About Us

Innovation In Action

At Archibald Drilling & Blasting, we take pride in our ability to help our customers assess challenging situations, and solve the solve the problems they pose. This meanings being adaptable, innovative and quick to react. It means being able to select the appropriate equipment, and having the resources to mobilize skilled people immediately. It’s no understatement to say that we welcome the toughest challenges, our customers can bring us. We learn from each other continually. The pleasure in being able to solve problems is what keeps us on our toes, and that’s good for our customers, for the company and for the growth of the industry!

The Right Tool For Every Job

We invest extensively in top-quality equipment and technology, that allows us both to undertake routine jobs and resolve unusual problems effectively. We stock a full range of equipment for all the projects we undertake. If a specific site poses a new challenge, we also have the design and fabrication expertise on-staff to create specialized tools. In fact, we frequently design modifications to adapt existing tools for better results. Our drilling and blasting equipment can be mobilized rapidly for operations anywhere in Eastern Canada. Fully trailerized, self-contained units allow the operator complete independence to operate in remote areas, when needed.

Pioneers In Blasting Technology

In addition to our in-house blasting expertise, Archibald Drilling & Blasting maintains excellent working relationships with Eastern Canadian suppliers of explosives. These relationships ensure that we have access to some of the world’s best explosives experts, if an unusual situation arises. Over the years, we have pioneered the use of new explosive products and new technologies, including computer blast design and blast modeling, to help develop material resources for Atlantic Canada. Our Electronic Blasting Machines combined with Laser Face Profiling and down-the-hole burden checker allows us to give our customers the best experience possible.

In-House Maintenance For Assurance

Knowing and choosing the right equipment for each job, is part of the secret to long equipment life. But Atlantic Canada’s tough terrain can take a toll on any machinery. We operate our own in-house maintenance shop with skilled mechanics, to ensure our equipment is always ready for service, and damaged items can be repaired with the minimum downtime. Our employees can always feel confident in the machinery they operate, which adds to the pride they take to the job.

Expert Suppliers To The Industry

Over the years, we have made a point of researching and learning about drilling materials, as a way to improve our company’s performance. We’ve seen first-hand the difference good equipment can make to a job, and how important it is to use the appropriate tool for each application. Archibald drilling & Blasting makes this expertise available to the region’s mines and contractors, in our capacity as a distributor for SECOROC drilling tools. SECOROC of Sweden is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of drilling tools. We have also worked with the company on several occasions, to develop specialized tools to meet the geological challenges of various parts of the Atlantic Provinces.

Employees – In A League Of Their Own

The best machinery in the world is useless without skill at the controls. Our employees are the people who physically deliver the services, our customers cannot supply for themselves, and we believe they are exceptional. At Archibald Drilling & Blasting, there is very little staff turnover, which means we have abundant expertise to deploy whenever and wherever it is needed. We always have several Class 1 blasters (Nova Scotia and New Brunswick certified) and experienced drillers on staff. From the president down, our people are ready and willing to respond. We can be on the way within hours, if the situation is urgent. Our operators are frequently called upon to assume full responsibility in the field. Their self-sufficiency, and commitment to the goals, they set for themselves is inspiring. By supporting our employees with training and encouragement, we help them to develop their expertise to whatever level they aspire.

In Partnership With Our Customers

At Archibald Drilling & Blasting, we strive to be a company that keeps it’s promises, and delivers top-quality service and excellent value, every time! We measure our success by the respect of our customers, and the importance, they place on calling upon us as project partners. By exceeding their expectations and challenging ourselves all the time, we will continue to earn our reputation as Atlantic Canada’s drilling and blasting experts.

Caring For Places

Drilling and blasting is a challenging business to keep clean. We work hard to be an environmentally friendly neighbour, by taking the best care possible of the land, we work on, and the people and property around us. This includes making sure the communities, in which we work, are fully aware of the project ahead of time. For everyone’s protection, we always conduct a thorough pre-blast survey.

In the 1980’s, Roderick Dean played a key role, as a volunteer, helping to develop Nova Scotia’s current blasting regulations. Environmental protection is a given on every job. We make it a point to research the local environmental issues, in each area, and adhere to the local by-laws and special restrictions. We use state-of-the-art vacuum and mist dust controls and silencing packages on all equipment. Seismic monitors check the ground and air vibrations on every blast.

… And People

Safety is also a high priority, Blanket Liability coverage, by our long-time insurance company, reflects our company’s excellent claim history. It also indicates the importance, we place on our safety record. We try to be advocates and leaders in the proper presentation of our industry, by setting a good example, particularly when it comes to safety issues. This includes always using the proper signs, maintaining strict inventory control of explosives, and on-site storage. Our company is certified by the Nova Scotia Construction Safety Association, and we maintain a regular training program for our staff in WHMIS, dangerous goods handling and transportation, and St. John’s Ambulance first aid. We also assist our employees in preparing for blasting certification in the various jurisdictions.