FRD | Furukawa Rock Drill USA, Inc.
Machinery ManufacturingOhio, United States11-50 Employees
FRD USA operates as the United States subsidiary of Furukawa Rock Drill, with its parent company in Tokyo. The U.S. entity is based in Kent, Ohio, and maintains a branch in Spartanburg, South Carolina, forming a small to mid-sized presence in the machinery manufacturing sector. It markets, sells, and supports blasthole drills, hydraulic breakers, and related attachments, with distributors receiving ongoing product training to aid sales and service. The arrangement relies on a regional network to provide local support through its Kent headquarters and Spartanburg branch. FRD USA serves customers who rely on drilling and breaking equipment, supported by a network of trained distributors and a focus on after-sales support. In February 2025, the company launched the Fx800 Qtv hydraulic breaker, a 12,000 ft-lb class model intended to enhance breaking performance and reduce energy loss, succeeding the Fx770.