Our origins lie in Perth, Western Australia, where IPIʼs engineering excellence and primary manufacturing centre is located. The global commercial centre is in the UAE, and further regional hubs are in Europe and North America, giving IPI a combination of local responsiveness with global capability. This footprint allows us to work closely with clients across the world, placing our experts geographically close to our customers, delivering solutions that align with specific operational, regulatory, and environmental needs.
IPIʼs approach has always been grounded in engineering excellence and technical collaboration. We work directly with operators and service companies to truly understand the problems our customers are facing up to.
IPIʼs technology supports all stages of the well lifecycle, from drilling and completions to wellbore intervention, production optimisation, and all the way to plug and abandonment. Whether addressing annular isolation, high-pressure / high temperature, or complex open-hole scenarios, IPI tools are designed for durability, reliability, and operational efficiency
Our unique inflatable packer element technology incorporates elastomers, reinforcement layers, and external anchoring surface finishes (DuraGRIP™) within a single, vulcanised composite unit. This innovative contrawound design replaces more typical inflatable packer components such as non-reinforced inflation bladders, exposed reinforcement layers, and separate rubber covers. IPIʼs true composite design eliminates issues commonly associated with alternatives available in the market while increasing reliability and operational envelopes.
In addition to our core product lines, IPI Packers is a trusted OEM partner to several leading service companies across the oil and gas sector, designing and manufacturing high-performance packer elements and expandable sleeves tailored to specific field requirements.
These long-standing partnerships are built on a foundation of technical expertise, trust, and a shared commitment to delivering downhole solutions that meet the demands of increasingly complex well environments.
Our in-house R&D and design teams are at the forefront of innovation, often collaborating directly with clients to develop new technologies in response to real-world challenges. Whether itʼs adapting an existing tool for a specialised application or engineering a completely new concept from first principles, IPI is known for its ability to respond quickly and deliver with precision.
This flexibility and problem-solving mindset are what continues to set us apart as a technical partner in downhole tool development and push the limits of what is possible in the inflatable and expandable space.
“Our strength lies in our ability to listen to operators, adapt quickly, and deliver precision-engineered inflatable and expandable technologies that perform where it matters most – downhole.” Clem Rowe, Founder & CEO
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Stuart recently joined IPI as the Director of Oil and Gas, bringing with him 15 years of diverse experience in the industry, with a strong focus on inflatable packers. His extensive background encompasses a variety of roles, including field engineering, operations management, sales, and business development. This breadth of expertise, coupled with his international experience in markets across North America, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East, positions Stuart to effectively lead and expand IPI’s oil and gas operations on a global scale. Stuart holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Aberdeen and a Master’s degree in Finance from City University of London. His robust technical foundation and financial acumen uniquely empower him to drive strategic initiatives and foster growth within the company.
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