NOV - NOV Inc.

About NOV Inc. (https://www.nov.com)

NOV Inc. is a global leader in designing, manufacturing, and marketing essential systems, components, and products for the oil and gas drilling and production industries, as well as for industrial and renewable energy sectors worldwide. The company's operations are divided into three core segments: Wellbore Technologies, Completion & Production Solutions, and Rig Technologies. The Wellbore Technologies segment provides a range of offerings including solids control and waste management equipment, portable power generation units, drill and wired pipes, advanced drilling optimization and automation services, and comprehensive tubular inspection, repair, and coating services. This segment also supplies instrumentation, measuring and monitoring tools, downhole and fishing tools, steerable drilling technologies, and drill bits. The Completion & Production Solutions segment specializes in equipment and technologies for hydraulic fracture stimulation, encompassing downhole multistage fracturing tools, pressure pumping trucks, blenders, sanders, hydration and injection units, flowlines, and manifolds. They also offer coiled tubing units, wireline units and tools, and various connections and liner hangers. For onshore production, solutions include composite pipe, surface transfer and progressive cavity pumps, and artificial lift systems. Offshore production is supported by floating production systems and subsea production technologies. Additionally, this segment manufactures industrial pumps and mixers. The Rig Technologies segment focuses on drilling rig infrastructure and machinery. This includes substructures, derricks, masts, cranes, jacking systems, and sophisticated pipe lifting, racking, rotating, and assembly systems. They also supply mud pumps, pressure control equipment, drives and generators, and integrated rig instrumentation and control systems. Furthermore, this segment provides mooring, anchor, and deck handling machinery, specialized equipment components for offshore wind construction vessels, and complete pipelay and construction systems. Beyond product sales, NOV Inc. offers vital after-sales support, such as spare parts, repair services, and rental options. Their comprehensive service portfolio includes remote equipment monitoring, expert technical support, on-site field service, and extensive customer training programs. Founded in 1862 and based in Houston, Texas, the company was formerly known as National Oilwell Varco, Inc. before officially changing its name to NOV Inc. in January 2021.