The Canadian Diamond Drilling Association is proud to recognize Atelier Val-d’Or (AVD Drills) as our September Manufacturer Member of the Month. Celebrating 50 years of excellence in the industry, Atelier Val-d’Or continues to set the standard for quality, innovation, and commitment to the drilling sector. To mark this milestone, we connected with a member of their team to learn more about their services and their valued membership with the CDDA.
Can you tell us more about your company? 
Founded in 1975 and located in the heart of Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Québec, Atelier Val-d’Or has been a trusted partner to the drilling industry for five decades. Often imitated, never duplicated, the company specializes in the manufacturing, refurbishing, and maintenance of diamond drill rigs that are known to reach more than 3,500 meters depths. Recognized not only for their technical expertise but also for its human-centered approach and unwavering commitment to excellence, Atelier Val-d’Or continues to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions for the industry.
Under new ownership (David Gingras, Francois Beauchesne, Bruno Lequin, Francis St-Pierre) and new management since June 2024, ambitions for the next 50 years are oriented to even better serve its growing collaborative partnerships with a hands-on approach and continue to invest in the growth of its people.
What Products Do You Offer?
Atelier Val-d’Or offers custom-built diamond drill rigs to meet specific client needs and distributes industry leading accessories that performance is world renowned for surface and under ground operations, adapted to every type of terrains. Preventive maintenance, automation upgrades, repair services, refurbishing, repurposing and full technical support across the entire life cycle of the equipment to ensure performance, durability, value, and safety.
What are your Mission and Values?
Atelier Val-d’Or believes success starts with people. Their mission is to provide industry leaders with the most effective and reliable drilling solutions. Their culture is guided by the ETRES2 values:
- Excellence
- Teamwork
- Respect
- Equilibrium (Work-Life Balance)
- Satisfaction
- Solidarity
Employee Feature – The Strength of the Team
At Atelier Val-d’Or, our team is the heart of our success. Each employee contributes to our reputation through skill, commitment, and collaboration. Their dedication to quality, safety, and innovation is what drives us forward every day. It is thanks to their combined efforts and shared values that we can exceed our clients’ highest expectations.
What do you value about being a CDDA Member? 
Being a CDDA member connects us to a dynamic, professional network in the diamond drilling industry. We value the opportunities to:
- Stay up to date with innovations and best practices.
- Support safety and training standards.
- Contribute to the growth and strength of our industry.
We thank Atelier Val d’Or for their continued support of our Association and their commitment to promoting safety in the industry. Visit their website to learn more about their services: https://www.avddrills.com/en/
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