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Thomas Tools History
1961
Thomas Tools began as a downhole specialty tool provider
1970s
Changed profile to become a full-service tool rental company
Mid-
1980s
Thomas Tools was instrumental in developing high-torque (HT) connections and was the first tool rental company to introduce HT drillpipe commercially
1994
Developed and patented retrievable MWD tool
Started Thomas MWD division
Merged with W-H Energy Services, Inc.
1995
Opened Victoria, Texas location
1998
Opened Thomas Tubing Specialists division
First tool rental company to introduce XT eXtreme torque drillpipe
1999
Thomas MWD merged with PathFinder Energy Services
2000
Opened Corpus Christi, Texas location
2002
Added Thomas Tubing Specialists Inspection division
2007
Opened Rock Springs, Wyoming location
2008
Merged with Smith International
2010
Opened Williston, North Dakota location
Joined Schlumberger as part of the merger with Smith International
Thomas Tubing Specialists and Thomas Tools operate under the single name Thomas Tools
2012
Opened Shreveport, Louisiana location
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Founded in 1961, Thomas Tools has grown to become the leading supplier of drilling, completion, and workover rental equipment.