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Women in Oil and Gas: Rising to Acclaim in the Industry
The oil and gas industry has long been a lucrative and fulfilling career option for many people. However, until recently, it has not seen its fair share of women participants in the various fields of the industry.

Up, Up, And Away With Lifting Bails
If your company will be picking up drill pipe any time soon, be sure to add lifting bails to your Black Friday shopping list. For orders and information, call MSI at 877-276-9208.

Home Of Pipe Protectors And More
What makes MSI stand out above all others in the thread protection business? Find out.

MSI’s Presence In Latin America
MSI’s expansion into Latin America enables them to be one of the world’s leading manufacturers of OCTG products.

Thermoforming Plastic Components For Heavy Engineering
What exactly is thermoforming, anyway?

Rhino Tubular Handling Systems
Is there a difference between US and UK Rhino Tubular Handling Systems?

The Importance Of Quality Assurance
ISO, OHSAS – MSI meets and exceeds the standards. Our products have been ISO certified since 1997

Innovative Thread Protector Suppliers
Simply put, we’ve got what it takes to exceed your pipe protection needs. Just look at our new facility in Canada!
OCTG Thread Protectors: Ensuring the Integrity of Drilling Equipment and Pipes
OCTG thread protectors not only prevent thread damage but also ensure the integrity and reliability of the threaded connections. The significance of these protectors cannot be overstated, as damaged threads can lead to leaks, failures, and costly downtime. Additionally, the functionality of OCTG thread protectors extends to safeguarding against corrosion, contamination, and mishandling that can
ExxonMobil Gas and Oil Production Output
What is the latest news for Exon Mobil for 2012 in production plans? How will oil production affect us here in the US and worldwide?
Oil Drilling Equipment World Demand: Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) from MSI
The casing and tubing required for today’s high-tech oil exploration are in great demand. The oil country tubular goods – used in oil and gas wells – usually consist of oil drilling equipment such as the drill pipe and casing for the walls surrounding the pipe. Also, the tubing is required for casing oil wells

What exactly is OCTG??
OCTG (oil country tubular goods) refers to a collection of rolled metal products, more commonly known as pipes, and the various accessories included. This can consist of drill, casing or tubing pipes, thread protectors, stabbing guides, bumper rings, and pipe chocks. OCTG Products For the purpose of this educational blog, we will be discussing pipes,