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    NOV Inc.

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    NOV Inc.

    NOV

    NOV Inc. (formerly National Oilwell Varco) is a leading manufacturer of oilfield equipment and components, headquartered in Houston.

    Founded
    1862 (heritage)
    Employees
    32,000+
    Revenue
    $8.5 billion (2023)
    HQ
    Houston, TX
    Drilling EquipmentRig ComponentsDownhole ToolsSubsea Equipment

    NOV Inc. (formerly National Oilwell Varco) is a leading provider of equipment and technology for the oil and gas industry. Headquartered in Houston, NOV designs, manufactures, and sells systems and components used in oil and gas drilling and production, as well as industrial and renewable energy applications. The company's products include drilling rigs, rig components, downhole tools, and subsea equipment.

    Headquarters

    Houston, TX

    Founded

    1862 (heritage)

    Employees

    32,000+

    Revenue

    $8.5 billion (2023)

    CEO

    Jose Bayardo

    Website

    nov.com

    History of NOV Inc.

    NOV's heritage dates back to 1862. The company was formed through the merger of National Oilwell and Varco International in 2005. It grew to become the dominant provider of drilling equipment and rig components worldwide. The company rebranded from National Oilwell Varco to NOV Inc. in 2021.

    Operations & Business Segments

    NOV operates through three segments: Wellbore Technologies, Completion & Production Solutions, and Rig Technologies. The company manufactures everything from top drives and drawworks to drilling bits, tubulars, and completions equipment. NOV supplies virtually every major drilling contractor in the world.

    Headquarters Location

    Houston, TX

    Key Specialties & Capabilities

    Drilling EquipmentRig ComponentsDownhole ToolsSubsea EquipmentTubularsProcess & Flow Equipment

    Frequently Asked Questions About NOV Inc.

    What does NOV stand for?
    NOV stands for National Oilwell Varco. The company shortened its name to NOV Inc. in 2021, reflecting its evolution beyond just oilwell equipment.
    What does NOV manufacture?
    NOV manufactures drilling rigs, rig components (top drives, drawworks), downhole tools, drilling bits, tubulars, subsea equipment, and completions equipment for the global oil and gas industry.
    Where is NOV headquartered?
    NOV Inc. is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
    What does NOV Inc. do in Houston?
    NOV Inc. is a oilfield services company based in Houston, TX. NOV Inc. (formerly National Oilwell Varco) is a leading manufacturer of oilfield equipment and components, headquartered in Houston.
    Where is NOV Inc. headquartered?
    NOV Inc. is headquartered in Houston, TX, founded in 1862 (heritage). The company operates in Houston's energy corridor as part of the oilfield services sector.

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