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TUBING & CASING
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MILLING & FISHING
A long track record of successfull milling
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VALVES
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Who we are
Drillstar was founded in 1986 after a management buy-out of the Drillstar workshop opened in 1982. We specialize in the design and manufacturing of drilling solutions. As we speak the same language as our customers we can develop innovative solutions for them. In 2008, Drillstar was integrated into “Artzainak”, a locally based holding company, strategically orientated towards technology development in South West France.
Manufacturing capability
Drillstar Industries is specialized in machining medium to large metal parts and has a total of 7 lathes and 2 milling machines in operation. Since the early days of the company, Drillstar Industries has successfully applied its core competences to other fields of activity which require comparable levels of quality, reactivity and competitiveness. Thanks to the high level of services provided, we maintain long-term sub-contracting partnerships in the aerospace and textile industries.
Quality and certifications
Drillstar Industries quality system is certified ISO 9001. We are also proud to hold the following licences : API 7-1-0121 (Drill Stem Subs) since 1994, API 7-2-0744, API 5B-0076 and VAM for premium threads.
Quality is paramount and we have all the equipment necessary to inspect the parts machined, including API and VAM gauges to check the threads cut in-house. In addition, Drillstar Industries is certified EN9100 certification for the aerospace.
KEY CONTACTS
Thomas Seeney
François Damian-Picollet
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Thank you! LH Pétrochimie 2025
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DARCO at LH Pétrochimie
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DARCO will be attending the LH Pétrochimie trade show on November 19–20 […]

Grupo IPS Visits Drillstar
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