What Superior Inspection Services does

Superior Inspection Services (SIS) is an oilfield tubular services company founded in 1980 as Philco Inspection and rebranded under its current name after being acquired by Workstrings International in 1999. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Superior Energy Services, a publicly traded diversified oilfield services conglomerate whose related entities include HB Rentals, International Snubbing Services, Stabil Drill, Wild Well Control, and Workstrings International. SIS operates primarily from its global headquarters at 1110 Smede Highway in Broussard, Louisiana, with an additional Permian-focused facility in Lubbock, Texas, a marketing office in Houston, Texas, and international service capability in Brazil and Aberdeen, United Kingdom.

The company delivers an integrated suite of cleaning, inspection, repair, and coating services for drill pipe, casing, tubing, and other oilfield tubular goods. Non-destructive testing modalities include Full Length Ultrasonic Testing (FLUT) — two units operated at Broussard — Ultrasonic Thickness Testing (UTT), Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI), Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), Electro-Magnetic Inspection (EMI), Full-Length Drift, dimensional, and visual inspections, all performed under API, DS1, and NS2 inspection criteria. Cleaning is executed via a proprietary two-stage system combining shot-blasting of the outer diameter with hydro-blasting of the inner diameter, available across Broussard (three units), Lubbock, and Aberdeen. Repair services include OD grinding, a patented inline lathe refacing system for re-beveling pin connections, and hard banding for tool-joint wear protection. The exclusive Rust Grip OD coating, applied at the Broussard coating plant, addresses corrosion and OD pitting on tubulars deployed in open water and challenging completion environments.

Commercially, SIS sells quote-based B2B professional services to oil and gas operators across deep water Gulf of Mexico, domestic land, and international markets, with secondary demand from rental tubular companies. Mobile inspection units extend the service offsite at customer locations, and the company operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to support rig schedules. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. SIS differentiates on its integrated one-stop offering, proprietary coating and refacing technology, multi-decade track record, and the cross-sell leverage provided by its position within the Superior Energy Services portfolio.

Name

Superior Inspection Services

Legal name

Superior Inspection Services

Website

https://superior-inspection.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Superior Inspection Services is an oilfield tubular services firm offering cleaning, inspection, repair, and coating for drill pipe and completion tubulars. Founded in 1980 and operating as a subsidiary of Superior Energy Services, it serves oil and gas operators across the Gulf of Mexico, Permian Basin, and international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Oilfield Tubular Inspection and Maintenance Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Mining (213)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Inspection, Integrity & Testing Services (NDT, Well Integrity, Corrosion, QA/QC) (EUALABAO)

Keywords

• Oilfield tubular inspection
• Drill pipe services
• Tubular coating services
• Oilfield equipment maintenance
• Downhole tubular repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Broussard

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tubular Inspection Services: Inspection services including Full Length Ultrasonic Testing (FLUT), EMI, MPI, PT, dimensional measurements, and visual inspections. Performed at facilities and in-field 24/7.
2. Cleaning Services: ID hydro-blasting, shot blasting of OD, and high pressure water ID cleaning systems for tubular goods preparation.
3. Repair and Refacing Services: O.D. grinding, patented inline lathe refacing system, hard banding services, and connection preparation.
4. Coating Services: Exclusive Rust Grip OD coating application for corrosion and pitting mitigation on tubulars.
5. Storage and Logistics Services: Complete maintenance and storage services for tubular goods and equipment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Superior Inspection Services provides inspection, cleaning, repair, and protective coating services for oilfield tubular goods, including drill pipe, drill collars, and associated downhole tools. The company operates fixed inspection facilities in Broussard, Louisiana and Lubbock, Texas, along with mobile inspection units that are deployed to customer well sites and offshore rigs. Services are delivered to oil and gas operators and service companies operating in the Deep Water Gulf of Mexico, Permian Basin, and international markets.

Product overview

Superior Inspection Services operates as an integrated service provider offering a unified portfolio of oilfield tubular inspection, cleaning, repair, and coating services for drill pipe and completion tubulars. The company's core offerings include Full Length Ultrasonic Testing (FLUT) for non-destructive testing, comprehensive NDT Services (UTT, MPI, FLUT, PT, EMI), and exclusive Rust Grip™ OD Coating for corrosion protection. Supporting services include shot blasting and hydroblasting cleaning systems, patented in-line lathe refacing, hard banding, laser tally, and mobile inspection units. Services are performed under API, DS1, and NS2 inspection criteria, available 24/7 at company facilities in Broussard, Louisiana and Lubbock, Texas, as well as internationally in Brazil and Aberdeen, UK. The company operates as part of Superior Energy Services parent company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Drill Pipe and Tubular Inspection
• Tubular Cleaning Services
• Drill Pipe and Tubular Repair
• Rust Grip OD Coating
• Mobile Inspection Field Services
• QA/QC Inspection Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Asset life extension through inspection and coating programs

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Superior Energy Servicesparent companyOthersSuperior Inspection Services is a subsidiary of Superior Energy Services, Inc. Part of the Superior family of companies including HB Rentals, International Snubbing Services, Stabil Drill, Superior Energy Completion Services, Wild Well Control, and Workstrings International.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Element Materials Testing: Major materials testing and inspection services provider with oil & gas industry coverage, including NDT and QA/QC capabilities comparable to SIS's tubular inspection scope.
• Halliburton: One of the largest oilfield services companies globally, providing drilling, evaluation, and completion services including tubular inspection support; competes broadly with SIS through integrated service offerings.
• Intertek: Global TIC provider serving the oil & gas industry with materials testing, NDT, and asset integrity services that overlap with SIS's tubular inspection and quality assurance offerings.
• Weatherford International: Large diversified oilfield services and equipment provider offering tubular running services, drill string inspection tools, and integrated wellsite services that overlap with SIS's tubular inspection and repair scope.
• Applus+ (Applus Inspection): Global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) company with energy sector NDT and integrity service lines that overlap with SIS's tubular inspection and QA/QC capabilities.

Direct peers

• Rosen Group (ROSEN): Global provider of inspection and integrity services for pipelines and tubulars, with strong ultrasonic and EMAT technology capabilities that directly overlap with SIS's FLUT and EMI services.
• T.D. Williamson: Specializes in pipeline and tubular integrity services including ultrasonic and electromagnetic inspection technologies for oil and gas assets; competes with SIS in tubular NDT and integrity programs.
• NOV Tuboscope: National Oilwell Varco's Tuboscope brand is the global leader in tubular inspection and coating services for OCTG and drill pipe, making it the closest direct competitor to SIS's core inspection, cleaning, and coating offering.
• TEAM, Inc. Provides specialty industrial inspection, NDT, and integrity services to the energy and petrochemical sectors, including tubular and drilling-related inspection work comparable to SIS's offering.

Others

• Workstrings International: Sister company within Superior Energy Services and a major rental tubular provider; although not a direct inspection competitor, it is SIS's anchor customer and parent lineage, making it a directly comparable tubular services business model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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