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10 Years Ago

10 years Ago –  May 2008
10 Years Ago

10 years Ago – May 2008

EPIC COMEBACK IN TEXAS HOLD ‘EM Lynn and Tony were seasoned participants, their previous experiences were largely at the side tables. However, they both enjoyed dominant chip positions to that of Wade’s cache. Fortunes changed for Tony as current chip leader on a brazen bluff that failed and cost him a chance for the second…

10 Years Ago – Stewart & Stevenson– Stimulated to continue century-Long Tradition of Excellence
10 Years Ago

10 Years Ago – Stewart & Stevenson– Stimulated to continue century-Long Tradition of Excellence

It was in early 2007 when Stewart & Stevenson LLC of Houston, Texas acquired Calgary-headquartered Crown Energy Technologies, Inc., a leading manufacturer of drill­ing, well servicing, workover rigs and stimulation equipment. “As a result of this acquisi­tion, Stewart & Stevenson will be the largest provider of well stimulation equipment in North America,” said Robert L….

10 Years Ago – PRECISION CHAMPIN’ AT DRILL BIT
10 Years Ago

10 Years Ago – PRECISION CHAMPIN’ AT DRILL BIT

SUNDAY, AUGUST 31, 2008 has been circled on calendars at Precision Drilling Trust for quite a long time. That’s the date when the non-compete agreement with Weatherford International Ltd. expires and Precision can pursue an international growth plan. It was about three years ago when Precision sold its considerable international business to Weatherford for $2.28billion…