Founded in Italy's Marche region, HPM has stuck with the values and traditions set out by Giuseppe and Giacomo Cartechini, the father and son team that established the company in 2012: artisan tradition combined with technological innovation must be the company's raison d'être.

But while the philosophy remains, it's now more than just a father and son's vision; its a dedicated team of engineers,  technicians and a motivated local workforce,  all driving the company forward into the internationally focused entity it is today.

The beating heart of HPM's production is its specialisation: versatile solutions for confined spaces — cutting-edge machines capable of converting with extreme ease into long-mast drilling rigs. Every machine is designed to tackle the most demanding operating conditions.

These are not simply working tools, but true performance guarantees. Precision engineering, combined with the rigorous use of the highest-quality Italian components, ensures that every unit is built to stand the test of time, maintaining excellence-level reliability standards.

HPM develops sustainability-oriented solutions: reduced environmental impact, maximum energy efficiency, and total safety in construction site operations. It integrates its drilling rigs on Caterpillar bases, for instance, carefully selecting the ideal model based on soil geology and drilling specifications.

Pillar of reliability

Ultimately, choosing HPM means entrusting your project to an engineering approach that bends to the needs of the project, but never to the wear of time. The configuration flexibility, the robustness of materials, and the use of next-generation safety protocols make every HPM drilling rig a pillar of reliability — ready to challenge any terrain and guarantee outstanding performance in every corner of the world.

Our philosophy is that our commitment to the customer does not end with the delivery of the machinery;  it is in the after-sales phase that the bond with the customer is strengthened. Fully aware that in the drilling sector time is the most precious resource, the company has structured a dynamic and global support service.

A deep knowledge of the market and the ability to anticipate its needs allow HPM to position itself not merely as a supplier, but as a true strategic partner. Our ultimate goal is full customer satisfaction, guaranteed through the product durability and the assurance of uninterrupted operational continuity.

HPM establishes its global presence by tailoring its technology to diverse environments. In Japan, the focus is on maximum precision and advanced systems for the delicate extraction of concrete piles.

Meanwhile, in Australia, the brand tackles extreme climatic and logistical challenges with the heavy-duty power of the HPM 200 for deep drilling and the agility of the HPM 90. This flexibility highlights HPM's ability to seamlessly integrate with world-class industrial cultures.

Enter sheet piling

For contractors tracking today's infrastructure pipeline, the timing of HPM's expansion into the sheet piling sector is difficult to ignore.

Large-scale and complex projects routinely require sheet piling — for deep excavation support, cofferdams, riverbank and waterfront retention, and temporary shoring in dense urban environments.

For HPM, entering this space is not a pivot. It is an evolution. Take the HPM SP16, built to answer to a question that has long frustrated sheet piling contractors: why settle for a converted excavator when a dedicated machine is available?

Purpose-engineered from the ground up on the proven CAT 340 platform, the HPM SP16 is a sheet pile and pipe driving machine with every system optimised specifically for the demands of sheet pile installation.

In a sector where efficiency and accuracy are directly linked to productivity and profitability, that distinction carries real weight on the jobsite.

The headline feature is a fully automatic verticality system, an integrated solution that ensures every pile is driven to perfect alignment without relying on operator skill alone.

On complex urban sites where pile tolerances are tight, ground conditions are variable, and the cost of a misaligned pile can ripple through an entire project schedule, this level of automated precision represents a genuine operational advantage. It also reduces operator fatigue and simplifies training.

The machine's performance specifications are well suited to the scale of work encountered on major infrastructure projects worldwide. An under-hook height of 18m (59 feet) allows the HPM SP16 to handle sheet piles up to 16m (52.5 feet) in length — the kind of depth required for deep excavation support in urban transit construction, waterfront development, and flood control infrastructure.

The expandable CAT undercarriage provides hydraulic width adjustment, giving the machine a broad, stable footprint for heavy-duty driving cycles while collapsing to transport width for moves between locations — a practical advantage on congested city sites where non-productive time is costly.

Like all HPM equipment, the HPM SP16 is built exclusively with CAT components, ensuring access to a globally recognized service network, predictable parts availability, and a drivetrain and hydraulic architecture that support teams around the world are already familiar with. 

For the most demanding jobsites, two options extend the machine's capability further. An integrated lifting counterweight system enhances stability during heavy picks, while an optional remote control system allows operators to manage the machine from a safe distance — a feature with clear relevance on restricted urban sites, near active rail corridors, or in any scenario where keeping the operator out of the immediate work zone is a priority.