The purpose of this 5-day course was to acquaint participants with the wide range of Baroid products and techniques that are used in Horizontal Directional Drilling, Micro Tunnelling Drilling or Vertical Drilling. Participants observed how drilling mud can contribute to a smooth drilling operation, whether drilling horizontally or vertically. The workshop curriculum included equal part lectures, demonstrations and hands-on laboratory exercises. Each topic was aimed at promoting a greater understanding of the correct use and application of drilling fluids for cutting removal borehole stabilization and lubrication. In conjunction with scheduled lecture and laboratory topics, additional discussions concerning field applications and specific problems were conducted. DSG reps who participated in this workshop have gained additional insight to assist customers in proper utilization and application of drilling fluids and slurries in the vertical drilling business.
The Timken Company has announced the opening of a new office in Accra. Founded in 1899, Timken designs, manufactures and sells high-quality bearings all over the world. The company delivers solutions for a wide range of industries. The new office provides technical support, training and inspection for regional customers. A team of trained engineers with extensive application knowledge supports a professional sales team. The Timken team will be supported by Drilling Supply Ghana, an authorized distributor serving the local market since 2012. Drilling Supply Ghana will stock a full range of Timken products from ball bearings to tapered, spherical and cylindrical roller bearings and portfolio of related products to serve regional customers.
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