By the OGJ Online Staff
HOUSTON, Mar. 30�Expro International Group PLC, London, Friday announced the acquisition of US-based Production Wireline Services Inc. and its sister companies, Production Wireline Services of Texas Inc. and Production Wireline Services Marine Inc.
Production Wireline Services is an independent supplier of slickline services to the Gulf of Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana markets with operational bases in Jennings, La.; Mission, Tex.; and Hebronnville, Tex. The firm employs 60 people.
The acquisition gives the Expro Group entry into the gas-driven North American markets, confirming its position as one of largest global independent supplier of slickline and associated services.
With Production Wireline Services, Expro will offer a range of cased-hole services that can be deployed in the well by slickline.