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News Releases
- Variable Bore Rams Adds New Cameron Variable High Temperature Packers & Top Seals to Inventory (6/23/2021) - Variable Bore Rams Inc. (VBR), the largest original equipment manufacturer (OEM) ram and blowout preventer (BOP) component provider in the world, has added Cameron’s new variable high temperature packers and top seals to its inventory. The products are designed to deliver the functionality of a variable ram assembly in high temperature and high H2S applications. The … Continue reading "Variable Bore Rams Adds New Cameron Variable High Temperature Packers & Top Seals to Inventory"
- Variable Bore Rams Adds New Dual-String Interlocking Shear Rams to Inventory (11/6/2019) - BROUSSARD, La., (Nov. 6, 2019) - Variable Bore Rams Inc. (VBR), the largest original equipment manufacturer (OEM) ram and blowout preventer (BOP) component provider in the world, has added Cameron’s new dual-string interlocking (DSI) shear rams to its inventory. The DSI shear rams enhance operational flexibility with an innovative performance-improving ram interlocking mechanism. Arms on the … Continue reading "Variable Bore Rams Adds New Dual-String Interlocking Shear Rams to Inventory"
- Variable Bore Rams Inc. Opens New West Texas Facility (5/1/2018) - BROUSSARD, La. (May 1, 2018) – Variable Bore Rams Inc. (VBR), one of the largest original equipment manufacturer (OEM) ram and blowout preventer (BOP) component providers in the world, has opened a new facility in Kermit, Texas. VBR provides a wide variety of BOP rams manufactured by Cameron, HMH (Hydril), and NOV (Shaffer). With access … Continue reading "Variable Bore Rams Inc. Opens New West Texas Facility"
- Variable Bore Rams Inc. Supports South Louisiana Flood Victims (9/12/2016) - BROUSSARD, La. (Sept. 12, 2016) – Variable Bore Rams Inc. is lending support to communities in the southern Louisiana disaster zone in the wake of recent flooding.President of VBR, Hines M. "Chip” Marshall Jr. said, "I am truly blessed to have everyone at VBR and the people of Louisiana in my life. I love southern … Continue reading "Variable Bore Rams Inc. Supports South Louisiana Flood Victims"
- Variable Bore Rams, Inc. Celebrates 35 Years of Service (4/16/2015) - LAFAYETTE, La. (April 16, 2015) – Variable Bore Rams, Inc. (VBR), one of the largest original equipment manufacturer (OEM) ram and BOP component providers in the world, is celebrating its 35th year of providing exceptional support and service to blowout preventer operators. The company, founded in Lafayette, Louisiana, has grown from offering a single variable … Continue reading "Variable Bore Rams, Inc. Celebrates 35 Years of Service"
- Variable Bore Rams, Inc. Opens Second Distribution Center in Texas (7/29/2014) - LAFAYETTE, La. (July 29, 2014) – Variable Bore Rams, Inc. (VBR), one of the largest original equipment manufacturer (OEM) ram providers in the world, has expanded with a new distribution center in Midland, Texas, President Hines M. "Chip” Marshall Jr. announced. The new facility will improve response time in New Mexico, Oklahoma and West Texas … Continue reading "Variable Bore Rams, Inc. Opens Second Distribution Center in Texas"
- Variable Bore Rams, Inc. Names McCreary as Sales Account Manager (9/19/2013) - Broussard, LA (September 19, 2013) – Variable Bore Rams, Inc. (VBR), one of the largest original equipment manufacturers (OEM) of blowout preventer components and ram providers in the world, has named Cameron McCreary as sales account manager, announced President Hines M. "Chip" Marshall, Jr. Based in San Antonio, McCreary will be responsible for expanding sales … Continue reading "Variable Bore Rams, Inc. Names McCreary as Sales Account Manager"
- Variable Bore Rams, Inc. Enters Into Agreement with Weatherford Asia Pacific Pte Ltd to Provide Blowout Preventer Rams (1/22/2013) - LAFAYETTE, La. (Jan.22, 2013) – Variable Bore Rams, Inc.(VBR), one of the largest original equipment manufacturers (OEM) of blowout preventer components and ram providers in the world,has entered into an agreement with Weatherford Asia Pacific Pte Ltd to provide Blowout Preventer (BOP) rams, announced President Hines M. "Chip” Marshall, Jr. Equipment stocking will begin in … Continue reading "Variable Bore Rams, Inc. Enters Into Agreement with Weatherford Asia Pacific Pte Ltd to Provide Blowout Preventer Rams"
- Variable Bore Rams, Inc. Adds Hydril Shearing Blind Ram to its Offerings (11/28/2012) - LAFAYETTE, La. (Nov.28, 2012) – Variable Bore Rams, Inc. (VBR), one of the largest original equipment manufacturers (OEM) of blowout preventer components and ram providers in the world, has added the HMH (Hydril) shearing blind ram to its offerings, announced President Hines M. "Chip” Marshall, Jr. Manufactured by HMH Hydril, the ram is capable of … Continue reading "Variable Bore Rams, Inc. Adds Hydril Shearing Blind Ram to its Offerings"
- Variable Bore Rams, Inc. Names Leger Operations Coordinator – Quality Control (10/11/2012) - LAFAYETTE, La. (Oct.11, 2012) – Variable Bore Rams, Inc. (VBR), one of the largest Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) ram and associated Blow‐Out Preventer (BOP) component providers in the world, has named Brandon Leger Operations Coordinator–Quality Control, announced President Hines M. "Chip” Marshall, Jr. Leger will be responsible for VBR’s Quality Program, a management system used … Continue reading "Variable Bore Rams, Inc. Names Leger Operations Coordinator – Quality Control"
- Variable Bore Rams, Inc. Opens Distribution Center in Yoakum, Texas (6/14/2012) - LAFAYETTE, La. (June 14, 2012) – Variable Bore Rams, Inc. (VBR), one of the largest original equipment manufacturers (OEM) of blowout preventer components and ram providers in the world, has added a distribution center in Yoakum, Texas, announced President Hines M. "Chip” Marshall, Jr., P.E. The new distribution center will reduce response time in West … Continue reading "Variable Bore Rams, Inc. Opens Distribution Center in Yoakum, Texas"
- Variable Bore Rams, Inc. Adds Primeaux and Brocato to Broussard Office (5/1/2012) - LAFAYETTE, La. (May 1, 2012) – Variable Bore Rams, Inc. (VBR), one of the largest original equipment manufacturer (OEM) ram providers in the world, has named Jared Primeaux Operations and Logistical Coordinator and Mathew Brocato Assembly Technician, announced President Hines M. "Chip” Marshall, Jr. Primeaux’s responsibilities will include quality control for all active jobs and … Continue reading "Variable Bore Rams, Inc. Adds Primeaux and Brocato to Broussard Office"
- Variable Bore Rams, Inc. Maintains Superior Safety Performance – Exceeds Industry Standards (12/12/2011) - LAFAYETTE, La. (Dec. 12, 2011) – Variable Bore Rams, Inc. (VBR), one of the largest original equipment manufacturer (OEM) ram providers in the world, has exceeded Occupational Safety & Health Association (OSHA) industry standards by meeting a total recordable incident rate (TRIR) of .93 in 2011, announced President Hines M. "Chip” Marshall, Jr. VBR’s dedication … Continue reading "Variable Bore Rams, Inc. Maintains Superior Safety Performance – Exceeds Industry Standards"
- Variable Bore Rams, Inc. to Celebrate Grand Opening of Broussard Facility (10/10/2011) - LAFAYETTE, La. (Oct. 12, 2011) – Variable Bore Rams, Inc. (VBR), one of the largest original equipment manufacturer (OEM) ram providers in the world, will celebrate the grand opening of their Broussard office with an open house from 2 -8 p.m. on Oct. 25. The open house will showcase the 26,654-square-foot shop and warehouse; 3,000-square-foot … Continue reading "Variable Bore Rams, Inc. to Celebrate Grand Opening of Broussard Facility"
- Variable Bore Rams, Inc. and Cameron to Begin Offering New Ram (8/24/2011) - LAFAYETTE, La. (Aug. 31, 2011) – Variable Bore Rams, Inc. (VBR), one of the largest original equipment manufacturer (OEM) ram providers in the world, in conjunction with Cameron, will begin offering 11” 3-1/2” – 5-1/2” variable bore rams, announced President Hines M. "Chip” Marshall, Jr. The new variable bore ram closes on 3-1/2” to 5-1/2” … Continue reading "Variable Bore Rams, Inc. and Cameron to Begin Offering New Ram"
- Variable Bore Rams, Inc. Expands with New Facility; Promotes Bennett and Lee (6/22/2011) - LAFAYETTE (June 22, 2011) – Variable Bore Rams, Inc. (VBRI), one of the largest OEM ram providers in the world, has built a new facility in Broussard, La., President Hines M. "Chip” Marshall, Jr. announced. In addition, Kenneth P. "Kenny” Lee has been promoted to Vice President of Sales and Ernest "Ernie” Bennett promoted to … Continue reading "Variable Bore Rams, Inc. Expands with New Facility; Promotes Bennett and Lee"
Events
- Variable Bore Rams Inc. Hosts Customer Appreciation Crawfish Boil (8/20/2015) - BROUSSARD, La. (Aug. 20, 2015) – Variable Bore Rams Inc. celebrated its customers by hosting a Customer Appreciation Crawfish Boil at the Broussard headquarters facility.All VBR customers were invited to attend the event which included a crawfish boil, refreshments, live music and a fireworks show. VBR employees and staff used this opportunity to express gratitude … Continue reading "Variable Bore Rams Inc. Hosts Customer Appreciation Crawfish Boil"
- Variable Bore Rams Inc.-Sponsored Car to Race in 2015 Indianapolis 500 (5/22/2015) - LAFAYETTE, La. (May 22, 2015) – Variable Bore Rams, Inc. (VBR), one of the largest original equipment manufacturer (OEM) ram and BOP component providers in the world, will be the primary sponsor for the No. 4 Variable Bore Rams – KV Racing Technology car in the 2015 Indianapolis 500 to be held at the Indianapolis … Continue reading "Variable Bore Rams Inc.-Sponsored Car to Race in 2015 Indianapolis 500"
- Variable Bore Rams Inc. Sponsors KV Racing Technology at First Indy Grand Prix of Louisiana (4/8/2015) - LAFAYETTE, La. (April 8, 2015) – Variable Bore Rams, Inc. (VBR), one of the largest original equipment manufacturer (OEM) ram and BOP component providers in the world, announced that it will be the primary sponsor for the No. 4 Variable Bore Rams – KV Racing Technology Chevrolet/Dallara/Firestone car driven by Stefano Coletti in the first … Continue reading "Variable Bore Rams Inc. Sponsors KV Racing Technology at First Indy Grand Prix of Louisiana"
- Variable Bore Rams, Inc. to Host Customer Appreciation Day (4/17/2013) - BROUSSARD, La. (April 17, 2013) -- Variable Bore Rams, Inc. (VBR), one of the largest original equipment manufacturers (OEM) of blowout preventer components and ram providers in the world, is hosting a Customer Appreciation Day on May 2 at its home office in Broussard, La., announced President Hines M. "Chip" Marshall, Jr. VBR will provide … Continue reading "Variable Bore Rams, Inc. to Host Customer Appreciation Day"
Publications
- NEW BILLBOARDS: The Leader in OEM BOP Ram Rentals (11/8/2017) - Have you visited the state-of-the-art VBR facility in Broussard? Think of us as your ram rental superstore. Our elastomer inventory is stored in a modern, climate controlled 3,000-square-foot facility. We’ve grown into a 26,654-square-foot warehouse/shop that holds our blowout preventer ram stock of more than 1,300 in different types and sizes. Our team can meet … Continue reading "NEW BILLBOARDS: The Leader in OEM BOP Ram Rentals"
- Billboard: The Global Choice for Ram Rentals – Wednesday, May 7, 2014 (5/7/2014) - VBR: The Global Choice for Ram Rentals
- Billboard: The Ram Rental Superstore (5/7/2014) - The Ram Rental Superstore providing Rams with Attitude!
- Rams with Attitude From VBR (5/7/2014) - Variable Bore Rams, Inc. (VBR) provides operators;drilling contractors; oilfield service companies; and drilling, workover and completion businesses — domestic and international — with the highest quality OEM rams and elastomers in the industry. As an exclusive OEM rental provider, with a new modern facility and climate-controlled elastomer storage warehouse,VBR offers customers the largest ram inventory … Continue reading "Rams with Attitude From VBR"
- Superstore, Super Service (5/7/2014) - VBR is the Ram Rental Superstore with Super Ram Service. Variable Bore Rams, Inc. (VBR), an OEM ram and elastomer provider, is the industry leader in service and availability. As an exclusive OEM rental provider, VBR offers customers the largest ram inventory — including Cameron, Hydril and NOV (Shaffer) varieties — that meets and exceeds … Continue reading "Superstore, Super Service"
- VBR: The Ram Rental Superstore (5/7/2014) - The Ram Rental Superstore providing Rams with Attitude!
- The Oilfield’s Choice for Ram Rentals (7/1/2011) - Find out what makes Variable Bore Rams, Inc. a leading provider for variable ram solutions and how we earned our reputation for dependable results. That's why we're The Oilfield's Choice for Ram Rentals.