Whittle & Neher Systems

What Whittle & Neher Systems does

WNS Lowery is a privately held manufacturer of artificial lift and wellhead equipment serving oil and gas production operators. The company was formed when Whittle & Neher Systems, founded in 1984 in Oklahoma City, acquired Lowery Wellheads (founded 1979 in Tulsa) in 2018, creating the combined WNS Lowery entity. Operating from a single manufacturing facility at 2221 SE 69th Street in Oklahoma City, WNS Lowery produces ductile iron, carbon steel, and stainless steel components organized around three pressure-tiered stack-up product lines: 1500 PSI Standard Style, 3000/5000 PSI Threaded Performance Style, and 5000 PSI Flanged Performance Style. End users are upstream oil and gas producers operating rod lift wells across the United States and select international markets including Canada, Australia, Peru, and Venezuela.

Name

Whittle & Neher Systems

Legal name

Whittle & Neher Systems

Website

https://wnslowery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WNS Lowery is a private Oklahoma City-based manufacturer of oilfield artificial lift components, including stuffing boxes, blowout preventers, wellheads, and check valves, serving oil and gas production wells across the United States and internationally via a regional distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Oilfield Artificial Lift Equipment

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Production Services & Artificial Lift (ESP, Rod Lift, Gas Lift, Chemicals) (EUALABAH)

Keywords

• Oilfield equipment manufacturing
• Artificial lift components
• Blowout preventers
• Wellhead equipment
• Check valves

Headquarters

HQ city

Oklahoma City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Oilfield Equipment Sales: One-time hardware sales of oilfield equipment including stuffing boxes, blowout preventers, wellheads, valves, rod rotators, and accessories. Products are sold as complete stack-ups (1500 PSI, 3000 PSI, 5000 PSI rated) for artificial lift applications. No subscription or recurring revenue model indicated.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Whittle & Neher Systems (operating as WNS Lowery) manufactures ductile iron, carbon steel, and stainless steel oilfield artificial lift equipment—including stuffing boxes, blowout preventers, wellheads, polished rod rotators, and valves—organized around 1500 PSI Standard, 3000/5000 PSI Performance, and 5000 PSI Flanged stack-up product lines. Products are sold as complete artificial lift stack-ups through a network of regional sales representatives and dealers in the U.S. and select international markets.

Product overview

WNS Lowery is a manufacturer of oilfield artificial lift equipment formed by the 2018 merger of Whittle & Neher Systems (founded 1984) and Lowery Wellheads (founded 1979). The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of rod lift wellhead components organized around three pressure-rated stack-up lines (1500 PSI Standard, 3000/5000 PSI Threaded Performance, and 5000 PSI Flanged Performance). Core products include stuffing boxes (Standard Style, Performance Style, Hybrid Flapper, and Pollution Control variants), blowout preventers (economy Model 150/300, Performance Style L-300T/L-500T, Flanged L-500F/L-1000F, Integrated Tee L-ITBOP, and WNS-HP6), combination units integrating BOP and flow tee functions, polished rod rotators, wellheads and flanges in Larkin/Huber/Hinderliter styles, and valves including back pressure regulators, safety relief valves, vapor relief valves, choke valves, and check valves. Supporting products include HE-LUG/SHE-LUG lubricating glands, Oil Reservoir Glands, polished rod lubricators, shut down control devices, flow/pumping tees, and consumable packing materials. All products are manufactured in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma with American materials and labor.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Standard Style Stuffing Boxes Industry-standard 1500 PSI rated stuffing boxes for rod lift well sealing, available in Single Pack, Double Pack, and Inverted configurations with optional HE-LUG, Oil Reservoir Gland, and Pollution Control Spool attachments for oil and gas operators.
• Performance Style Stuffing Boxes High-pressure stuffing boxes rated for 1500, 3000, and 5000 PSI for rod lift wells, featuring compression bolts enabling maintenance under pressure and corrosion-resistant coatings, with optional HE-LUG and Pollution Control Base attachments for oil and gas producers.
• Hybrid Flapper Stuffing Box (HFSB) 5000 PSI rated stuffing box with integrated flapper valve that automatically seals the well if the polished rod breaks, featuring low-profile design, dome-style primary packing, and NACE MR-01-75 sour service compliance for oil and gas production wells.
• Model 150 and Model 300 Blowout Preventers Economy series blowout preventers providing quick well shutoff by sealing around polished rods on rod lift wells, featuring reinforced Huber-style ram blocks and ACME threaded end seals with O-rings.
• Model L-300T and L-500T Blowout Preventers Performance Style blowout preventers with innovative ram block seal design preventing seal extrusion and pressure-balanced ram design reducing operator effort, suitable for low temperature and sour service applications in oil and gas production wells.
• Model L-500F and L-1000F Flanged Blowout Preventers Flanged dual ram blowout preventers with pressure-balanced ram design and innovative seal design, suitable for low temperature and sour service applications and pressure tested prior to factory shipment.
• Integrated Tee Blow-Out Preventor (L-ITBOP) Compact low-profile 5000 PSI blowout preventor with integrated 45 degree flow outlets, pressure-balanced rams requiring only 100 ft/lb torque to seal, and NACE MR0175 sour service compliance for oil and gas wellhead applications.
• L-ITBOP Combination Units Integrated BOP and Flow Tee combination units (L-ITBOP, L-ITBOP HFSB, L-300TR/500TR HFSB) designed to shorten stack-up height and enhance wellsite production by eliminating threaded connections for oil and gas producers.
• Polished Rod Rotators Polished rod rotators (Models 302/302SG, 303/303SG, 403/403SG) using helical worm gear design to convert reciprocating pump action to rotational motion, reducing tubing, rod coupling, and packing wear while assisting paraffin removal on rod lift wells.
• Wellheads and Flanges Full line of Larkin, Huber, and Hinderliter style tubing and casing heads with operating pressures of 1500, 2000, 3000, or 5000 PSI, including L-W2W Profile Tubing Head and adapter flanges for oil and gas wellhead applications.
• W770 Series Back Pressure Regulator (BPR) Back pressure regulator maintaining constant back pressure on pumpjack oil columns to prevent gas bubbles from breaking out of solution, reducing paraffin buildup and extending stuffing box packing life on oil and gas production wells.
• 2500 Series Safety Relief Valve ASME-certified pressure relief valve for general-purpose gas and liquid applications, manufactured and tested per ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Section VIII and independently certified by the National Board with UV and NB stamps for oil and gas and industrial users.
• 1500 Series Vapor Relief Valve Non-code vapor relief valve designed for controlling vapor emissions in low-pressure applications, adjustable from 3oz to 12psi with tamper-proof seal option for low-pressure oil and gas and industrial users.
• Series 20 Choke Valve 2-inch NPT forge tee body adjustable choke valve rated for 2M and 3M pressure, featuring tungsten carbide trim for abrasive media applications in oil and gas wellhead operations.
• Check Valves Full line of carbon steel and stainless steel swing check and ball check valves, 100% Made in America with optional Z-PEX coating for heat resistance up to 550 degrees F, for oilfield, industrial, and specialty applications.
• 5000 PSI Flanged Performance Style Stack-Up Complete flanged artificial lift component lineup rated for 5000 PSI working pressure, offering the highest pressure single-source stack-up configuration for harshest oilfield wellhead applications.
• 3000 and 5000 PSI Threaded Performance Style Stack-Up Complete threaded high-pressure artificial lift component lineup rated for 3000 or 5000 PSI, offering improved safety and efficiency over standard style components for evolving oilfield conditions.
• 1500 PSI Standard Style Stack-Up Complete industry-standard artificial lift component lineup rated for 1500 PSI working pressure, including stuffing boxes, BOPs, tees, and wellheads for low-pressure oil field wellhead applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Shortened stack-up height increasing production efficiency
• +3 more outcomes

Segments1 record

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

15 partnerships are on record, tiered regional.

• M&M Equipment (Kansas)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional sales representative for Kansas territory handling both Wellhead Division and Valve Division products.
• Madden Sales & Service (West Texas)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional sales representative for West Texas territory.
• Bob Davis Sales (North Texas)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional sales representative for North Texas Wellhead Division.
• Spicer & Sandburg (North Texas)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional sales representative for North Texas Valve Division.
• Armstrong Weatherly Associates (South Texas)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional sales representative for South Texas territory.
• The Gauge House LLC (South Louisiana)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional sales representative for South Louisiana territory.
• Wellbone Oilfield Supply (North East)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional sales representative for North East territory.
• Tom Hearring Company (North East)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional sales representative for North East territory.
• MPI Warehouse Specialty (Wyoming, Montana)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional sales representative for Wyoming and Montana territories.
• BTL Equipment Inc. (California)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional sales representative for California territory.
• MOAB Energy (Ark-La-Tx)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional sales representative for Valve Division in Ark-La-Tx territory.
• Plainsman Manufacturing (Canada)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational sales representative for Canadian market.
• Oil Baron Supply (Australia)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational sales representative for Australian market.
• Andes Petroleum (Peru)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational sales representative for Peruvian market.
• Grupo Citrino (Venezuela)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational sales representative for Venezuelan market.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Forum Energy Technologies: FET designs and manufactures wellhead equipment, BOPs, valves, and artificial lift products for the oilfield. Overlaps directly with WNS Lowery across multiple product lines including rod-lift components and pressure control.
• Weatherford International: Weatherford is a direct competitor in artificial lift and production equipment, including rod-lift systems, wellheads, and pressure control equipment for upstream oil & gas — directly comparable to WNS Lowery's core product categories.
• Cactus Wellhead (Cactus, Inc.): Cactus is a focused wellhead equipment manufacturer serving US and international oil & gas operators. Competes head-to-head with WNS Lowery in wellhead, BOP, and surface production equipment, particularly in unconventional and conventional production applications.
• Lufkin Industries (NOV subsidiary): Lufkin is a long-established brand specializing in rod-lift pumping units and beam pump equipment, now part of NOV. It is the closest direct competitor to WNS Lowery in rod-lift/artificial lift applications for mature onshore production wells.

Emerging players

• Borets: Borets is one of the world's largest manufacturers of electric submersible pumps (ESP) and artificial lift systems. While focused on ESP rather than rod lift, it is a relevant comparable in the broader artificial lift category that competes for the same customer's well-completion budget.
• D&L Oil Tools: D&L Oil Tools manufactures and supplies wellhead equipment, production tools, and artificial lift accessories for oil & gas operators. A smaller-scale niche competitor comparable in product scope and customer segment to WNS Lowery.

Broad incumbents

• NOV (National Oilwell Varco): NOV manufactures wellheads, BOPs, and production equipment under multiple brands including its former Lufkin rod-lift operations. Directly comparable product portfolio with much broader scale, geographic reach, and capital base than WNS Lowery.
• Halliburton: Halliburton's Production Solutions and artificial lift business supplies rod pump equipment, wellheads, and downhole tools for upstream operators. Competitively overlaps with WNS Lowery, particularly in US land and pressure-control products.
• Baker Hughes: Baker Hughes produces artificial lift systems, wellhead equipment, and pressure control technology as part of its broader oilfield services portfolio. Comparable in product scope to WNS Lowery but at substantially larger scale and with global service infrastructure.
• Schlumberger (Cameron): Schlumberger's Cameron division is the global leader in wellhead equipment, blowout preventers, and surface production systems serving artificial lift wells. Overlaps with WNS Lowery across BOPs, wellheads, and valves, but at vastly larger scale and global reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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