John Lawrie Tubulars (“JLT”), a leading supplier of steel piling products, geotechnical and geo-foundation solutions to the construction and drilling industries, today announced the acquisition of RB Johnson Engineering (“RBJ”), a manufacturer of drilling tooling products.
This strategic move strengthens John Lawrie Tubulars’ position in the drilling market and enhances its product range to supply drilling equipment for the site investigation, mineral exploration, water well construction, geothermal, and environmental monitoring markets.
The combination of JLT and RBJ will allow JLT to offer a complete drilling product range, from dynamic sampling through to rotary coring, wireline coring, open hole drilling, friction welded rods and casing.
Under the agreement, RB Johnson Engineering will become part of the John Lawrie Tubulars brand, bringing together complementary expertise, inventory and technologies.
The integration process will begin immediately, with both companies committed to ensuring a seamless transition for employees, customers and partners.
In addition, RB Johnson Engineering will continue operating from a central, easily accessible location in the heart of England, just off Junction 30 of the M1, enabling swift and efficient deliveries while also providing customers with a convenient walk-in trade counter facility.
Quote from Iain Laing, Managing Director, John Lawrie Tubulars
“This acquisition marks a significant expansion for JLT and allows us to offer an extended product range to our customers,” said Iain Laing, Managing Director of John Lawrie Tubulars.
“By combining our strengths, we can now offer complete drilling tooling packages to customers across a wider range of drilling applications and projects.
I welcome Ray Johnson and his team to John Lawrie Tubulars and look forward to working with them as we continue to grow our presence within the drilling industry.”
This strategic acquisition underlines the seriousness of JLT as a major supplier for all your drilling needs.
About John Lawrie Tubulars
John Lawrie Tubulars is a leading specialist in the supply of new and repurposed steel tubular products for the construction industry.
We have invested significantly to ensure we become a one-stop shop for our construction, geotechnical and structural piling industry clients and are now perfectly positioned to offer services to the drilling industry.
With a keen focus on the circular economy, we purchase steel tubulars from the oil and gas industry and repurpose them as a high-quality alternative to newly manufactured steel products for use within the construction piling industry.
About RB Johnson Engineering
RB Johnson Engineering was established by Ray Johnson more than 30 years ago and has become a trusted partner to the drilling industry.
The business produces a full range of drilling tooling products and is one of the last remaining manufacturers in Great Britain still producing core lifters, rotary core and sample barrels, subs, adaptors and hand tooling. It’s products are manufactured to an exceptionally high standard and the company has built an outstanding reputation throughout the worldwide drilling market.
