Privacy Policy

Data Protection Policy

 

 1. Purpose

IPI Packers (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to safeguarding the privacy of individuals and ensuring the security of personal data collected through our website, marketing platforms, and business engagements. This Data Protection Statement outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal data in compliance with applicable data protection laws. 

By accessing our website, you acknowledge and consent to the data collection and usage practices described in this statement. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we handle personal information. 

 

 2. Applicable Entities 

This Data Protection Statement applies to the following IPI Packers entities: 

  • IPI Trading Pte Ltd. 
  • IPI Packers (FZE) 
  • Inflatable Packers International Pty Ltd. 
  • IPI Europe EOOD 
  • Inflatable Packers International, LLC 

Each of our entities operates in compliance with local and international data protection regulations. 

 

 3. Data Collection 

3.1. Type of Personal Data Collected 

We collect personal data through various channels for the purpose of providing a service or respond to your inquiries. The data collected may include: 

  • Name, job title, and company details 
  • Contact information (email address, phone number) 
  • Website usage data (IP address, browser type, pages visited) 
  • Communication preferences and marketing interactions 
  • Information provided through inquiries, surveys, and events 

 

3.2. Personal Data Collection Purposes 

We collect and process personal data for the purposes which you have consented to, which include the following: 

  • To respond to inquiries and business communications 
  • To provide our products and services 
  • To manage marketing campaigns and promotional outreach 
  • To improve website functionality and user experience 
  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations 
  • For internal administrative and operational purposes 

 

 4. Cookies 

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and gather analytics on website usage. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies. You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, certain features may be affected. 

 

 5. Links to Other Sites 

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Data Protection Statement applies solely to IPI Packers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites, and users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those sites before providing any personal data. 

 

 6.  Data Retention and Deletion 

IPI Packers retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Data is securely deleted or anonymized when: 

  • The data is no longer needed for the intended purpose 
  • The retention period required by applicable regulations has expired 
  • The individual requests data deletion in accordance with their rights under applicable data protection laws 
  • Data will be anonymized after ten (10) years for all users who have not interacted with us since, unless retention is necessitated for legal and/or tax purposes. 

 

 7. Contact Us 

If you have any questions about this Data Protection Statement or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected].


Ā Made Differently,
Ā Perform Better

Twitter Linkedin Youtube
Industries
Company
Contact

Ā Made Differently,
Ā Perform Better

Twitter Linkedin Youtube
Industries
Company
Contact

Stuart Brown

Director

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 IPIā€™s oil and gas operations on a global scale. Stuart holds a Masterā€™s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Aberdeen and a Masterā€™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.

Masoud Jangani

Director

Masoud joined IPI Packers in 2022 as the Oil & Gas Region Manager for the Asia Pacific, bringing over 20 years of experience across operations management, technical sales, and business development in the resources sector. His diverse career spans both the mining and oil & gas industries, where he has held key leadership roles at global companies. In 2024, Masoud was appointed Director of the Mining, Water, and Geotech product lines (MWG), driving strategic growth and expansion across these sectors. Masoud holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering and graduate certificates in finance and business law.

Garry Taylor

Dave Knell

Director

David (Dave) Knell has been involved with the manufacture and application of inflatable packers for over 35 years. He started his career as an apprentice aged 15, and within a year, was running packers offshore, in Western Australia. Dave was the first employee of IPI and has been instrumental in the development of IPIā€™s manufacturing facility and capabilities. His knowledge of building packers is backed by extensive experience in the field, an innate understanding of real-world applications, and a fierce attention to detail. Dave is currently focused on expanding IPIā€™s ISO9001 certified manufacturing operations on a global scale, to better serve customers and to foster the continued growth of the company.

Francis Ford

Director

Francis joined IPI in 2005, based in Perth, Western Australia, as an apprentice. He developed his skills in manufacturing, tool and packer design and field operations across multiple industries ā€“ mining, water, civil/construction and oil & gas. His level of expertise and understanding enabled him to progress into leading IPIā€™s R&D efforts as manager. This included leading key custom / OEM designs and their practical developments, for multiple clients as well as continuing to progress the design and development of IPIā€™s unique systems. Now as engineering director, he is developing IPIā€™s engineering team to better support clients by improving our predictive packer modelling and fostering the continuous improvement of our packer tools and technology. A member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers and author of several technical papers, he is credited in several industry patents.

Joel Adams

Director

Joel Adams is a hydrogeologist, turned packer expert who has spent 30 years applying inflatable packer technology to complex downhole problems. His experience includes well testing for nuclear waste site characterization, water resources, water rights, rock stress testing, water well rehabilitation, and plug and abandonment (P&A). Joel has been leading the team as Director – North America since 2007 and has been associated with IPI, either as a key customer, agent or employee, since its founding in 1999. He led the introduction of IPI packer technology to P&A work, offshore in the Gulf of Mexico, and the establishment of DuraFRACĀ® packers as the market leader in the water well hydrofrac market. With numerous publications and presentations, Joel is a recognized expert in well testing and custom packer system design.

Howard Kenworthy

Director

Howard joined IPI in 2005 as commercial manager when IPI had 5 staff and was making customized product to order. His prior career was with UK public companies in retailing and financial services, leading operating companies. He holds an MBA which he took a few years after his degree from Oxford (Philosophy, Politics and Economics). He has led IPIā€™s distribution development with standard products and established most of IPIā€™s international operations as part of his role in business planning, finance and strategy. This included joint ventures in the USA, Chile and Indonesia. He was based in South East Asia 2015 to 2022, prior to relocating to Sharjah in the UAE, from where, as Commercial Director, he continues to develop and co-ordinate planning and strategy, the groupā€™s global distribution and financial operations.

Clem Rowe

Founder and Executive Chair

Born and bred in Western Australia, Clem is a Curtin University graduate with a degree in mechanical engineering. Early in his career, Clem worked on offshore engineering projects in Western Australia and France. While working offshore, Clem was first exposed to inflatable packers, manufactured by a small Australian company that he subsequently joined in 1988 as Engineering Director. Clem established IPI in 1999 and has grown it from a small Western Australian manufacturing operation, to the world-wide manufacturing and distribution organization that it is today, by carefully selecting a competent team, that shares his values of quality, innovation and customer service. Clem is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, the Institute of Hydrogeologists and the Institution of Engineers, Australia. He is the author of multiple articles and papers on inflatable packers and their application and has several international patents to his credit.

Our Company

Made Differently, Perform BetterĀ 

Discover why we’re the market leader for
Inflatable Packers across a variety of industries.Ā 

Our Industries