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About BARKOM

Trusted drilling innovation since 1987 — quality, speed and an R&D-driven approach.

Corporate

Barkom Grup

Founded in 1987 in Ankara, BARKOM is a leading manufacturer of drilling rigs and equipment for mineral exploration and geotechnical investigations. Focused exclusively on drilling for more than 35 years, BARKOM has become a global reference point in both underground and surface drilling solutions. From its Ankara headquarters and 5,600 m² production facility — plus 2,300 m² of warehouse space and an Istanbul office — BARKOM delivers uninterrupted service. State-of-the-art CNC machines and induction heat-treatment platforms enable OEM parts manufacturing and fully customised machine designs.

Mission

To manufacture products at the highest quality standards using raw materials sourced exclusively from the world's most reliable suppliers, ensuring maximum efficiency and reliability for our customers.

Vision

To be recognized as the most trusted brand in the industry through innovative engineering and accessible after-sales service, while leading technological advancement as a pioneering R&D center.

1987
Founded
35+ years
Experience
80%
Turkish drilling market share
80+ countries, 5 continents
Export reach
5,600 m²
Production facility
8,200 m² total storage
Warehouse / storage
On-site within 48 hours
Service response
24/7 live technical support
Support

Milestones & firsts

Today BARKOM commands 80% of the Turkish drilling market and exports to 80+ countries across five continents.

  1. 1987
    BARKOM established in Ankara
  2. 2000
    Equipment production begins
  3. 2004
    ISO 14001
  4. 2007
    ISO 45001
  5. 2008
    ISO 9001
  6. 2012
    Move to current factory
  7. 2014
    First heat-treated Wireline rods produced in Türkiye
  8. 2015
    Istanbul office opened; BullDrill® brand established for drilling-rig production; first BDU400 export
  9. 2017
    Türkiye's first and only 100% ATEX-certified ex-proof drilling machines
  10. 2018
    Approved as Türkiye's first drilling R&D Center by the Ministry of Industry and Technology
  11. 2021
    2nd warehouse opened in Ankara
  12. 2025
    New production-facility investment

Trust & Compliance

Independently verified reliability

BARKOM R&D Center — approved 2018 by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Industry and Technology.

ISO 9001:2015 ISO 14001:2015 ISO 45001:2018 ISO 10002:2018 100% ATEX Certified (ex-proof machines)

Global brands represented by BARKOM

AMC
MONARK
DEVICO & REFLEX (IMDEX)
JET-LUBE
DIAMANTINA CHRISTENSEN
GEOSIGHT CMS
TUNNEL RADIO
WEIR-JONES GROUP

BARKOM is the Turkish distributor of the world's most prestigious international mining and drilling brands.

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