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Drilling Fluid Additives That Perform in Every Formation

Trusted by top contractors for horizontal directional drilling, utility installation, and pipeline bores.

DrilRite manufactures and supplies the industry’s most effective, 100% concentrated drilling fluid additives—proven on the toughest bores across North America.

DrilRite provides complete solutions for your HDD mud program—From high-yield bentonite to advanced polymer blends, clay inhibitors, fluid loss control additives, lubricants, and foaming surfactants designed specifically for horizontal directional drilling.

SureFlow helps set a World Record

Our proprietary flagship product just helped power one of the longest and most demanding directional drilling projects ever completed.

SureFlow played a critical role in the recent world-record HDD crossing led by Huxted Trenchless—a project that pushed the limits of fluid engineering, logistics, and borehole stability. Learn how the right drilling fluid made the difference in this milestone achievement. Listen to the full story on our One Foot at a Time podcast, featuring senior project engineer Greg Horn.

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How Georgia Underground Superstore and DrilRite Helped Solve a Sticky Clay Situation on an HDD Project in Virginia

Drilling through clay can stop a horizontal directional drilling (HDD) crew in their tracks—but not when you’ve got the right team and the right drilling fluid additives.

Robert Myers Talks Hardrock Infrastructure, HDDA, and the Future of Horizontal Directional Drilling.

The third episode of the One Foot at a Time podcast features Robert Myers, President of the Horizontal Directional Drilling Association (HDDA) and CEO of Hardrock Infrastructure, he tells his story from his early days as a laborer, to his current role as a leader in the HDD Industry.

Episode 2 of the One Foot at a Time Podcast: Behind the World Record with Greg Horn of Huxted Trenchless

In the second episode of One Foot at a Time, we sit down with Greg Horn, Senior Engineer at Huxted Trenchless, to talk through one of the most ambitious HDD projects in recent memory — the world record JRX project.

Drilling Under I-40 in Flagstaff. SureFlow Project Profile - Ditch Witch West & Core Media Solutions

Core Media Solutions took on solid rock under the I-40/I-17 interchange in Flagstaff with a brand new Ditch Witch AT32 and SureFlow in the mixing tank.

Breaking Ground Beneath the James: Garney and Huxted’s Historic River Crossing

A behind-the-scenes look at one of the most impressive horizontal directional drilling (HDD) achievements in recent memory and a world record project.

Introducing the One Foot at a Time Podcast: Real Stories from the World of HDD

Presented by DrilRite Chem, each episode features real conversations with the contractors, drillers, engineers, and field hands who built their careers — and their companies — one foot at a time.

SureFlow Finalist for the 2025 Abbott Award

DrilRite Chem LLC is proud to announce that our industry-leading drilling fluid additives have earned us a spot as a finalist for the 2025 Abbott Innovative Product & Services Award.

Mixing HDD Mud for Challenging Clay Formations.

Drilling through clay formations can feel like navigating a minefield. In this article, Certified Drilling Fluid Engineer Ken Sechrist explains his strategy for dealing with challenging clay formations.

Online Intro to Fluid Additives Course Now Available!

Ready to strengthen your skills and stay ahead of the curve? Sign up today to gain access to engaging lessons, expert guidance, and practical tips that you can immediately apply on the job.

Five Reasons to Switch to SureFlow

When it comes to maximizing efficiency and minimizing downtime in horizontal directional drilling (HDD) SureFlow stands out, helping you keep your operation productive and profitable.

SureFlow solves sand problems for South Florida HDD Contractors.

We caught up with Coastal Drilling Supply owner Kurtis Fulkman to talk about setting up shop in Florida, his journey in the HDD industry, and his secret weapon to maximize productivity in Florida's sandy conditions. Spoiler alert...It's SureFlow.

Discover the DrilRite Difference

We don’t just make high performance fluid additives for horizontal directional drilling: we also provide the world class support your team needs to succeed.

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The DrilRite crew spent the spring and summer of 2024 traveling the US & Canada to promote the largest giveaway in HDD History. We drove over 15,000 miles, visited 80+ DrilRite dealers, and had a few bumps along the way. In the end we handed one lucky winner the keys to a brand new Polaris RZR. Watch the video to see their reaction, and stay tuned theres no telling what we’ll do next.

The Summer of Mud

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New Online Intro to Drilling Fluid Additives Course now available.

Intro to Fluid Additives for Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)

Welcome to DrilRite Chemical’s Intro to Fluid Additives for Horizontal Directional Drilling Course. In this one-hour course, we will explore the fundamental principles and applications of fluid additives in the HDD process.

✓ Lifetime access to the online course and course materials.

✓ Certificate of completion mailed upon completion of test.

✓ Free DrilRite hardhat stickers & handbook.