Blackhawk Specialty Tools has acquired the surge reduction business line of Allamon Tool Co. and its related intellectual property.
The surge reduction business line includes Allamon’s diverter systems and ancillary cementing tools as well as a number of patents. This business line will be operated from Blackhawk’s operations headquarters in Houma, Louisiana and other select markets worldwide, the company said.
“The acquisition of the Allamon surge reduction business reinforces Blackhawk’s leadership position in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico and completes the Blackhawk Surge Reduction System for tight-tolerance casing running,” said Billy Brown, Blackhawk president and CEO. “We have worked with Allamon’s products successfully for many years, primarily outside of the United States, and are excited to have the opportunity to leverage Blackhawk’s leadership position in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico with the long proven and successful Allamon diverter system to enhance the value that we provide to our customers.”
In addition, Blackhawk has added to its cementing tool technology with the UltraSeal auto-fill float equipment and the Blackhawk Single and Dual Dart-Released Plug system.
According to Blackhawk, the UltraSeal has the highest bump and back pressure rating for large bore type auto-fill float equipment at 7500 psi. It is fully PDC-drillable, and helps with problems encountered during running and cementing tight-tolerances of 9-5/8in and larger casing/liner strings. The UltraSeal will maximize cement column height for increased well safety and regulatory compliance.
“Blackhawk has a reputation of revitalizing deepwater product offerings with cutting edge technology, and reliable tools”, Brown said. “The surge reduction business acquisition and the launch of our two new products further cement Blackhawk’s position as an established industry leader with its ability to now offer the complete suite for cementing and surge reduction through its established industry-leading wireless cement head and centralizer subs, the newly acquired diverter tool suite and the recently launched dart-released plug systems and UltraSeal auto-fill float equipment.”