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Our Purpose

LUFKIN exists to advance human progress by enabling safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible energy production.

Our Vision

LUFKIN aspires to be the most innovative and valued artificial lift partner.

Our Mission

Our Mission is to win, never stop learning, move faster than the competition, and never rest on past accomplishments. We build trust and enduring partnerships with our customers through collaboration, operational excellence and value creation.

Our Values

Our Values

 



Sustainability

People, environment and communities first in all decisions and actions



Customer Focus

We ask, we listen, we act



Respect

Treating others as we want to be treated



Innovation

Solving problems through transformational ideas



Integrity

Always doing what is right



Passion

Driven to win, excitement for what we do, and pride in value creation



Teamwork

Together we are smarter, stronger, and safer

Earning Your Trust

At LUFKIN, we earn the trust of our customers, colleagues, and partners by operating to the highest standards. We are committed to continuous improvement with the philosophy of achieving perfection. This is obtained by building upon our foundation of innovation, collaboration, teamwork, and purpose-driven behaviors. We aspire to exceed all customer requirements and expectations.

The History

LUFKIN’s proud legacy extends back to the early 20th century when the LUFKIN Foundry manufactured railroad and sawmill equipment. The company expanded soon after by pioneering oilfield pumping units in the 1920s. Today, LUFKIN is a world leader in its field, providing precision-engineered oilfield equipment, products, and services to customers around the world.

  • 1902

    Incorporated

  • 1925

    Built first full crank balanced pumping unit

    Built first Gear Driven Beam & Sucker Rod Pumping Unit Reducer

  • 1988

    Initiated Reverse Mark design manufacturing

  • 1997

    LUFKIN acquired Fannie Lee Mitchell

  • 1998

    LUFKIN acquired Nabla and Delta-X, combining them to form LUFKIN Automation

  • 2001

    Introduced LUFKIN Well Manager

    Built longest stroke length conventional unit in the world (260″)

  • 2012

    Acquired Quinn downhole and Grenco Progressive Cavity pumps

  • 2013

    LUFKIN Industries acquired by GE Oil and Gas, later merging with Baker Hughes to become BHGE in 2017

  • 2020

    KPS Capital Partners acquired LUFKIN Industries

    Introduced LONG STROKE – world’s largest crank balanced pumping unit (2560-500-320)

    LUFKIN acquired SLB NA Rod Lift Operations (includes Don-Nan)

  • 2021

    Lufkin Industries acquired US Rod and Patriot Pump