Established with two underground personnel carriers by Craig Barnett in 1999. Cougar Mining Equipment has grown to include 70+ machine assets & approx. 200 personnel. CME entered the manufacturing sector in 2018 with the acquisition of intellectual property and has expanded its presence to three Australian branch locations in close proximity to customers. Chad Dillinger started with Cougar in 2007 and now heads the board of directors as the Group Managing Director alongside Managing Director Jonathan Priddle.