Deep Casing Tools, a leading oil and gas services firm headquartered in Aberdeen (UK), said it has established its new branch office in the Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) area in Dubai, UAE.

Local sales and operational services have contributed to the company’s success and the establishment of a new regional base underpins the commitment to new and existing customers, said a statement from the UK firm.

Besides serving the established Middle East market, the combined office and warehouse facility will also provide a supply base for the growing demand for tools in the Far East, where supply agreements have recently been signed with major contractors in Malaysia and Vietnam, it added.

The facility underpins the strong reputation that the company has established with major operators in the Middle East and reinforces its ambitious growth plans.  

To support this growth, a new post has been created and John Rider has been appointed as the vice president, Middle East and Asia Pacific, based in UAE.  John had previously worked in the UAE, US, Caspian, Russia UK and Africa region.

CEO Lance Davis said: "I am delighted that John has decided to join us. His considerable industry knowledge of field operations and his global commercial and technical sales experience will be invaluable in strengthening Deep Casing Tools’ growth strategy."

Deep Casing Tools had doubled its revenue year-on-year to £9 million ($13.6 million) in 2014, he added.-TradeArabia News Service