CUSTOMER-BASED SOLUTIONS
FOR THE WORLD’S MOST
CHALLENGING RESERVOIRS
VARIPERM SOLUTIONS
Variperm combines lengthy industry experience with rigorous engineering and research to refine the best methods of flow distribution technologies.
DOWNHOLE SAND CONTROL DEVICES
Variperm provides a full range of sand management solutions including standard and premium wire wrap, precision punch, mesh, and pre-gravel pack screen products.
DOWNHOLE FLOW CONTROL DEVICES
Variperm develops customized inflow (ICD) and outflow (OCD) control devices.
In-house engineers patent new technologies that accelerate the success of any project.
COMPLETIONS & WORKOVER TOOLS
Variperm specializes in thermally compliant downhole completions systems & tools for SAGD, CSS, steamflood applications, and heavy-oil exploration.
WATERWELL, INDUSTRIAL & ENVIRONMENTAL
We are the leading manufacturer of wire wrapped filtration screens for Water Well, Environmental and Industrial applications.
CASED HOLE FISHING & RENTAL EQUIPMENT
No matter the recovery operation, we offer careful analysis and timely resolution of all fishing-related issues.
VARIPERM SERVICES
Combining our industry expertise, dedication to research and development, and in-house intelligence, we work with you to determine the best custom holistic solutions.
The History of Variperm
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In the late 1960s, Bill Nurcombe is employed with a company that markets sand control filters used in oil and gas wells. In 1969, the US company who manufactures these products stops supplying to the Canadian market. Bill takes that as an opportunity – and together with Ted Hanlon, Len Stein and Bill Burton, buys the U.S. manufacturing company and moves it to Swift Current, Saskatchewan.
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From 1969 to 1978, Variperm’s main focus was perfecting the design and manufacturing process of sand screen filters.
These filters were manufactured from sorted silica sand and, depending on the size of the silica sand used, the permeability of the filter varied.The typical size of the original Variperm screens were 3ft length cylinders of various diameters.
Variperm also formed a partnership with a major supplier of downhole tools supplying Variperm with work-over and completion tools to market to local producers.
Variperm builds a small inventory of “fishing” tools, and in the late 1970’s opens its first service centre in Lloydminster.
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Variperm opens a second service centre in Taber, Alberta (currently located in Brooks, Alberta) and a small sales office in Calgary.
Bill buys out his partners to own 100% of Variperm.
