Group Companies
Since October 2001, United Wire has been part of an International group of companies with the ultimate parent company being Smith International, Inc based in Houston, Texas, USA.
The following indicates the key relationships and provides links to the relevant web sites should you wish to explore any of those further (click on relevant logo).
Smith International Inc. is a leading worldwide supplier of products and services to the oil and gas exploration and production industry, the petrochemical industry and other industrial markets. It holds a 60% shareholding in M-I LLC. |
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M-I SWACO's operations are conducted in 50 countries around the world, and include the supply of drilling fluids, drill-in fluids and completion and workover fluids and additives as well as field engineering and technical support. M-I SWACO is also a significant worldwide producer of barite and bentonite, which is marketed both to the oilfield industry as well as to industrial markets. It is the industry leader in solids control, pressure control, rig instrumentation, and treatment services. Its technologies are critical to the effective management of fluids at the wellsite - not only ensuring the performance of the fluid but also minimizing the volumes required, hence, reducing the overall cost of using and disposing of the fluids once drilling operations have ceased. |
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Sweco is the world leader in particle-separation and size reduction solutions. It has over 100 service offices surrounding the globe. With this type of global commitment, you can be assured that Sweco will provide you with the best service in the industry . . . no matter where you are located. |
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Southwestern Wirecloth, established in 1972, is a manufacturer of oilfield filtration consumables. |
