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An Insight Into Cougar's Operations: Facility Tour Video

This year marked an important milestone for Cougar, embedding our refreshed brand and the beginning of a new chapter as one consolidated group. To capture this moment, we opened our doors for a behind the scenes look at our operations and the people who make them possible.

Following our initial strategic workshop with Ambrosia Industrial, a feature video was produced that highlights the scale of our business. Created to share an inside look at Cougar, the video introduces team members from across the organisation and demonstrates how our operations come together as one group.

The video tour showcases our facilities and provides insight into the scope of Cougar’s four divisions: manufacturing, hire, maintenance and drilling. Together these divisions reflect the capability and depth of an organisation that continues to grow, adapt and support the industries that rely on us every day.

Four Divisions, One Group

Cougar is structured around four key divisions that together provide complete solutions to industry:

Cougar Manufacturing

Cougar Manufacturing designs and produces OEM products built for performance and reliability. From specialised components to custom built solutions, this division represents the innovation and technical expertise at the core of the group. Explore our products.

Cougar Drilling

Cougar Maintenance delivers service, repairs and complete overhauls to keep equipment operating at peak performance. With experienced trades and around the clock support, this division helps clients extend asset life and minimise downtime. Explore Support Services

Cougar Hire

Cougar Hire provides a comprehensive fleet of equipment ready to meet the demands of mining and heavy industry projects. With a focus on reliability and flexibility, the hire fleet helps clients keep operations running smoothly. View Our Hire Solutions

Cougar Maintenance

Cougar Drilling delivers purpose-built drilling products and services for underground coal mining operations. Safety, efficiency and productivity remain the focus as this division continues to evolve with the industry. Discover Our Drilling Solutions

Strength in Scale

The operational tour and video feature are not just a look at Cougar today. They demonstrate how the group has evolved into a unified business with the scale, capability and experience to meet the demands of mining and heavy industry. With four specialised divisions working together under one brand, Cougar is equipped to deliver solutions that drive reliability, productivity and long-term value for our clients.

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A Rare Look Underground: Cougar Equipment in Action at Dendrobium Mine https://www.cougar.au/news-and-media/article-2/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 05:21:51 +0000 https://cougaraustg.wpenginepowered.com/?post_type=news-and-media&p=3013

A rare look underground: Cougar equipment in action at Dendrobium mine

Cougar Group was recently given the opportunity to showcase its equipment in operation at the advanced Dendrobium underground coal mine, thanks to the support of GM3. Filmed in partnership with Ambrosia Industrial, the footage offers a rare glimpse into the daily operations of methane gas drillers underground.

The feature highlights Cougar’s gas drainage drill rigs, which are owned and operated by Cougar personnel, as well as a Minecruiser personnel carrier and an underground grader—both designed and manufactured at Cougar’s Tomago, NSW facility.

The video captures the scale and capability of Cougar’s equipment, demonstrating how it supports critical gas drainage and underground infrastructure in some of Australia’s most demanding mining environments.

Watch the video below to see Cougar equipment and teams in action at one of GM3’s premier coal mines.

See our equipment and people in action underground. Watch the video to experience how Cougar supports critical mining operations with reliable, Australian-built machines.

GM3 and Cougar Group: A partnership built on trust and capability

The collaboration between GM3 and Cougar Group reflects a shared commitment to innovation and operational excellence in underground coal mining. By working closely together, Cougar has been able to supply equipment and services that align with GM3’s high standards for safety, efficiency, and performance. This partnership demonstrates Cougar’s ability to provide end-to-end support—delivering not just machines, but complete solutions that help mining operations succeed.

CDR007 back underground after full overhaul, supporting methane drainage for Dendrobium

Cougar’s CDR007 drill rig, fresh from a complete overhaul at our Tomago NSW facility, is now back underground supporting methane gas drainage at Dendrobium. The overhaul extended the rig’s service life and delivered performance upgrades, ensuring reliable operation in the demanding conditions of underground coal mining. This demonstrates our capability to keep customer-owned assets performing like new.

In action: Cougar's Minecruiser and grader supporting daily operations

Also featured in the video are Cougar’s Minecruiser personnel carrier and underground grader—both designed and manufactured in-house. The Minecruiser ensures safe, efficient personnel transport, while the grader maintains critical underground roadways to support smooth site logistics and protect fleet assets. Together, they highlight the role Cougar equipment plays in supporting productivity underground.

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