There have been continued advances made in the technology of all forms of tunnelling face machines, with an increasing emphasis on system ergonomics and improvements in efficiency through the use of electronics. The result is an increasing equipment sophistication and adaptability, together with an improved working environment that demands a new breed of tunneller who is more technically proficient and carries ever-greater responsibility for maintaining the performance capabilities of the new generations of tunnelling machines.

Sandvik Tamrock - drillrigs, rockbolters and cablebolters
NFM Technologies - large tunnelling machines
ROWA - special equipment designers and manufacturers
Zitron - ventilation fans for all situations
Akkerman Inc - small and medium diameter tunnelling equipment
Boart Longyear - drilling tools and equipment, contracting services
Atlas Copco Rock Drills AB - drillrigs and rockbolters
Weldgrip Ltd - machinery, tools and equipment for ground and strata control
Hunter Personnel - recruitment specialists
Black Diamond Cutters - hardrock and EPB disc cutters
Gjerstad - manufacturer of construction equipment
MS - separation equipment for slurry tunnelling projects
MSD Dresden - design and fabrication of transportation systems and solutions, TBM backup, start and run-out shaft systems, ancillary equipment and logistics
Skanska UK Civil Engineering - Tunnelling Division - Leading Tunnelling & Ground Engineering Contractor
Mining Equipment - sale and rent of rolling stock, mine hoists and ventilation fans
Normet Corporation - mobile equipment for tunnels and mines
Emcor – equipment for production, support, transport and environment
Herrenknecht – tunnelling systems
Ampcontrol - electric and electronic equipment and systems