Ray Pickens Joins Forces with Trident Deepwater Solutions and Niche Products
2008.12.03 -
Company News
Tom McKechnie of Niche products announced today that Ray Pickens has joined Brad Jeter and Mike Mahaney at Trident Deepwater Solutions. Ray has over 30 years experience in the Subsea Industry, including Drilling and Production Control. Both Brad and Mike spent a combined 25 years working with Ray in the BOP and production controls market.
Under Ray Pickens leadership, W. Canning emerged as the market leader for control fluids in many areas including Gulf of Mexico, North Sea, West Africa and Brazil. Beginning in the early 90's Ray travelled extensively to Brazil and was instrumental in achieving approvals with Petrobras for control fluids.
Brad Jeter stated "Both Mike and I are very excited to be working with Ray again. Ray Pickens opens numerous doors and he will provide us with guidance and experience unmatched in our industry."
Tom McKechnie of Niche Products said "Ray Pickens alignment with Trident Deepwater Solutions and Niche Products represents another giant leap forward for us. We are very fortunate and thankful that Ray has confidence in our products and technical capability".
For further information please contact us at info@subseafluids.com.
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