2026 New Year Address: Building Reliability in a Changing Global Drilling Market
As we welcome 2026, we reflect on a year that tested the resilience of the global drilling industry—and strengthened our belief in long‑term commitment.
According to multiple international market reports, global drilling services and equipment demand continued to grow in 2025, but at a slower and more selective pace. Oil and gas exploration budgets shifted regionally. Mining projects were carefully reviewed. Geothermal and water well drilling gained steady momentum as the energy transition accelerated.
In this complex environment, 2025 became a defining year for our company.
2025 Performance Overview
Despite raw material cost fluctuations and international logistics challenges, we achieved:
These numbers do not represent perfection. They represent discipline.
Production Team: Precision Under Pressure
In early 2025, tungsten carbide and PDC cutter material prices rose sharply, increasing cost pressure across the drilling tools industry.
Rather than reducing material standards, we made a deliberate decision: no compromise on cutter quality. No compromise on heat treatment standards.
⚙️ Case in point During Q3, an urgent geothermal drilling project required delivery of customized four‑wing PDC bits within 12 days—shorter than our normal 18‑day cycle.
Instead of rejecting the request, our production team reorganized scheduling, optimized CNC allocation, and implemented parallel quality inspection. The shipment left our factory on Day 11.
Two months later, the customer confirmed stable performance in mixed formations with over 900 meters drilled per bit—meeting project expectations.
That feedback matters more than any advertisement.
Sales Department: Trust Built Through Technical Understanding
In 2025, competition intensified across Asia, the Middle East, and parts of Africa. Price comparison became aggressive.
Our sales strategy did not focus on being the cheapest. It focused on understanding:
- Formation hardness (F value classification)
- Drilling parameters
- Required penetration rate
- Expected service life per meter
Our technical‑sales coordination improved significantly. Average quotation response time was reduced to under 24 hours. After‑sales technical feedback time reduced by 35% compared to 2024.
Because in drilling projects, delays cost far more than price differences.
R&D Department: Engineering for Real Formations
The drilling market in 2025 clearly showed three technical demands:
- Higher wear resistance in abrasive formations
- Better vibration control in mixed layers
- Longer service life per bit to reduce total drilling cost
In response, our R&D team:
- Optimized blade profile simulation for better load distribution
- Improved hydraulic nozzle positioning to enhance debris removal
- Enhanced anti‑vibration structural balancing
- Upgraded matrix material density control
These improvements were not cosmetic upgrades. They were field‑tested adjustments based on real project data.
We understand one simple fact: A drill bit is not evaluated in the factory—it is evaluated underground.
Industry Challenges We Faced Together
The drilling industry remains cyclical. Oil price fluctuations affect exploration budgets. Mining investments are closely tied to global commodity prices. Infrastructure projects depend heavily on public financing.
At the same time, the global push for renewable energy is reshaping demand patterns. Geothermal drilling is increasing. Water resource management is becoming strategic in many developing regions.
We recognize that the future of drilling is not just deeper—it is smarter and more efficient.
Looking Ahead to 2026
In 2026, we will focus on:
- Improving manufacturing automation
- Increasing cutter bonding stability
- Enhancing customized bit design capability
- Expanding technical documentation and testing transparency
- Strengthening long‑term partnerships instead of transactional sales
We do not claim to be the largest manufacturer in the drilling tools market. But we are committed to being consistent.
Behind every shipment is a production record. Behind every batch is a material traceability system. Behind every design is field feedback.
Reliability is not a slogan. It is a system built over time.
A Message to Our Partners
To our employees: thank you for your discipline and professionalism.
To our customers: thank you for your trust in demanding drilling environments.
To our partners: thank you for building sustainable cooperation.
2026 will continue to present uncertainties. But one thing remains certain: We will keep drilling forward — responsibly.
🎉 Happy New Year
References & internal data: Chenghui Drilling Tools 2025 operational report, customer project feedback, and internal quality audits.
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