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ABOUT US
The Technological world evolves rapidly and sometimes with great scientific and economic impact. For many companies, investing in that technology can become a budgetary burden when faced with the reality of rapid obsolescence. In many cases, the solution lies in equipment rental.
Exploration Instruments is dedicated to providing geophysical equipment on a rental basis for many applications. EXI maintains approximately 300 units representing over 100 different kinds of systems and many manufacturers. A staff of 7 oversees the continual cycle of equipment flow: from order to shipment to testing.
We know that it is YOU, our great customers, who have enabled us to enjoy the success we've had.
We never forget that our job is to provide you with quality equipment, on time and wherever you need it, so that you can perform your job as efficiently and economically as possible.
The company is active in many industries and maintains affiliation with a number of professional organizations: The Environmental and Engineering Geophysical Society (EEGS), The Association of Engineering Geologists (AEG), The Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG), The American Geophysical Union (AGU)and the American Concrete Institute (ACI).
We aren't perfect. But for over 12 years and 10,000 rentals, we're still trying to be - every day.
LOCATION
Situated in the scenic hill country of Central Texas, Austin is a dynamic city with an economy based upon high-tech development (Dell, AMD, Motorola, Samsung) government (the Capital), academia (University of Texas)and, of course, music. We are fortunate to live, work and play in location that provides so much energy for our lifestyles.
HISTORY
Twenty years ago, John Fett and his wife Rheo started a geophysical instrument rental business in their house in Hemet, California. Beginning with gravity meters and later expanding into a larger range of geophysical equipment, J. D. Fett Instruments moved to Austin, Texas and grew into the best-known rental company in North America for providing quality instrumentation to the environmental, engineering, and mining industries. In the spring of 1998, John and Rheo decided to retire and sold the assets to a new company: Exploration Instruments.
OUR GOALS
Since our inception in 1998 (and as J.D. Fett Instruments for the 20 years prior to that) our goal has been to provide customers with the best equipment - wherever and whenever they need it. And we'll strive to meet that goal with each and every order you place with us.
Dennis M. Mills, President of Exploration Instruments, has been involved in many aspects of geophysical exploration for the past 30 years; ranging from contract geophysics to software development. His broad background of field-work and interpretation gives him a unique perspective on the needs of EXI clients:
" I know what it's like to be in the field and dependent on equipment provided by someone else", says Dennis. "We want our customers to have complete confidence in our ability to support their projects."
Let's face it - we want you to be successful and profitable in your business so that we can be the same in ours. We'd like to be considered as more than your equipment supplier ... we want to be your partner in technology.
Dennis M. Mills, P.G.
Biography:
Beginning with geothermal exploration work in the mid- 70’s, Dennis has been working in geophysical positions from crew chief to management for almost 30 years. As a Partner in Electrodyne Surveys (Reno) in the late 70’s, Field Operations/Data Processing Manager for Phoenix Geophysics (Denver) in the early 80’s, VP Marketing for Phoenix Geophysics (Denver/Toronto) in the mid-80’s, and VP Administration/Field Ops at Phoenix Geoscience (Denver), he has participated in and directed operations for geophysical surveys all over the world.
Moving to Austin, Texas in 1990 as Vice President Marketing at Geotools, Inc., Dennis turned his attentions to software and for the next 8 years concentrated on EM workstation software. For the past 10 years, Dennis has been at the helm of Exploration Instruments of Austin, Texas, a geophysical equipment rental company, where he is a Founder, Partner and the President/CEO.
At EXI, Dennis oversees the provision of Seismic, Electromagnetic, Gravity, Resistivity, Magnetic, Ground Penetrating Radar, Borehole Imaging, Radiometric, Hydrologic, and other equipment to an international client-base. He is a member of the EEGS, AEG and 20 year member of the SEG. He is a registered Professional Geoscientist in the State of Texas, past Vice-President of the Environmental and Engineering Geophysical Society (EEGS)and serves on the Board of Directors of the EEGS Foundation.
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