Phil establishes TA Drilling, drawing on his tunnelling background and beginning the original American Augers distribution relationship.
We are TA Drilling
Built on trenchless experience since 2000.
TA Drilling supplies specialist machinery, tooling, fluids and practical technical support to contractors across the UK and Ireland.
We are TA Drilling
Specialist supply backed by real application knowledge.
Founded by Phil in 2000, TA Drilling began as the UK distributor for American Augers. More than two decades later, the business combines established manufacturer partnerships with a team that understands how trenchless equipment, tooling and consumables perform on the job.
Our story
Relationships built for the long term.
TA has grown by selecting strong products, supporting them properly and staying close to the people who use them.
Tooling and consumables expand through relationships including Melfred Borzall, CEBO/Baroid and Hunting.
A Derbyshire service and training centre and regional presence in Ireland, Northamptonshire and Northumberland extend support coverage.
TA represents a focused range of specialist manufacturers, including SiteTec, while continuing hands-on product and application support.
What we do
Three parts of one complete service.
From a complete machine to a replacement component, our job is to help customers choose correctly and keep projects moving.
Equipment
Focused machinery routes for directional drilling, pipeline, utility and specialist trenchless applications.
Tooling & Consumables
Drilling tools, components, fluids and consumables selected around rig compatibility and ground conditions.
Knowledge & Support
Product identification, application guidance, training and service support from people who know the equipment.
Regional presence
Local support with national reach.
Our main base is in St Leonards, supported by established regional coverage.
St Leonards
Sidney Little Road, East Sussex, TN38 9PU.
Ireland
Closer support for customers and projects across Ireland.
Northamptonshire
Support presence for central and southern project requirements.
Northumberland
Support presence serving northern contractors and projects.
Part of our history
TORO Siteworks
As TA Drilling developed, the business also became associated with TORO Siteworks products, including the Dingo compact utility loader range and attachments. That chapter reflects the same practical approach that still defines TA: focused equipment, strong product knowledge and dependable customer support.
Trusted manufacturers
Partnerships that strengthen our offer.
Long-standing supplier relationships give customers access to genuine products, technical information and dependable aftersales support.
Meet the team
Experience you can speak to.
The people behind TA combine industry experience, mechanical understanding, sales support and clear communication.
Phil
Managing Director
Founded TA Drilling in 2000. Phil brings a tunnelling background and comes from a family of engineers.
Tom
Product Specialist
Around TA since his early teens, Tom has extensive knowledge of the industry, products and applications.
Chris
Sales Support
Chris joined TA in 2025, bringing sales experience alongside a practical mechanical background.
Jack
Internal Sales &
Communications Officer
Jack supports internal sales, communications, marketing and digital work while developing his technical product knowledge.
Why TA Drilling
Support shaped around the job.
Focused product choice
A selected range from specialist manufacturers, matched to real applications.
Technical understanding
Help with compatibility, ground conditions, parts and product identification.
Long-term support
Established relationships and responsive service before, during and after supply.
Put our experience to work.
Tell us what you are planning and we will help you find the right solution.