newpark resources, inc., publicly traded on the nyse (symbol nr), is a uniquely positioned oilfield services company focused on two distinct business segments: drilling fluids and mats and integrated services. the company was founded in 1932, and its corporate headquarters is located in the woodlands, tx. newpark drilling fluids (ndf) is the largest business unit, having commenced operations in ... read more

newpark resources, inc., publicly traded on the nyse (symbol nr), is a uniquely positioned oilfield services company focused on two distinct business segments: drilling fluids and mats and integrated services. the company was founded in 1932, and its corporate headquarters is located in the woodlands, tx. newpark drilling fluids (ndf) is the largest business unit, having commenced operations in 1997. as the only remaining service company whose primary focus is drilling fluids, ndf has become the third largest drilling fluids company serving the north american market. newpark mats and integrated services (nmis) provides temporary work sites and access roads to drilling sites, as well as site closure and remediation upon completion of operations. nmis is the dominant player in mat rental and integrated site services, with the dura-base™ composite mat system, which provides a safe, cost-effective surface for year-round all weather performance. newpark resources’ significant status in thes read less