TRC Services of Texas, Inc. today announced that Tony O’Neal has been promoted to Vice President of Quality Assurance


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TRC Services of Texas – Tony O’Neal – Vice President of Quality Assurance

Tony’s long history in the sucker rod industry and his extensive quality assurance expertise will continue to be a huge asset for the company. His experience has proven critical in enabling TRC to be the first company to remanufacture a world class sucker rod.

“We are excited to welcome Tony into his new role at TRC,” said Ralph Stark, President of TRC Services of Texas, Inc. “Tony’s long history in the sucker rod industry and his extensive quality assurance expertise will continue to be a huge asset for the company. His experience has proven critical in enabling TRC to be the first company to remanufacture a world class sucker rod.”

Mr. O’Neal has enjoyed a successful 45-year career in non-destructive testing, operations management, and quality control systems. Prior to joining TRC, Mr. O’Neal held various operational and management positions with Tuboscope, Baker Tubular, ICO, and Norris.

Mr. O’Neal is certified by the American Society of Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) in various nondestructive testing disciplines including visual testing, magnetic particle testing, electromagnetic testing, and ultrasonic testing. He is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) sanctioned certified shot peening specialist.

Mr. O’Neal is currently serving on the Task Group appointed by the API Committee on Standardization of Oilfield Equipment and Materials to revise API RP 11BR, “Recommended Practice for Care and Handling of Sucker Rods,” and API Spec 11B, “Specifications for Sucker Rods.” He is the author of “Shot Peening Sucker Rods to Prolong Fatigue Life,” published by the Southwest Petroleum Short Course in 2012. Mr. O’Neal is an expert on shot peening sucker rods, which remains a cornerstone of TRC’s core products and services.

About TRC Services, Inc.

Founded in 1996, TRC Services, Inc. is a leader in the sucker rod industry. TRC is uniquely positioned to manage its customers entire sucker rod programs. Product and service lines include new and remanufactured steel sucker rods, new Fiberflex Fiberglass sucker rods, sucker rod string designs, failure analysis, and well optimization services. TRC services customers throughout the United States through three plants in Midland, TX, and plant in Oklahoma City, OK.

For more information, please contact Ralph Stark at rstark@trcsuckerrods.com.

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