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Sub-drill Sponsors Westhill Primary School P7 Netball Team with New Kits for 2025

Excitement is building at Westhill Primary School as the P7 netball team gears up for the 2025 season, proudly sporting brand new kits made possible by the sponsorship of local business Sub-drill. This thoughtful contribution not only equips the students with high-quality sportswear but also enhances community pride and support for youth netball ...

Sub-Drill celebrates a year of achievement and innovation

As we approach the end of 2024, it’s a moment to reflect on our achievements and express gratitude to those who have contributed to our success at Sub-Drill. This year has been remarkable, filled with significant milestones and opportunities for growth. ...

Sub-X™-20K Subsea Gasket seals the next generation of Subsea Equipment: Achieving the first PR2-F Qualification of a full metal to metal 20,000 psi WP Subsea Gasket

As we approach the end of the year, Sub-drill would like to reflect on the significant milestones and accomplishments we have achieved in 2023. It has been a year of growth, innovation, and recognition for our company, and we are grateful for your continuous support. We are proud to announce the awarding of UK Patent No 2608252 by the UK IPO ...

A Decade of Dedication at Sub-Drill

Celebrating a remarkable 10-year journey at Sub-Drill, Susan Reid has truly made her mark as a Production Manager known for her leadership, enthusiasm, and commitment to excellence. Starting her career at Sub-drill in 2014 as a Production Coordinator, Susan's unwavering dedication and talent quickly led her to ascend into her current managerial role ...

Sub-Drill celebrates a year of achievement and innovation

Sub-drill Awarded UK Patent for Sub-X™

Sub-drill has been awarded UK Patent No 2608252 by the UK IPO, highlighting the unique innovation and technology behind its Sub-X™ wellhead, BOP and production system subsea gasket technology. Our patented technology has been developed after years of intensive research and development into gasket behaviour when subjected to the most ...

Flanged Side Entry Sub with 'replaceable side outlet' reduces costs and increases efficiency for rig operators

As a proven and trusted designer and manufacturer of subsea tools and drilling equipment to the global energy industry for over 30 years, Sub-drill has continued to develop its range of subsea, rig-floor, drill stem and downhole products to enhance and improve the safety and efficiency of offshore O&G operations ...

SAFETY & DOWNTIME CRITICAL - Authorised valve inspection, repair and test facility

Sub-drill are the approved service facility for Global Manufacturing USA; we inspect, repair and test all types of Top Drive, IBOP’s, Full Open Safety, Kelly, Gray Type and Drop-In Check Valves to OEM standards. Sub-drill provides in-house inspection, repair, refurbishment and pressure testing facilities to ...

Sub-drill DSV™ [Drill Stem / Top Drive Valve] Test Stand manufacture and delivery to global client

Since introduction in 2003, the Sub-drill DSV™ test stand has become the test stand of choice worldwide for clients looking for a field proven solution to help minimise time and cost while meeting well control equipment testing compliance for testing of Top Drive and Drill Stem valves ...

Sub-drill manufactures a range of drilling and subsea tools with DP Master MT, ST and DS proprietary connections

Sub-drill manufactures a full range of drill stem substitute products, both generic and of our design, and we offer a full design and manufacturing service for the bespoke manufacture of tools to meet individual customer requirements. We offer all of these products ...

Drive stem valves, authorised inspection, service and repair

Sub-drill provides inspection, repair and pressure testing services for all makes of Top Drive, IBOP’s, Kelly, Gray Valves, Bit-Subs, Floats Subs, Near Bit Stabilisers and Drop-in Check Valves to OEM Standards, from manufacturers including NOV, Global ...

World-first builds the way for HQ expansion

On the back of a world-first, Sub-drill is substantially increasing its HQ footprint in line with its progressive strategy and vision for the future. Estimated for completion in late 2020, the additional 6900 sq.ft has been designed specifically for our unique procedures ...

Sub-drill to remain operational for essential work

As part of the essential oil & gas industry supply chain, Sub-drill will endeavour to meet our client’s critical equipment requirements, while maintaining strict compliance with current Government guidelines on social distancing and self-isolation ...

Nice touch Sub-drill - as branded vehicles make an impact across the North-East

You may have already spotted Sub-drill's new branded vehicles across the North-East, displaying a fresh look that shouts loud and proud about the quality of our Subsea Tools and Drilling Equipment. If not, you may do soon, they can't be missed! ...

Sub-drill's Flanged Side Entry Sub is the best solution on the market

Sub-drill's Flanged Side Entry Sub with 'replaceable flange' reduces costs and increases efficiency for rig operators. Sub-Drill have recorded a substantial uptake on its 'replaceable flange side entry sub' by rig operators worldwide ...

Sub-drill is pleased to announce certification renewal from ISO 9001:2008 to ISO 9001:2015

The ISO 9001:2015 certification demonstrates that Sub-drill has processes and procedures in place to meet customer requirements. It also reinforces a commitment and desire to continuously improve our processes and ...

Sub-drill welcomes onboard new appointments

Sub-drill are delighted to announce the arrival of three new staff members at its Westhill HQ. Jim Inglis (Commercial Manager) commented, ..."As a growing global oil & gas support company, we know our ...

Sub-drill awarded NS-1 Facility Re-Approval at OE

Sub-Drill are delighted to be awarded their NS-1 Facility Re-Approval Certification from Fearnley International Group Ltd at Offshore Europe. Mark Paton (Operations Manager / Sub-drill) commented ... "Re-Approval for ...

Substantial Anniversary milestone for Sub-drill

Sub-drill is very proud to celebrate its 25 Year Anniversary and would like to take this opportunity to thank its customers, vendors, peers and staff for their valuable support in our continued success ...

Sub-drill receive NS-1 LEVEL 2 Accreditation

Sub-drill has recently acquired Level 2 NS-1(tm) Facility Accreditation through the Fearnley Procter Group, a global company focused on the provision of equipment manufacturing and inspection standards ...

Mazak E670H

Sub-drill invest in new Mazak manufacturing capability.

Sub-drill become authorised licensee for DP Master DS & MT Connections

Sub-drill are delighted to announce its appointment as an authorised licensee to machine DP-Master Performance Connections. DP-Master are world leaders in the design and manufacture of Drill Pipe, Heavy Weight Drill Pipe, Drill Collars and Drill Stem Accessories ...

Delivery of new UKAS Granite Measuring Table

Sub-drill have taken delivery of a UKAS calibrated granite measuring table to further enhance our Quality Control and Inspection Processes. Sub-drill are committed to continual improvement throughout our organisation ...

New Product / Vort-X Wellbore Jetting Tool

Vort-X™ Wellbore Jetting Tools have been developed as the next step in the evolution of effective wellbore Cleaning and Debris removal ...

Design added to Sub-drill ISO Scope

Sub-drill have recently added design to our ISO9001 scope accredited by BSI. We are committed to providing our clients with effective solutions to their equipment needs and have added design to our ISO scope ...

New Product / Sub-drill Lift Caps / Nubbins

Sub-drill have launched a range of Integral Weight Optimised Handle Style Lift Caps / Nubbins. This unique product offers a number of advantages over the cast steel type and available with API and all proprietary connections ...

Seiki Planning System

Effective planning is crucial to meeting our customers deadlines. Sub-drill installed SEIKI software management to better integrate our production process, providing visual up to date management of ...

Sub-drill Building Extension

A steady increase in business combined with an expanding product range has required Sub-drill to expand our storage facilities in our state of the art facility in Westhill Aberdeenshire. ...

MAZAK Nexus 450 - New Machinery

Sub-drill invested over £3 million in new premises and manufacturing facilities, including state-of-the-art machine tools and quality control measuring equipment. Our latest purchase of a MAZAK ...

New Product - Top Drive Saver Subs - Splined Design

To supplement our range of Top Drive and Kelly Saver Subs, Sub-drill introduced a range of Top Drive Saver Subs with Splined Design to suit the latest Top Drives on the market. Precision machined ...

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