Pub. 7 2017 Issue 2

19 MINING FOCUS The next two areas the Cate team focused on were routine ‘Continuous Improvement’ meetings, and a training program. “Both areas focus on optimizing the mine’s overall drilling program” said Willeford. “We can help ensure the best drilling method and bit is selected, the best maintenance program is in place with parts to back it up, and focus on continual training to ensure operations and maintenance are able to keep the rig in top performance.” Availability rates for the rigs incrementally rose over the next three months, leveling off around 93 percent. Willeford said, “Cate Drilling Solutions appreciates the confidence our customers place in our products and people, our long history of working in the Western U.S. drilling industry, and our close working relationship with Atlas Copco, makers of the industry’s finest drill rigs and tooling. That partnership allows us to bridge the gap between the manufacturer and our customers, which is part of everything we are from our fleet to our flexible financing solutions.” An Invitation Matt Willeford feels privileged to discuss the challenges and changes in the Utah market as well as how the team has adapted. Matt wants to welcome any customer to come to Salt Lake City, tour the facility, sit down with the team, and discuss their expectations. The best day in our business is one when a customer walks through the door, sits down and gives us his opinions. Today everyone is busy, and for a client to take time out of their day is such an honor. X Cate Drilling Solution’s has grown to fourteen field technicians with five being based in Utah. Seven technicians now man the Salt Lake City rebuild workshop and reman workshop. The Service team has doubled in the last 12 months. The growth is a response to the changes Cate Drilling Solutions made to meet expectations.