In January 2009, the leading oil & gas news agencies announced that Global Tubing, LLC had begun producing coiled tubing from its brand-new manufacturing plant in Dayton, Texas. This Company, which is entering the market despite the current economic environment with the commitment to deliver advanced coiled tubing technology and unmatched customer service, is unique in many senses. Our correspondent was lucky to meet Global Tubing team members at the recent 2009 SPE/ICoTA Coiled Tubing and Well Intervention Conference and Exhibition and visit its state-of-the-art manufacturing complex. This article summarizes results of this fascinating experience.

 

Formed in April 2007 to meet growing worldwide demand for coiled tubing products and related services, Global Tubing manufactures the widest selection of coiled tubing in the industry. Sizes range from three-quarter inch outside diameter all the way up to five inch, with the widest range of wall thicknesses: from 0.080 to 0.337 inches. Commenting on the decision to launch the company, C. Robert Bunch, Global Tubing Chairman and CEO, said: “The idea was to create a company different from the principal existing competitors. It was time for the third major participant in the market; the one that would be focused exclusively on the coiled tubing business and provide a focus on customer service.” According to Bunch, the edge of the Company is based on three principal things: TEAM, TECHNOLOGY and SERVICE.