Summit Drilling Acquires Preferred Drilling Solutions, Expanding Environmental Services Across the Southeast and Gulf Coast
BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Summit Drilling, LLC (“Summit”), a leading provider of environmental and geotechnical services, today announced the acquisition of Preferred Drilling Solutions, Inc. (“PDS”), a premier environmental drilling and remediation contractor headquartered in Florida. This strategic acquisition significantly expands Summit’s operational footprint across the Southeastern United States and Gulf Coast, while enhancing its ability to deliver comprehensive site investigation and remediation solutions to environmental consultants, engineers, and project stakeholders.
Founded in 2001, PDS has earned a strong reputation for delivering high-quality environmental drilling and remediation services. With multiple locations across Florida and operations extending into Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and South Carolina, PDS brings deep regional expertise and a seasoned team with more than 200 years of combined industry experience.
“The addition of PDS to the Summit family represents a major step forward in our mission to be the best-in-class environmental services company on the East Coast,” said Ron Bucca, CEO of Summit Drilling. “PDS’s commitment to safety, quality, and customer service aligns seamlessly with our culture. Their expertise, particularly in sonic drilling and remediation, strengthens our ability to support customers on complex projects across an expanded geographic area.”
Expanding Capabilities and Capacity
The acquisition enhances Summit’s already robust services platform by adding both geographic density and technical depth. Together, Summit and PDS will deliver:
• Expanded Sonic Drilling Leadership – Increased access to advanced drilling technologies.
• Greater Project Capacity – Ability to deploy multiple crews and equipment sets simultaneously on large, complex projects without compromising responsiveness to other customers.
• Broader Regional Coverage – Strengthened presence from the Mid-Atlantic through the Southeast and Gulf Coast.
• Unified Safety Culture – Integration of two organizations with strong, aligned health and safety standards.
This acquisition builds on Summit’s continued growth through strategic integrations, including SAEDACCO, SET, and TPI Environmental, further reinforcing its position as a full-service environmental and geotechnical contractor.
A Strong Cultural Fit
Leadership from both organizations emphasized the cultural alignment as a defining factor in the transaction.
“Merging our company with Summit is an exciting opportunity for our ownership, employees, and customers,” said Dillon Bale, President of Preferred Drilling Solutions. “The synergy between our service offerings and company cultures made this feel like a natural fit. Together, we can expand our capabilities, support larger and more complex projects, and provide even greater value to our customers. The future is very bright.”
Summit’s leadership also highlighted the opportunity this creates for employees across both organizations. “This is about bringing together talented teams who share the same commitment to safety, performance, and delivering an exceptional customer experience,” added Bucca. “With increased scale, more equipment, and expanded locations, we’re creating new opportunities for our people while continuing to raise the bar for our industry.”
Positioning for Continued Growth
With over 200 employees and the largest fleet of Sonic and Probe rigs on the East Coast, Summit is uniquely positioned to meet increasing demand across the environmental sector. The combined organization offers a fully integrated platform spanning geophysics, drilling, and remediation, supporting projects from initial investigation through site closure.
