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Frank’s International Direct features the capabilitiesand services of Frank’s International, Inc.’scompanies while emphasizing its uncompromisingcommitment to safety and excellence. Directed todomestic and international drilling contractors,integrated service companies, and oil-companydrilling departments, this magazine seeks todistinguish Frank’s International throughout theworldwide energy service industry.

Frank’s Casing Crew and Rental Tools, Inc. andFrank’s International, Inc. both find their rootsin the entrepreneurial spirit and dedication ofMr. Frank Mosing. While each is a separate andindependent company, the two organizationscooperate (formally and informally) to meet thechallenges of a worldwide oil industry.

Frank’s International Direct is published by Oser-Bentley Custom Publishers, LLC, a division of Oser Communications Group, Inc., 1877 N. Kolb Road, Tucson, AZ 85715. Phone(972) 687-9035 or (520) 721-1300, fax (520) 721-6300, www.oser.com. Oser-Bentley Custom Publishers, LLC specializes in creating and publishing custom magazines. Inquiries:Tina Bentley, tina@oser-bentley.com. Editorial comments: Karrie Welborn, karrie_w@oser.com. Please call or fax for a new subscription, change of address, or single copy.This publication may not be reproduced in part or in whole without the express written permission of Oser-Bentley Custom Publishers, LLC. To advertise in an upcoming issueof this publication, please contact us at (972) 687-9035 or (520) 721-1300 or visit us on the Web at www.oser-bentley.com. October 2009

FI Direct CoordinatorAmanda Warner

amandaw@franksintl.com

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERSFrank’s International, Inc.10260 Westheimer, Ste. 700

Houston, TX 77042Phone: (281) 966-7300

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On the cover: Franks International introduces Casing Running Tool technology

Volume 4 • Issue 14

Welcome to Frank’s International Direct

As a tumultuous 2009 comes to an end, Ibelieve a renewed focus and excitement aretaking hold as Frank’s International looks to

the future. We’ve been fortunate enough to havecontinued success which can be attributed to our loyalcustomers and dedicated employees around the world.In the midst of the current economic struggle, Frank’sInternational has been able to excel in some areaswhere improvement has been imperative. As you areaware, Frank’s Worldwide® is constantly strivingtoward modernization in the industry through both

in-house engineering as well as the acquisition of companies that possess new technologiesand increase safety. In this issue, we will explore Frank’s® latest drilling and completiontechnology, rig mechanization, and further safety enhancements. We’ve also recognizedsome of our team members and their lives outside the Frank’s family.

Frank’s International has continued its pursuit of new and innovative drillingtechnologies. With the acquisition of Pilot Drilling Control (PDC), Lowestoft, England,we remain on the leading edge. PDC is essential to the drilling services industry and hasprovided drilling technology to major drilling and service companies around the world.

Further, we will take an in-depth look at our top drive casing running tool (CRT)technology. The introduction of Frank’s CRT Evolution® series currently consists of threedifferent tool modifications. In this competitive market, Frank’s has been able to identifyour customers’ specific needs of the tool development.

In mid-spring, Frank’s Praying Mantis® single joint manipulator arm was used forthe first time by FI Canada and “was an operational success.” Frank’s PrayingMantis® has proven safe and successful in Canada in the cruel and unforgivingoffshore environment.

Frank’s International has continued to raise the bar even during these challengingtimes. I am looking forward, with great optimism and anticipation, to see whatnew heights can be achieved by the Frank’s family. I am confident that with ourunrelenting dedication to customer service, and our loyal commitment to excellencefrom our customers, that 2010 will be another rewarding year. I would like toexpress my gratitude to all of our customers for their continued support, to ouradvertisers who make this magazine possible, and to all of our team members whoare our most valued asset.

Regards,

Keith MosingChairman and Chief Executive OfficerFrank’s International, Inc.

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Evolution of Top Drive Makeup and Running Tool TechnologyEvolution of Top Drive Makeup and Running Tool TechnologyFrank’s Launches Evolution Series of Tools to Meet Demanding Customer Requirements

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HANDS OFF!Praying Mantis® and Remote Tong System OfferHands-Free Casing Operations in Harsh EnvironmentBy Greg Howlett and Mike Holden

Having the pioneering andentrepreneurial spiritingrained in Frank’s

company culture since 1938, it is nosurprise the Frank’s Praying Mantis®

proved itself successful in Canadain one of the harshest offshoreenvironments and seasons forcustomer StatoilHydro while on theHenry Goodrich rig/Mizzen 016.

Although this was the first PrayingMantis job for FI Canada, accordingto the customer, StatoilHydro, “Itwas an operational success.”

“It went really well!” said MikeHolden, FI Canada’s TubularServices Coordinator-St. John’s,describing the overall performanceoutcome of the StatoilHydro-PrayingMantis/Remote Tong System (RTS)tong job.

Due to some delays, it was pushedinto the harsh winter months in theFlemish Pass (northeast 300kilometers offshore of St. John’s,NL), an area made famous by themovie, “The Perfect Storm.” Thisarea routinely produces winds in

excess of 100 knots and extremelyhigh seas. FI Canada operated onthe rig from December–March2009, the harshest months.

Mike said that on one occasion, thecrew ran a 133⁄8-inch string with thePraying Mantis up until the decisionwas made to suspend operationsdue to wind and oncoming seas,at which point the casing stringwas hung off.

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The Praying Mantis® system and components havebeen designed, tested and manufactured in

accordance with API Specification 8C.

crews on the rig and each crewhad the opportunity to work withthe tool, gaining valuable hands-onexperience. Nobody worked twojobs in a row, so there was a periodof time at the beginning of a shiftto re-adjust to the tool beingattached to the bails and themovement in conjunction withthe top drive. The crew quicklyattained running speeds equivalentto 10–12 joints per hour, similarto conventional tools, yet with thedistinct safety advantage of no onehaving to touch any pipe/handlingequipment. In addition, we pickedup the pipe from a horizontalposition which eliminates personnelfrom having to handle the Frank’sHorseshoe™ Elevator, thuseliminating pinch points.”

Greg Howlett, FI Canada’sOperations Manager–St. John's, NL,explains the benefits of the tool bysaying, “It takes a stabber out of thederrick and ALL of the personnelbeing on the rig floor without anyonetouching any piece of equipment (i.e.a Single Joint Elevator, Power Tong,etc). I have never seen two tools(Remote Tong System (RTS) Tong andPraying Mantis®) go to a rig whereimplementation was so easy. They fitperfectly onto the Henry Goodrich!”

Summary of highlights from thisoperation are:When used in conjunction with theFrank’s Remote Tong System, set-upoffered hands-free casing operationthat was DNV approved.

Casing runs were completed duringthe harsh winter weather months inremote Flemish Pass with nooperational concerns.

Zero downtime attributed to theoperation of the Praying Mantis Armand Components.

Safe and efficient running speeds

achieved when running 133⁄8-inchesVAM Top 72# & 95⁄8-inches VAMTop 53.5# casing in the harshwinter climate.

Overall casing rig-in time wasreduced from six hours on the firstjob to two hours on subsequent jobsbased on lessons learned.

Frank’s Praying Mantis®

What is the Frank’s “Praying Mantis”Single Joint Manipulator Arm?

Frank’s “Praying Mantis” SingleJoint Manipulator Arm is a remote-operated pipe maneuvering system. Ithas been designed to improve existingconventional Stabbing Arms in sucha way that it is not permanentlymounted in the derrick structure.By doing this, the Praying Mantis

enhances the safe handling of tubularsin the following areas:

Preventative maintenance – nooverhead work is required.

Collision Point – Praying Mantistravels with top drive.

Rig up of the Praying Mantis isquick and easy. The tool is simplyattached to the elevator bails withspecialized quick release clamps thatare installed offline. Once the bailshave been rigged into the top drive,you simply slide the Praying Mantisinto place and insert the securinglock. The top drive can then bepicked up allowing the arm to belowered to the vertical position.Once raised to a suitable height, theHose Bundle and Hanging Bracketcan be run in the derrick structure.

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The Praying Mantis has beendesigned to run with the Frank’sair-operated “Single JointHorseshoe™ Elevator.” Because theSJHSE is latched and unlatchedpneumatically, it eliminates therequirement for rig floor personnelto handle heavy and awkwardsingle joint elevators and slingassemblies. This further enhancesthe safety and efficiency of thePraying Mantis system. If required,the system can easily be convertedto run with manual Latch TypeSingle Joints Elevators.

All functions of the Praying Mantissystem are operated from a controlconsole which can be situated ina safe location on the rig floor.Each tool function incorporates atwo-handed operation to ensurethat no components areunintentionally activated.

The Praying Mantis arm assemblyis designed with an adjustableboom with a reach capabilityranging from 8 feet up to amaximum of 15 feet. This designallows for the arm to be adjustedto meet the dimensionalconstraints of various rig floors.

To further enhance the safety of thePraying Mantis system, twoFrank’s® 5-Ton Safety Fuses havebeen incorporated into the armdesign. The 5-Ton inline safety fusesmaintain control of the joint in theevent of an over pull on the sling orshackles for additional safety.

Design Criteria

The Praying Mantis system andcomponents have been designed,tested and manufactured inaccordance with API Specification8C. This specification is recognizedinternationally and has beenspecifically developed as a standardwhen designing and manufacturing

Over Head Lifting Equipment forCasing and Tubing Handling.

In addition to this, the PrayingMantis Arm has also received DNVCase Approval to Offshore StandardDNV-OS-E101, “Drilling Plant,”when requested by customers tomeet local offshore requirements.

Operational Overview

As previously mentioned, allfunctions of the Praying Mantisand Components are operatedfrom a control panel which canbe placed in a safe location on therig floor. Once the first connectionis brought into position, thePraying Mantis Operator functionsthe Praying Mantis into thehorizontal position above andactuates the SJHSE latches to theopen position. He then directs thedriller to lower the top drive andSJHSE over the box end of theconnection. Once the SJHSE hasbeen completely lowered over thepipe body and is resting freely, thePraying Mantis Operator nowfunctions the SJHSE latches closed.After a quick visual confirmationthat the latches have been fullyactivated, he will switch thePraying Mantis to “Float” modeand signal the driller to pick upthe joint in a controlled manner.In “Float” mode the hydrauliccylinders that raise and lower thearm have been unloaded, allowingthe weight of the connection toslowly swing onto the naturalhanging position. Once the pin endof the connection is approximately4–5 feet from rotary center, thePraying Mantis Operator canswitch to “Drive” mode.

Once switched to “Drive Mode,” itallows the operator to control thecylinders that raise and lower thearm. He can then lock the arm in asafe position, so pin and box

threads can be cleaned, inspectedand doped. Once complete, theconnection can then be safelymoved over the stump and boxedfor stabbing operations utilizingthe slew feature, and subsequentlyfor make-up.

Once successfully stabbed, theSJHSE can be lowered removingthe weight of the connection. TheHydraulic Power Tong can now belatched and the connection made-up. After the connection has beenmade up 2–3 turns, the PrayingMantis Operator can then releasethe SJHSE latches and functionthe arm to the horizontal position.Simultaneously, the driller canlower the Slip Type Elevator overthe joint to begin fillingoperations. Once the connectionhas been successfully made-up, thetong is removed and the Slip TypeElevator Set. The string can nowbe lowered and the steps repeatedfor subsequent connections.

Having the Frank’s “PrayingMantis” Single Joint ManipulatorArm in one of the world’s harshestenvironments further proves theoverall reliability of the tool tomeet and exceed tubular runningtime while eliminating personnelfrom handling the tubulars.

With this gained experience andproven success of Frank’s “PrayingMantis” Single Joint ManipulatorArm, Greg Howlett and MikeHolden are both looking forwardto the opportunity to demonstratethe tool’s innovative safety featuresto customers in years to come.

Greg Howlett is FI CanadaOperations Manager, St. John’s,Newfoundland.

Mike Holden is FI Canada ServiceCoordinator, St. John’s,Newfoundland. FI

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The insect sits on a leaf, waitingpatiently for the perfectmoment to strike. It stalks

along the leaf and then quickly, in theblink of an eye, its long front legssnap out and grab its unsuspectingprey. The praying mantis is acarnivorous predator, famous for itsnarrow body and oversized front legsfolded together in a prayer position.

At least 2,000 different kinds ofmantids exist in the world, livingprimarily in warm, temperateclimates. About 20 kinds of mantidscan be found in the United States inall regions of the country. In fact, thepraying mantis is the state insect ofConnecticut. Mantids are territorialinsects so only one will inhabit asingle plant.

These predatory insects strictly seekout other insects as a food source,such as moths, crickets andgrasshoppers. Their quick reflexesand spiny legs ensure that they catchprey with ease. This has given them areputation as a useful tool for gardenpest control. However, someresearchers argue that the overall

benefits of a praying mantis in thegarden is minimal. Due to thepraying mantis’ highly predatorynature, it is liable to attack not onlyharmful garden pests but beneficialones as well. Because of its territorialtendencies, too many prayingmantids in a garden would actuallyresult in an inadequate food supply.

Praying mantids have a number ofdefensive methods to avoidpredators. Typical predators of thepraying mantis are bats, birds andspiders. One tactic is the prayingmantis’ ability to camouflage itselfand blend in with its surroundings.It also has the ability to turn itshead 180 degrees to inspect itssurroundings; this abilitycombined with the praying mantis’two compound eyes and threesimple eyes provide the insect witha great awareness of potentialdanger. Researchers believe thecompound eyes are capable ofseeing images and the simple eyesdistinguish light and color.

A praying mantis also uses an ear inthe center of its chest to hear noise

from up to 60 feet away. The ear isespecially useful in avoiding capture bybats. If the mantis hears a bat nearby,it swoops into a powerful downwarddive in order to avoid the bat.

Praying mantids will mate after thesummer, and the female lays eggsin the fall. A female prayingmantis eats her male mate duringor after breeding. She might lay asmany as 400 eggs encased in ahard shell. The shell is designed toprotect the eggs from the coldwinter. Newborn praying mantidsare referred to as nymphs.

The insect’s oversize legs and itsability to reach out and captureprey inspired the name behindFrank’s International’s tool,Praying Mantis. This remote-operated pipe maneuvering systemhas improved the safety andefficiency of handling tubulars.Read more about the PrayingMantis tool on page 6.

The information about the prayingmantis insect was gathered fromvarious educational websites. FI

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Evolution of Top Drive Makeup and Running Tool TechnologyFrank’s Launches Evolution® Series of Tools to Meet Demanding Customer RequirementsBy Jonathan Ancelet

Evolution

The use of Top Drive CasingMakeup & Running Tool technologywithin the Frank’s companies isstrengthening. What started severalyears ago as a multifaceted plan for

development and deployment of theEvolution® series of Top DriveCasing Makeup & Running Tools toserve our specific customers’ marketneeds has now become anoperational reality in severalmarkets in the U.S., with additional

activity in strategic locations abroad.

The Evolution series of tools offeredby Frank’s currently consists of threedifferent tool offerings with distinctmarket advantages. They are theTAWG® tool, CRT-350 and FA-1®.

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Evolution® TAWG®

The TAWG tool was introducedin November of 2005. Its namedescribes the most distinctadvantage of the tool. It has atorque activated grippingarrangement that energizes withrotation of the top drive duringmakeup. The gripping arrangementis used for application of torqueand also for hoisting requirements.To retract the tool, the top drive islowered, the tool is rotated intothe retract position then removedfrom the pipe. As a result of itssimple mechanical design, this toolcan be operated without the needfor either pneumatic or hydrauliccontrol lines and has an RPMrating limited only by the rating ofthe top drive.

The tool is an internal gripping toolthat is currently manufactured infour sizes and corresponding hoistcapacities as follows:

4 ½" (125 Ton) 5 ½" (200 Ton) 7"- 9 5⁄8" (250 Ton) 9 5⁄8"- 13 3⁄8" (275 Tons)

The tool was initially designed forSuper Single rigs which have pipehandling arms, are small in footprintand designed to run single joints ofcasing at a time. Market penetrationin the Conway, Arkansas area hasbeen very successful in a shortamount of time. Many lessons havebeen learned—not only about thetool, but also about the servicedemands and conditions associatedwith reaching bottom in horizontalwells. Operational effectiveness andlessons learned are the cornerstonesfor success in the introduction of thetool into new markets where SuperSingle rig types are being contractedfor drilling wells.

Since its introduction into the SuperSingle market, the TAWG tool hasbeen through two significant market

adaptations. One adaptation of usehas been coined the “Push Job.” Apush job is the use of a mechanicalTAWG in conjunction withconventional casing equipment,where the TAWG is installed onto thequill of the top drive and providesmud fill-up and circulation duringthe casing run. If a point in thecasing run is reached where there isdifficulty getting the casing down (asoften occurs in deviated or horizontalwells), the TAWG can be stabbedinto the uppermost joint and used torotate, reciprocate, and/or circulatethe string. This approach allows forthe use of time-proven technologymethods of casing handling andconnection makeup while adding theadditional capability tosimultaneously reciprocate, rotate,and circulate. This approach hasmade the difference for a number of customers in being successful in getting casing down to bottom.

Market use of the TAWGfor Super Singles and PushJobs now includes areas inthe Rockies, Oklahoma,Texas, and West Virginia.

The second marketadaptation to the TAWGhas been to configure itwith a hydraulic actuationdevice, coupled with aFrank’s Praying Mantisand Horseshoe Single JointPickup Elevator (SuperTAWG®). Thisconfiguration is used onconventional rigs wheresingle joints of casing arepresented to the rig via useof a pickup/ laydownmachine or a catwalk typemachine. This is a lightweight design and is idealfor the land rig marketwhere maximum stringhoist requirements are inthe 125 to 250 ton range.

Market use of the Super TAWGconfiguration now includes areas inthe Rockies and southwest Texas.

At the time of this writing, therehave been over 475 jobs run withTAWG technology.

Evolution CRT-350

The CRT-350 was introduced in2007. The tool is an externalgripping tool designed for 4 ½"–9 5⁄8"outer diameter casing. It has a350 Ton hoist capacity rating and iscapable of rotating at a speed of20 RPM. This tool has an integralsingle joint manipulator that can beused with either a hydraulic ormanual single joint pickup elevatorfor picking up pipe in the vee doorand presenting the pipe to well center.

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The CRT-350 has become a stapletool in the execution of casing runs inchallenging formations and deviatedwells. When stuck pipe conditionsare likely, the need to rotate thestring and have over-pull capacityof the hoisting tool is a must. TheCRT-350 is tailor-made for thesescenarios. Evaluation of datacollected from jobs performed withthis tool indicates an expectationfor our customers to rotate thecasing string over 30 percent of thetime. Evaluation of the data collectedfrom that last quarter of jobs runindicates an expectation for ourcustomers to rotate the string over50 percent of the time—thusdemonstrating the market demandfor this type of technology!

Greg Parrish, Frank’s Tong Service-Oklahoma City Manager, cites theoperational challenge whenconsidering the demanding casingruns associated with the use of thistool. “The last 2,000 feet of a difficultwell can take several hours to run.Before, we could start planning forpeople and tools to wrap up the jobon a given time frame, but the type ofwells these tools are used for areunpredictable… we could be hours ordays working the string to get the lastfew thousand feet to bottom.”

Market penetration of this tool inOklahoma, Texas, and NorthLouisiana has been very successful in acompressed time frame. The first jobwas run in April of 2008. At this time,we have run 194 CRT-350 jobs in 17months. This is an average of 11.4jobs per month. Additional market useof this tool has been expanded toinclude both the United States RockyMountain region and western Canada.

Frank’s has worked to capitalize onthe market momentum for this tool.Additional CRT-350s have beenpurchased and continue to bedeployed in multiple locations. In

addition to tools, CRT-350operators have begun formaltraining in both the field andclassroom settings.

Evolution® FA-1®

The FA-1® is “Frank’s All-in-One”tool. This internal gripping toolis available in two size ranges;9 5⁄8" – 14" and 16" – 20". Therespective capacities of the toolsare provided below.9 5⁄8" – 14" [API 8C simultaneouscapacity ratings of]

500 Ton hoist50,000 ft- lbs torque 5,000 psi circulation pressure

16" – 20" [API 8C simultaneouscapacity ratings of]

500 Ton hoist 70,000 ft- lbs torque 5,000 psi circulation pressure.

This tool has undergone severaliterations of improvements, and testingin its most current configuration willbe subjected to additional Drillingwith Casing (DwC) test parameters inthe upcoming months. With months ofengineering and testing behind it, theFA-1 is in the initial phase of marketpenetration, and it now has both adomestic and international presence,with tools located in Louisiana, Texas,Aberdeen, and Singapore.

Evolution Technology

The Super TAWG® and FA-1 sharecommon components of Frank’sproprietary technology. For instance,both are configured with the PrayingMantis and size specific Air OperatedHorseshoe™ Single Joint PickupElevator. Since both of these devicesare used in conjunction to manipulatesingle joints to or from well center,both are tested to a minimum of 5 Tonhoist capacity as per API 8Crequirements. The Praying Mantisdesign also features manipulation ofthe joint in a side-to-side motion as

well as to and from well center—thusaiding in stabbing operations.

Another common technology to boththe Super TAWG and FA-1 is thecontrol console. The control consoleoffers a unique feature in the form ofthe “U Gate” Control. Due to linearmotion and internal logic, thesequence of shifting to the openposition of either the elevator or thespider can only be executed after thecompanion tool is shifted to the closedposition, thus contributing to thesecurity of maintaining a grip on thestring at all times. To further thissecurity, the FA-1 is also outfitted withPipe End Sensor (PES) technology.This technology serves to indicate tothe panel operator and driller whenthe FA-1 is inserted into the joint atthe optimum point below theconnection for gripping.

Evolution Teamwork

Moving into the future, theoperations personnel who help tobuild the reputation of the Frank’scompanies and Frank’s equipmentare being supported in a unifiedeffort by a number of departmentsincluding but not limited to Safety,Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing,and Marketing. Recognition andthanks go out to all of these groupsfor the commitment and synergywith which they have performed inthe development and utilization ofthe entire Evolution series of tools.

Finally, the Evolution Team wishesto salute the memory of John Smithof Frank’s Westates. He was agentleman and a true champion ofEvolution technology in the RockyMountain region.

Jonathan Ancelet is Head of NewProduct Delivery for Frank’sCasing Crew & Rental Tools, Inc.,Layfette, LA FI

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News from the ContinentsUNITED KINGDOM

Frank’s International Acquires Pilot Drilling Control, Ltd.Frank’s International has acquiredaward-winning Pilot Drilling Control,Ltd (PDC) located in Lowestoft,England. The acquisition of thisglobally recognized company allowsFrank’s International to become aleader in drilling technology.

Keith Mosing, Chairman and CEOof Frank’s International®, welcomesGeorge Swietlik, Managing Directorof PDC and his team into the Frank’sInternational family. PDC bringsdesign, engineering, and innovationinto the drilling services industry.They have provided drillingtechnology to major drilling andservice companies around the world.

According to Pat Sibille, Frank’sInternational Ltd. Managing Director,PDC will provide Frank’s with thetechnical resources to go forward invarious drilling applications requiredby the industry. This aligns with theFrank’s International’s CasingRunning Tool (CRT) business, whichincludes casing and liner drilling.

Several products created by PDC—including the EZ Tripper™ and theHarmonic Isolation Tool—havebeen used with great success invarious drilling operations in theUnited States and the North Sea. Infuture issues of FI Direct, Burney J.Latiolais (BJ), Frank’s InternationalVice President, Products andServices, will provide successupdates on each of these tools.

PDC’s knowledge andmanufacturing capabilitiescombined with their versatile andinnovative approach has beeninstrumental in their success. These

ongoing qualities will serve Frank’sInternational well. The PDCfacility in Lowestoft accommodatesstate-of-the-art integrated designand manufacturing technologies.PDC’s success is, in no small part,due to their ability to anticipate thekinds of technology needed to giveswift and accurate solutions toclient challenges.

Another quality that PDC andFrank’s have in common is theirinvolvement in the community.(See page 18 for a story on ChuckNorris’ KickStart Foundation.)

In 2007 a program called The SkillsPledge was launched as a way toencourage employers to make apublic and voluntary commitment toactively support employees inlearning and developing skills. PDCwas one of the initial companiescommitting to that pledge. Swietliksaid,“The Skills Pledge endorses thevalues embedded in the companyfrom its inception. Trainingopportunities, equality, and respectgo hand in hand and the SkillsPledge recognizes the efforts madeby Pilot Drilling Control to engageits employees and the community inraising aspirations and opportunitiesin engineering in the local area.”

Additionally, Swietlik justcompleted a term as President ofLowestoft & Waveney Chamber ofCommerce where he endorsedprograms that would encouragelocal youth to stay in thecommunity, continue withadvanced schooling, and obtainhands-on training throughbusinesses in the area.

PDC and Frank’s Internationalmake a great team, both in businessand community endeavours. Theacquisition of PDC is one morepositive as Frank’s Internationallooks to the future. FI

PDC Awarded at Houses of Parliament for apprenticeship training(L-R) Matthew Clubb, Nicki Cran, Scott Gooch, Bob Blizzard MP,& George Swietlik

PDC Design and Engineering Team responsible for EZ Tripper™/Hornet™

Tool/ 6” HI™ Tool and Casing DSTR™ (L-R) George Swietlik, Ian Perrett,Timi Akinbote, Kathryn Bullen, Robert Large, Owen Lewis,Jan Trojanovic, Ryan Morris & Stuart Howard

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LWCC Names Frank’s One Of ‘Safest 70’The Louisiana Workers’Compensation Corporation (LWCC)has recognized Frank’s Casing Crewand Rental Tools, Inc. (FCC) withthe LWCC Safest 70 Award. Thisaward acknowledges outstandingexcellence and commitment toworkplace safety. Frank’s wasselected based on the effectivenessof their safety efforts in preventinginjuries and controlling cost.

In a congratulatory letter to Frank’s,LWCC President & CEO KristinWall writes, “Through yourachievements in loss prevention, younot only accomplish much for yourown company, but also for youremployees, other policyholders, yourindustry, and LWCC.”

Safety, the number one serviceoffered by Frank’s Worldwide®, is a

company-wide commitmentembedded in every aspect of thebusiness as a core value. Frank’sprides itself in continuously findingnew and effective methods to upholdits dedication to safety. This resultsin some of the most cautious andprepared personnel in the industry.The company’s pledge to safetyis evident in its unprecedentedhands-on training approach,specialized manufacturingequipment, and its commitmentto Quality, Health, Safety &Environmental (QHSE) issues.

It is through this outstandingdedication to safety that Frank’s iscontinually recognized as a leader inQHSE excellence in the eyes of itsemployees, customers, the industry,and companies such as the LWCC.Congratulations on a safe year! FI

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Sibille Reaches 20 Years of ServiceAt Frank’s International UK Ltd.,we now have several people whoare reaching the milestone of 20-years service with the company. Wetry to mark 20-year anniversarieswith a presentation of a trophyengraved with the recipient’s nameand a recognition of service to thecompany. To celebrate the 20 yearsof service to Frank’s which PatSibille, Managing Director of UKRegion, has given to the UKoffice, he was presented with ahandcrafted optical engravedcrystal. The presentation wasmade by Guy Hustinx during theAberdeen office charity fund-raising lunch on April 8, 2009.

For the charity event, severalmembers of staff gave up theirtime to prepare and present theirculinary skills by providing lunch

for all of the staff, including dishesto suit every taste. By all accountsthe food was enjoyed by everyone.In order to raise the funds, thestaff all paid a few pounds fortheir lunch in contribution tothe charity. This year we madethe donation to the Friends of theSpecial Nursery at the NeonatalUnit at Aberdeen Hospital, whichprovides assistance and supportto staff, parents, and prematurebabies. The charity depends ondonations from the public inorder to provide the service withinthe hospital. Funds raised werein excess of £300, and as agenerous gesture, the companyadded more to the funds raised.We received a letter of thanksfrom the hospital. Further detailsof the charity can be found atwww.specialnursery.org. FI

Pictured (L-R) Back Row: Damian Simoneaux, LWCC; Cliff Roberts,Safety Director; Jim Sonnier, Dwight Andrus Insurance; JudeBoudreaux, Quality Manager. Front Row: Larry Mosing,Secretary/Treasurer; Donald Mosing, President.

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Mack Young Retires—Ending a 52-Year Oil CareerMack’s TimelineOne of Frank’s International’s mostsuccessful and engaging individualshas retired. Mack Young, Presidentof Antelope Oil Tool & Manu-facturing Company, Inc., is finishinga career in the oil industry that hasspanned 52 years.

It all started in 1957, when MackYoung was in his early twenties andhe began his oilfield career withWeatherford Products. In 1963,Jess Hall, founder of WeatherfordProducts, promoted Mack toAssistant General Manger in theHouston, Texas office. Then, in1965, Mack opened ImperialSpecialty, an oilfield sales and serviceagency in Corpus Christi, Texas.

He and three other individualspurchased Antelope in 1972. Mackcontinued to manage ImperialSpecialty until becoming President ofAntelope in 1977. Over the years,Mack’s partners retired, and hepurchased their shares of the company.

In 1993 Frank’s International purchased

Antelope and asked Mack to continueas President. In May of the followingyear, Mack became a key player in theestablishment of an alliance betweenAntelope and Halliburton.

Mack took great pride not only in thequality of products produced byAntelope, but also in maintaining thefacilities well above the normalstandard for a manufacturing facility.In 1994 Antelope received the API-Q1-10D certification, followed in 1997with ISO 9001 certification.

Mack HimselfMack’s professionalism wascomplemented by his ability to keepthe work culture lighthearted. Hehad an endless supply of storiesbased on his oilfield and lifeexperiences, and he always gavemost of the credit for Antelope’ssuccess to his staff and employees.

According to Lanie Harrison,Antelope’s Office/PersonnelManager who worked for Mack for28 years, Mack believed in talkingcalmly to people about problems,

IN LOVING MEMORY

John William Smith, June 22, 1966–September 2, 2009Vice President Operations - Frank’s WestatesIt is with deep sadness thatFrank’s Westates announces thepassing of John Smith, VicePresident, Operations. Johnjoined Frank’s in 1991 as a pipe roller. Due to his naturalleadership, he moved through anumber of positions, acceptingmore and more responsibility. In2007 he became Frank’s youngestVice President of Operations.

John was a model employee—a competent manager andoperations person, who was

diligent in making FWS a positivework culture for all employees.John was a tireless worker who,no matter what time of the day ornight, was more than willing totake on any task and get it donein a professional manner. Johndisplayed honesty, loyalty, and a “get it done” attitude. WhenJohn was assigned a task, hisonly comment was “I’m on it.”

When not on the job, John enjoyedhis family and in particular, hisnew granddaughter Caydence.

John also enjoyed hunting with histwo sons and motorcycle riding.

John’s passing is a major loss forall who knew and worked withhim. We miss him very much. Itwas both a privilege and an honorto have known him. Via Con Dios!

listening to both sides and thenfinding a resolution. He called this“critiquing, not criticizing.” Henever belittled people.

On Mack’s 70th birthday, his employeesgave him a surprise party and decoratedthe walls with banners proclaimingsomething they’d frequently heard himsay: “It’s like wiping your rear on awagon wheel; it never ends.” Severaltimes a week Mack walked throughthe plant taking time to talk with hisemployees. This individual interactionwas one of his hallmarks.

Mack not only brought success toAntelope and Frank’s through hisactions and daily habits—he taughtsuccess to all who worked with him.There are few like him. He will surelystay busy as he enters this next phaseof his life. FI

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Walk of the WorldFour Days Marches at Nijmegen, the NetherlandsBy Walter Hovestadt

Why, for God’s sake, wouldanyone in their right mind walk200 kilometers (125 miles) in justfour days? Why would someonewalk 50 kilometers (32 miles) eachday, just to end at exactly the samespot where he/she started about 9to 10 exhausting hours earlier?

Why? Because in Holland you can!You can at The Four Day Marchesof Nijmegen with about 45,000other walking nutcases. It’s theworld’s largest walking event andattracts walkers from more than70(!) different countries in theworld. Why? 1.5 million peoplecome especially to see you walkthese kilometers and want tocelebrate your victory with you.Big time!

I must confess these reasonsweren’t that appealing when thealarm clock woke us at 2:30 in themorning. We packed a backpackfilled with food, drinks, loads of

doubts, plasters and tape, and atiny, tiny bag containing our self-confidence. We parked the car andtook the shuttle bus service intothe heart of Nijmegen. By doing sowe reached our first goal.According to the “barometer” atthe start, nearly 3,800 peoplechickened out.

In noisy darkness we await thestarting signal. The mass of peoplecounts down: 5-4-3-2-1-silence, thepistol refuses, a misfire, butsuddenly there is the big bang andoff we go. Surprisingly Nijmegendoes not sleep. Students, tipsy andwaving beer glasses, cheer, applaud,and enthusiastically yell things like“just 199.5 kilometers to go, youcan do it, yes you can!” This is fun.

In the next couple of hours thestudents make way for sleepyfamily members in sweatpants,sitting on plastic chairs, playing DJon their stereo sets. Some have

moved their entire lounge suites andfloor lamps to their gardens. As thedarkness slowly withdraws, a newphenomena takes over—drumbands (it is 6 a.m.!) in every smalltown we pass. It is heartwarming,and these are the moments wheremiles go by unnoticed.

Usually we meet the militarycontingents after about three tofour hours of walking. A centuryago they were the reason the FourDay Marches were founded. In1909, 306 participants set outfrom their barracks on the firstorganised 150-kilometer walkfrom garrison to garrison. Theywere accompanied by just 10civilians. In 1919 the first womansuccessfully completed the FourDays Marches. Sometimes, a FourDay March had to be cancelleddue to poor road conditions oromitted due to outbreaks ofcholera (at Rotterdam), and ofcourse, the two World Wars—but

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their popularity continued to grow.The Four Days Marches becameinternational in 1928 when thefirst participants from abroadjoined the walks.

Nowadays, nearly 6,000 militaryservicemen and women with 21different nationalities participate.To us, as we walk, they are awelcome diversion from our sorefeet and aching pains. They sing,joke, speak unrecognizablelanguages, and chant weird songs.They turn out to be very humantoo, some stumble, others arecarried between their comrades.

In order to obtain the muchdesired “Vierdaagse kruisje,” themedal we all are walking for,these soldiers have to walk 40kilometers (26 miles) with apackage weighing 10 kilograms.Civilians must walk 30, 40, or 50kilometers, depending on age andgender. I am under 50 years oldand qualified for the 50-kilometerwalk. Since it is no fun walkingalone, my wife, Tessa, decided tojoin me on the 50 kilometers. Asthis insane undertaking was heridea anyway, it serves her right!

There is still more to see. We pointout weird scenes to one another.Elderly people from the elderlyhomes, parked in endless rows intheir wheelchairs. Some wave withbig happy smiles, some sleepily.Each day we also march in frontof a platform, carrying the major,flanked by important people whosalute every passerby. On the lastday they have mobilised even thehospital. We see patients in ironbeds with their drips on standardsbeside them. This reminds us of anincident from our first day. We sawa military contingent lying in thegrass surrounding a policeman. Hesuffered a heart attack and wasrushed to the hospital in an

ambulance. He survived, but inthe history of the Four DayMarches, not everyone did. Therehave been 10 deaths, the last two in2006. After one participant diedduring the first march of 2006,another after finishing the firstwalking day, and a large number ofwalkers needed help with heat-related problems during the march,that year’s edition of the march wascancelled after just one day.

As the day moves on, so do we.There is no time to grow hungry orthirsty, as nearly every child andspectator has something to offer:candy, cucumber, apples, melon,pears, carrots, licorice, cheese,pieces of pie, lemonade, sportsdrinks. This is dining heartily! Weget shoe shine, disinfectant soap(there is one case of swine fluduring this event), whistles, and onthe third day, we get rain. Lots ofrain! For hours the mass movesforward through the pouring rain.It rains so hard not even umbrellasnor raincoats can keep the wateroutside. Our shoes are soaked,but due to the thousands andthousands of tireless clappingand cheering spectators many of us survive the infamousZevenheuvelenweg (Road of the Seven Hills).

Finally, the last day dawns. The“barometer” shows us that it doesnot dawn for everyone. We seem tohave lost several people—7,546 tobe exact (See table.)

People tell us over and over againthat by completing the first threedays we have nearly won. On thelast day, the 1.5 million spectatorswill do almost anything to get youto the finish. And, indeed they do.

After every break, while startingup again, we feel the small painsof blisters and even worse, thebeginnings of a shin splint, butthe crowd is amazing. The last 10kilometers are on the Via Gladiola,a name going back to the Romanhistory of Nijmegen. With plenty ofsunshine, we are almost “carried”to the finish by the spectators. Allthe participants are getting gladioli.We are all delirious with joy. It isan unforgettable experience!

At the Wedren (start and finishlocation) we will receive our FourDays Cross, an official Royal DutchDecoration for our achievement—another reason to participate inthis international walk!

Walter Hovestadt is a controller for FI Netherlands. FI

Registrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45,000Registered on Sunday and Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41,205Started Four Days Marches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40,645Dropped out 1st day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .473Finished 1st day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40,172Non-starters/dropped out 2nd day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,784Finished 2nd day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38,388Non-starters/dropped out 3rd day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .934Finished 3rd day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37,454Non-starters/dropped out 4th day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .348Finished Four Days Marches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37,106

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Frank’s InternationalKickstarts Youth Martial ArtsChuck Norris and Keith Mosing join forces to aid teensWhat do Chuck Norris and Frank’sInternational have in common?The answer: a lot. Both are knownworldwide for uncompromisingexcellence in performance.

Chuck Norris is immediatelyrecognizable to most on the planetfor his martial arts expertise as wellas a lengthy film and television careerthat created stoic and iconic heroes insuch works as “Missing in Action”and “Walker, Texas Ranger.”

Frank’s International’s Chairmanand CEO, Keith Mosing, is similarlyrecognizable to those in the vastexpanse of the oil patch who seekan honorable and no-nonsenseapproach to casing operations.

But the connection is also personal.

An enduring friendship betweenthe movie star and his wife, Gena,and Keith Mosing and his wife,Alice, is based on shared values,mutual respect, and frequentsocial interaction. Importantly,this connection makes a hugedifference in the lives of thousandsfrom at-risk backgrounds.

In 1990, Chuck envisioned a programwith karate as the lynchpin forshaping the mind, body, and attitudeof students from areas withdisproportionate school dropout ratesand gang activity. Chuck’s projectinitially targeted middle schools whereyoung minds are most malleable. Withsome donations, a firm belief, and alot of hope, he launched a projectambitiously entitled, “Kick DrugsOut of America.”

Chuck and a cadre of dedicatedinstructors brought the project toa handful of middle schools inDallas and Houston as a voluntaryafter-school program. The resultswere staggering.

Since then the program hasevolved into an extra-curricularphysical education alternativewhere students reject the lure ofstreet life and embrace hope andopportunity in an athletic,studious, and respectful lifestylethat makes them role modelswithin their schools.

Renamed“Kickstart,” the programis now active in 44 middle andhigh schools in Texas. Under thecaring mentorship of highly-trained instructors, the

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participants have increased theirskill levels. The best of the bestearn a spot on citywidedemonstration teams and amazereceptive audiences, includingparents eager to support theirmotivated children. From theranks doctors, teachers, andtop-notch students have emerged.These successful students areoften awarded scholarships.Most importantly, Kickstartproduces graduates with moralcharacter who go on to assumeresponsibilities in the community.

Providing this opportunity can beexpensive. Each school embracingKickstart must offset approximately$30,000 per year. Frank’sInternational and the Mosing familyplay a vital role. Almost sinceinception, Frank’s International hasbeen an underwriter of events suchas the Golf/Tennis Celebrity Classicin which such notables as Georgeand Barbara Bush, “Love Boat”Doctor Bernie Kopel and Jerry VanDyke participate.

Additionally, the celebratedFrank’s® Crawfish Boil during theOTC in Houston raises moneythrough cash donations, T-shirt,and cap sales which are matcheddollar for dollar by Frank’sInternational. Typically, thiswidely attended event results inapproximately $50,000 forKickstart. For such philanthropy insupport of Kickstart, the Mosingfamily has been honored at thepast Oil Barons Ball in Houston.

Chuck Norris and Frank’sInternational are proud ofKickstart and urge clients andfriends to consider Kickstart as arecipient for their corporate andpersonal giving.

Kickstart is quickly moving into anationwide presence. FI

Martial arts fans might choose to practice for entertainment purposes, for fitnessreasons, or to learn self-defense. Enthusiasts can choose from a variety of martialarts forms, each with a distinct style, history, and philosophy. Here are just a few ofthe options available to the martial arts enthusiast.

Capoeira [cap-WEAR-ah]Developed by African slaves in Brazil, capoeira combines elements of dance withself-defense. The slaves used capoeira as a self-defense technique against theiroppressors, who then began to punish those who practiced capoeira. As a result,the slaves adapted the moves to include singing and clapping in order to disguisethe defensive moves.

Today, the acrobatic moves of capoeira have taken off as a sport around the globe.The game of capoeira has two forms, Regional and Angola. Angola is described asslower and more cunning movements and Regional as dynamic and acrobatic withshorter games. Music is a vital part of the these games, controlling the speed andrhythm of the movements.

Krav Maga [krahv muh-GAH]Krav means combat or battle and Maga means contact or touch in Hebrew. ThisIsraeli fighting style emphasizes real life self-defense and hand-to-hand combat.The Krav Maga style encourages a fighter to safely deal with threats, using anymeans or weapons necessary, and to get away safely. Today, Krav Maga is toutednot only as a form of self-defense, but has been adopted as a fitness routine.

The sport was originally founded by Imi Lichtenfeld, a boxing champion whoreceived self-defense training from his father. After Lichtenfeld emigrated in 1940 towhat is now Israel, he was asked to develop self-defense and combat techniquesfor the Israel Defense Forces. Eventually, he and his students founded theInternational Krav Maga Federation, a nonprofit organization devoted to promotingthe fighting style. The Federation’s website states that Krav Maga prepares afighter for all circumstances and “enables and brings technical, tactical, physicaland mental growth, and improvements.”

Taekwondo [TIE-kwon-DOE]This national sport of Korea and Olympic event has been around since thebeginning of Korea. Taekwondo was originally used as a defense martial art andthen developed into a way of training the mind and body. Taekwondo gyms beganto grow in popularity after the Korean War. The World Taekwondo Federation is aninternational organization that governs the sport. According to the InternationalOlympic Committee website, taekwondo became an official medal Olympic sport atthe Sydney Olympics in 2000.

Taekwondo philosophy expresses the concept that movements are connected toother movements and thus also represent the movements of life. The goal oftaekwondo is the unity of body and mind with the unity of the pose. Taekwondotechniques primarily feature dynamic footwork, and the movements of this martialart form appear very controlled, in keeping with its philosophy of unity.

Popular Styles of Martial Artsby Carrie Bui

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Advanced Maritime Transports, Inc. ................ See page 22

Amegy Bank of Texas....................................... Back Cover

Amigo Truck LTD............................................ See page 23

Analytic Stress Relieving, Inc............................ See page 22

Aquaocean Transport, Inc. ............................... See page 27

Begneaud Manufacturing, Inc. ......................... See page 21

Blohm+Voss Repair GmbH ............... See inside front cover

CSI, Inc. ........................................................... See page 30

Dutch Gosnell Mfg & Supply, Inc. ................... See page 27

Dwight Andrus Insurance................................... See page 4

E. H. Wachs Company....................... See inside back cover

Exquip USA, LLC ............................................ See page 30

Franklin Electrofluid1325 Fullerton StShrevepot, LA 71107(800)365-2925(318)424-1640 Faxwww.frankelectro.com

Frisco Welding & Fabrication3361 Highway 741Port Barre, LA 70577(337)585-1008

Gachassin, Inc. ................................................. See page 26

GearTec, Inc. .................................................... See page 20

Global Elastomeric Products, Inc...................... See page 21

Gulf South Machine, Inc. ................................. See page 23

Hanagriff Machine Shop, Inc. .......................... See page 30

Holloway Drilling Equipment .......................... See page 22

Hydradyne Hydraulics, LLC ............................ See page 23

Industrial & Marine Equipment Co., Inc...........See page 25

Industrial Screw & Supply................................ See page 23

IntegriCert, LLC............................................... See page 25

Magnon Electric, Inc. ....................................... See page 26

Matthews, Lawson, Bowick & Al-Azem, PLLC....See page 20

MC Tubular Products, Inc................................ See page 26

Midalloy........................................................... See page 25

National Oilwell Varco Mission Products7901 Parkwood Circle DrHouston, TX 77036(713)375-3700(800)262-8645www.nov.com

Northwestern Mutual....................................... See page 21

O’Neal Steel, Inc.1044 O’Neal DrBreaux Bridge, LA 70517(337)332-4575(800)621-7409 Faxwww.onealsteel.com

PBC Industrial Supplies, Inc. ............................ See page 22

Phoenix Machine Shop..................................... See page 24

Pileco, Inc......................................................... See page 24

Precision Die Technologies ............................... See page 24

Ralph’s Industrial Electronic Supplies ............... See page 26

Samuel, Son & Co. Midwest Inc. ..................... See page 24

SDB Trade International, L.P............................ See page 20

SKA Consulting, LP.......................................... See page 20

TNT Welding Supply of New Iberia................. See page 30

Twin Brothers Marine ...................................... See page 21

Vass Pipe & Steel Co., Inc. ............................... See page 25

Weiler Pipe, LLC .............................................. See page 27

Frank’s Casing Crew & Rental Tools, Inc.Corporate Headquarters: Lafayette, LA ........................................................................................337-233-0303Alvin, TX .............................................................................................281-331-1501Bryan, TX ............................................................................................979-778-8700Burleson, TX ........................................................................................817-447-6000Conway, AK ........................................................................................501-730-0650Corpus Christi, TX...............................................................................361-289-1955Houma, LA...........................................................................................985-876-2392Houston, TX ........................................................................................281-966-7300Kilgore, TX...........................................................................................903-984-0261Laredo, TX...........................................................................................956-717-8500Laurel, MS............................................................................................601-649-9555New Orleans, LA..................................................................................504-525-3421Frank’s Tong Service, Inc.Elk City, OK .........................................................................................580-225-0027McAlester, OK......................................................................................918-423-0688Oklahoma City, OK..............................................................................405-672-8064

Frank’s Westates Services, Inc.Casper, WY...........................................................................................307-234-1796Evanston, WY.......................................................................................307-789-1801Grand Junction, CO .............................................................................970-245-5365Rock Springs, WY ................................................................................307-382-0930Vernal, UT............................................................................................435-789-1698Oilfield Services, LLCBakersfield, CA.....................................................................................661-589-6941Bossier City, LA ....................................................................................318-747-6119Elk City, OK ........................................................................................580-225-5833Hobbs, NM ..........................................................................................575-392-7636Liberal, KS............................................................................................620-624-4810Longview, TX.......................................................................................903-758-7200Odessa, TX...........................................................................................432-332-5908Perryton, TX.........................................................................................806-436-2335Woodland, CA ......................................................................................530-666-2641Woodward, OK ....................................................................................580-254-5184Joe’s Casing & DrillingWilliston, ND .......................................................................................701-572-9626

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United StatesCorporate Headquarters:Frank’s International, Inc.Houston, TXPhone: 281-966-7300Frank’s International, Inc.Lafayette, LAPhone: 337-233-0303Antelope Oil Tool & Manufacturing Co., Inc.Mineral Wells, TXPhone: 940-325-8989

AlgeriaFrank’s International West Africa (BVI)Ltd. — Algeria BranchHassi MessaoudPhone: (see Dubai)

AngolaFrank’s International West Africa (BVI)Ltd. — Angola BranchLuanda and SoyoPhone: (see Nigeria-Lagos)

AzerbaijanFrank’s International Middle East(BVI) Ltd. — Azerbaijan BranchBakuPhone: 994-12-497-7858

BrazilFrank’s International Brasil, Ltda.MacaePhone: 55-22-27-63-4250

BruneiFrank’s Oilfield Services Ltd.Negara Brunei DarussalamPhone: 673-3-333835

CameroonFrank’s International West Africa (BVI)Ltd. — Cameroon BranchDoualaPhone: (see Nigeria-Lagos)

CanadaFI Canada Oilfield Services, ULCServices ULCEdmonton, AlbertaPhone: 780-463-3333Calgary, AlbertaPhone: 403-261-1995Dartmouth, Nova ScotiaPhone: 902-481-8880Edson, AlbertaPhone: 480-723-2880Fort Nelson, British ColumbiaPhone: 250-233-8867Grande Prairie, AlbertaPhone: 780-539-9313Mount Pearl, NewfoundlandPhone: 709-745-3330

ChinaFrank’s Oilfield Services Ltd.Shenzhen, GuangdongPhone: 86-755-2685-1271

ColombiaFrank’s International Sucursal Colombia.Bogota ColombiaPhone: 057-1-321-4275 or 057-1-211-8705 or

057-1-211-4112Congo

Frank’s International West Africa (BVI)Ltd. — Congo BranchPointe NoirePhone: (see Nigeria-Lagos)

EcuadorFrank’s International Equador C.A.QuitoPhone: 593-2-333-0100

EgyptFrank’s International Middle East (BVI) Ltd.CairoPhone: 2022-758-1497

FranceFrank’s France S.A.LescarPhone: 33-559-323810

GabonFrank’s International West Africa (BVI)Ltd. — Gabon BranchPort GentilPhone/Fax: (see Nigeria-Lagos)

GermanyFrank’s International GmbHMuhlenPhone: 49-549-296400

HollandFrank’s International B.V.Den HelderPhone: 31-223-670000

IndonesiaP.T. Selaut InsaniJakarta and Kalimantan TimurPhone: 62-21-7224437

IndiaFrank’s International Middle East (BVI)Ltd. — India BranchMumbaiPhone: 91-22-6702-8900

ItalyFrank’s International SRLRavennaPhone: 39-0544-501-592

JapanIntegrated Services (Intl) Ltd.TokyoPhone: (see Singapore)

LibyaFrank’s International West Africa (BVI) Ltd. TripoliPhone: 218-914628268

KazakhstanFrank’s International Ltd.AtyrauPhone: 7-7122-586158

Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaFrank’s Rawabi S.A. Ltd.Al-KhobarPhone: 966-3-859-1494

MalaysiaSelaut Oil Tool Services Sdn Bhd.Kuala Lumpur and LabuanPhone: 60-3-5638-2084

MexicoFI MEXICO de R.L. de C.V.VillahermosaPhone: 52-993-339-0287

NigeriaFrank’s International Oilfield Services(Nigeria) Ltd.Port HarcourtPhone: 234-84-231-482Frank’s International West Africa (BVI) Ltd.LagosPhone: 234-01-461-9416

NorwayFrank’s International A.S.StavangerPhone: 47-51-819550

PeruFrank’s International Peru S.R.L.LimaPhone: 511-421- 5434 or 511-421-5169

PhilippinesFrank’s Oilfield Services Ltd.Makati CityPhone: (see Singapore)

Sakhalin IslandFrank’s International Ltd.Yuzhno-SakhalinskPhone: 7-4242-450-545

SingaporeFrank’s Logistic Singapore Pte. Ltd.Loyang CrescentPhone: 65-6542-8948

Trinidad W.I.Frank’s International Trinidad, Ltd.San FernandoPhone/Fax: 868-652-8411

United Arab EmiratesFrank’s International Middle East (BVI) Ltd.DubaiPhone: 971-4-321-1775

United KingdomEnglandFrank’s International Ltd. Great YarmouthPhone: 44-1-493-443044Pilot Drilling Control LtdLowestoft44-0-1502-588422Paramode LimitedGreat Yarmouth44-0-1493-412940ScotlandFrank’s International Ltd.AberdeenPhone: 44-1-224-248-200

VenezuelaFrank’s International Venezuela, C.A.Anaco, AnzoateguiPhone: 58-282-4251395

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