FMC Technologies Acquires Assets of Galaxy Oilfield Service Ltd.HOUSTON -- FMC Technologies FMC Technologies, Incorporated (NYSE: FTI), is an American machinery and oil services technology company. FMC Technologies was incorporated in 2000 when FMC Corporation divested its machinery businesses. FMC Technologies Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :FTI FTI Free thyroxine index, see there ) announced today that it has acquired certain assets of Galaxy Oilfield Service Ltd., based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Galaxy is the market leader in the supply of unique, high temperature equipment used in the thermal well production of Canada's oil sands. This acquisition enables FMC See fixed mobile convergence. Technologies' Surface Wellhead well·head n. 1. The source of a well or stream. 2. A principal source; a fountainhead. 3. The structure built over a well. wellhead Noun 1. business to expand its heavy oil extraction capabilities and address the projected growth of oil sands production in Canada and into other heavy oil markets around the world. "Galaxy is a leader in the specialty wellhead market and we are proud to have them as part of FMC Technologies," said Peter D. Kinnear, President and Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. , FMC Technologies. "We believe this technology will enhance our ability to meet the needs of the growing Canadian oil sands market." For more information on Galaxy products and oil sands technology, please visit www.fmctechnologies.com/galaxy. FMC Technologies, Inc. (www.fmctechnologies.com) is a global leader providing mission-critical technology solutions for the energy, food processing and air transportation industries. FMC Technologies designs, manufactures and services technologically sophisticated systems and products for its customers through its Energy Systems (comprising Energy Production Systems and Energy Processing Systems), FoodTech and Airport Systems businesses. FMC Technologies employs approximately 10,000 people and operates 32 manufacturing facilities in 17 countries. |
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