DIGGA: A GLOBAL NAME FOR QUALITY

Founded in 1981 by Stewart Wright, Digga started as a small operation in a Brisbane trailer park, supplying earthmoving wear parts to local operators. Operating out of a phone booth, Wright’s vision and determination propelled the company from humble beginnings to a global leader in drilling and piling attachments. The demand for maintaining and supplying drilling augers led to rapid growth, and by 1982, Digga had built its first small factory.

 

By the late 1980s, Digga’s expansion strategy took off with the opening of manufacturing and distribution facilities in Sydney (1989) and Melbourne (1992). This allowed the company to better support its growing customer base across Australia. But Digga’s ambitions didn’t stop there. In 1996, the company entered the North American market, initially supplying gearboxes to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in Canada and the U.S. For over a decade, many North American operators used Digga products without realizing it, as these gearboxes were sold under different brand names.

 

This changed in 2013, when Digga established its own manufacturing facility in Dyersville, Iowa, signalling a deeper commitment to its North American customers. “We determined that manufacturing in the U.S. and being able to react quickly to our customers would be key to our success,” said Beau Ellingson, Digga’s Sales Manager. While introducing a new brand to a competitive market was challenging, Digga’s reputation for quality and performance gradually won over customers. The company expanded its dealer network and product offerings, becoming a trusted name in the industry.

 

Today, Digga is a family-owned business that manufactures screw piling drives for every torque interval up to 360,000 foot-pounds, catering to everything from mini machines to 80-tonne excavators. Digga offers complete turnkey solutions, including machine mounting, boom extensions, torque monitoring equipment, drive tools, and alignment aids. One of Digga’s key differentiators is its focus on in-house manufacturing. The company produces over 80% of its components internally, from cutting gears from solid steel to assembling final products. This full control over the production process ensures that Digga consistently delivers high-quality attachments that meet rigorous industry standards.

 

With more than 40 years in the industry, Digga continues to grow its sales in the small to mid-size anchor drive range, providing cutting-edge drilling drives across North America.

 

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