NOV Inc.

NOV Inc. (formerly National Oilwell Varco) is a multinational corporation based in Houston, Texas. It is a leading worldwide provider of equipment and components used in oil and gas drilling and production operations, oilfield services, and supply chain integration services to the upstream oil and gas industry. The company designs, manufactures, and sells a wide range of products, from drill bits and drill string equipment to pressure control equipment, subsea technology, and complete drilling rigs.

NOV operates in three reportable business segments: Wellbore Technologies, Completion & Production Solutions, and Rig Technologies. These segments encompass the diverse aspects of the oil and gas industry lifecycle, from initial drilling to production and infrastructure development.

The company’s history dates back to the 1860s. Through a series of mergers and acquisitions, including the combination of National Supply, Oilwell Supply, and Varco International, the modern NOV Inc. was formed. It maintains a significant global presence with operations and manufacturing facilities located in major oil and gas regions around the world.

NOV is a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "NOV."