FMC Technologies
Former North American oilfield-equipment company specializing in subsea, surface, and energy-infrastructure technologies.
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Overview
FMC Technologies, Inc. was a North American industrial technology company that designed, manufactured, installed, and serviced equipment for the exploration, production, transportation, and processing of hydrocarbons. Its principal customers included oil and gas producers, drilling contractors, engineering and construction companies, and operators of offshore and onshore energy infrastructure. The company became especially associated with complex offshore production systems and was one of the major suppliers of subsea equipment used to control and produce oil and gas from fields beneath the seabed. The company emerged from the machinery businesses of Food Machinery Corporation, commonly known as FMC. In 2000, FMC announced a restructuring that separated its machinery activities from its chemicals operations. The machinery business was organized as FMC Technologies, Inc., while FMC Corporation continued as the chemicals company. FMC Technologies began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on June 14, 2001, establishing itself as an independent public company rather than simply an operating division of FMC. Its operations were organized into three broad areas: Subsea Technologies, Surface Technologies, and Energy Infrastructures. Subsea Technologies covered subsea production systems, subsea processing equipment, control systems, and related services. Surface Technologies supplied wellheads, high-pressure pumps, fluid-control equipment, and other systems used at production sites. Energy Infrastructures included measurement solutions, marine loading systems, and equipment supporting the movement and handling of hydrocarbons. Across these businesses, FMC Technologies combined equipment manufacturing with engineering, project execution, installation, maintenance, and field services. The company expanded through acquisitions and portfolio changes. Its earlier acquisition of Kongsberg Offshore from Siemens strengthened its position in Norwegian and international offshore markets. In 2008, FMC Technologies separated its FoodTech and Airport businesses into John Bean Technologies Corporation, allowing the remaining company to concentrate more closely on energy equipment and services. It acquired Multi Phase Meters in 2009, adding measurement and instrumentation capabilities for multiphase oilfield applications, and acquired Pure Energy Services in 2012. In 2014, it divested its Material Handling Products business to Syntron Material Handling, further narrowing its portfolio around energy-related technologies. By 2015, FMC Technologies had approximately 17,400 employees and a network of about 30 locations in 16 countries. Its principal headquarters were in northern Houston, while Norway represented one of its largest international operating centers, with substantial activity in Kongsberg, Asker, Bergen, Stavanger, Kristiansund, Florø, and Notodden. The company served a global energy industry and maintained operations or facilities across North America, Europe, South America, Asia, Africa, and other oil-producing regions. FMC Technologies' final transformation came through its combination with French engineering and oilfield-services company Technip. The proposed transaction was announced on May 19, 2016, and received regulatory approval before the combined business began operating as TechnipFMC on January 17, 2017. The all-share merger created a larger integrated provider of subsea, offshore, and onshore energy technologies. FMC Technologies therefore no longer operates as a standalone brand or public company; its activities and organizational legacy continue within TechnipFMC.
History
FMC Technologies developed from the machinery operations of Food Machinery Corporation, or FMC. FMC had historically operated across machinery and chemicals, but in 2000 announced a restructuring that would establish two separately traded companies. The machinery activities became FMC Technologies, while the chemicals business retained the FMC Corporation name. FMC Technologies completed its transition into an independent public company when its shares began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on June 14, 2001. As an independent company, FMC Technologies concentrated on equipment and services for the oil and gas industry. Its operations were organized around Subsea Technologies, Surface Technologies, and Energy Infrastructures. The subsea business supplied systems for offshore well control, production, processing, and subsea field development. Surface Technologies covered wellheads, high-pressure pumps, and fluid-control systems used in onshore and offshore production. Energy Infrastructures supplied measurement, loading, and related equipment for the handling and movement of hydrocarbons. The company also provided engineering, installation, maintenance, and field support, making it more than a component manufacturer. The business expanded its technical and geographic capabilities through acquisitions. In 1993, while the activities were still associated with FMC's machinery operations, FMC acquired Kongsberg Offshore from Siemens. The transaction helped build a significant Norwegian and offshore technology presence. FMC Technologies later acquired Multi Phase Meters in 2009, adding advanced instrumentation for measuring multiphase oil flows, and acquired Pure Energy Services in 2012. These transactions supported the company's emphasis on production optimization and specialized oilfield technology. FMC Technologies also reshaped its portfolio through divestitures. In 2008, it spun off its FoodTech and Airport businesses into John Bean Technologies Corporation. This separation removed activities outside the core energy focus and left FMC Technologies more concentrated on oilfield equipment. In 2014, the Material Handling Products business was sold to Syntron Material Handling, an affiliate of Levine Leichtman Capital Partners. The company's remaining activities were therefore centered increasingly on subsea systems, surface production equipment, measurement, and energy infrastructure. The company operated internationally, with a major base in Houston and a particularly extensive Norwegian presence. By 2015, it reported approximately 17,400 employees, around 30 locations, and operations in 16 countries. Norwegian sites included Kongsberg, Asker, Bergen, Stavanger, Kristiansund, Florø, and Notodden. Other operating markets included Brazil, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Australia, Poland, Russia, India, Angola, and Nigeria. The geographic footprint reflected the global nature of offshore and oilfield-services demand. On May 19, 2016, FMC Technologies announced a combination with Technip, a French engineering and project-services company. The transaction was structured as an all-share merger and was intended to unite Technip's engineering and project capabilities with FMC Technologies' subsea and production-equipment expertise. Following regulatory approvals, the combined company began operating as TechnipFMC on January 17, 2017. FMC Technologies consequently ceased to exist as an independent listed company, although its businesses, personnel, technologies, and corporate history became part of TechnipFMC.
- 2017
TechnipFMC launches
[1]The merged business began operating as TechnipFMC on January 17.
- 2016
Technip merger announced
[1]FMC Technologies and Technip announced an all-share combination that would create TechnipFMC.
- 2014
Material Handling Products divestiture
[1]The Material Handling Products business was sold to Syntron Material Handling.
- 2012
Pure Energy Services acquisition
[1]FMC Technologies acquired Pure Energy Services, expanding its energy-services portfolio.
- 2009
Multi Phase Meters acquisition
[1]The company acquired Norwegian instrumentation specialist Multi Phase Meters.
- 2008
John Bean Technologies spin-off
[1]FoodTech and Airport businesses were separated into John Bean Technologies Corporation.
- 2001
Public-market debut
[1]FMC Technologies began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on June 14.
- 2000
Machinery business separated from FMC
[1]FMC announced a restructuring that created FMC Technologies as the separately organized machinery company alongside FMC Corporation's chemicals business.
- 1993
Acquisition of Kongsberg Offshore
[1]FMC acquired Norway-based Kongsberg Offshore from Siemens, strengthening its offshore technology and Norwegian operating base.
Products and positioning
A global oilfield-equipment and engineering supplier focused on technically demanding subsea, surface-production, measurement, and energy-infrastructure applications.
Subsea equipment
Subsea production systems
Integrated systems used to control, produce, and manage offshore oil and gas wells located beneath the seabed. The offering included subsea production equipment, control technologies, processing-related systems, engineering, installation support, and lifecycle services.
Surface production equipment
Surface wellhead systems
Wellhead systems installed at the surface of oil and gas wells to provide structural support, pressure containment, and interfaces for production and drilling equipment. FMC Technologies supplied related engineering, manufacturing, servicing, and field support.
Oilfield equipment
High-pressure pumps and fluid-control equipment
Pressure-generation and fluid-control equipment for demanding oilfield and energy-infrastructure applications. These products supported the movement and management of production fluids and were part of the company's surface-technology activities.
Measurement and instrumentation · 2009
Multiphase measurement systems
Instrumentation for measuring mixtures of oil, gas, and water in production environments. The capability was strengthened through the acquisition of Multi Phase Meters and supported reservoir management, production monitoring, and operational decision-making.
Energy infrastructure
Marine loading systems
Equipment and systems used to transfer hydrocarbons between offshore facilities, terminals, and marine vessels. These systems formed part of FMC Technologies' energy-infrastructure portfolio and addressed specialized loading and fluid-transfer requirements.
Brand decisions
2016
Combine with TechnipM&ABackground
Oilfield suppliers were seeking greater scale and broader integration across engineering, project execution, subsea systems, and production equipment.
Action taken
FMC Technologies announced an all-share merger with French company Technip.
Aftermath
After regulatory approval, the combined company began operating as TechnipFMC in January 2017, ending FMC Technologies' independent corporate existence.
Announced market value of combined company. Approximately $13 billion (At announcement in 2016)
2014
Divest Material Handling ProductsStrategyBackground
FMC Technologies continued narrowing its activities around oilfield and energy technologies.
Action taken
The Material Handling Products business was sold to Syntron Material Handling, an affiliate of Levine Leichtman Capital Partners.
Aftermath
The divestiture further reduced non-core industrial activities in the FMC Technologies portfolio.
2008
Spin off FoodTech and Airport businessesStrategyBackground
The company reassessed businesses that were outside its central oilfield and energy-technology focus.
Action taken
FMC Technologies separated its FoodTech and Airport operations into John Bean Technologies Corporation.
Aftermath
The remaining company had a more concentrated energy-equipment portfolio.
2000
Separate machinery and chemicals businessesStrategyBackground
FMC Corporation sought to reorganize its different business activities into separately traded companies.
Action taken
The machinery operations were organized as FMC Technologies, while the chemicals operations continued under FMC Corporation.
Aftermath
FMC Technologies became an independent public company in 2001 and focused on energy and industrial machinery.
Recent events
- 2017
TechnipFMC begins operating as a unified company[1]
M&A
After regulatory approvals, the merger of FMC Technologies and Technip became operational, ending FMC Technologies' existence as a standalone company.
- 2016
FMC Technologies agrees to combine with Technip[1]
M&A
FMC Technologies and French company Technip announced an all-share combination intended to create an integrated global energy-technology company.
- 2008
FMC Technologies separates FoodTech and Airport businesses[1]
Other
The company spun off its FoodTech and Airport businesses into John Bean Technologies Corporation, sharpening its focus on energy equipment and services.
- 2001
FMC Technologies begins trading as an independent public company[1]
Other
Following the separation of FMC's machinery and chemicals businesses, FMC Technologies began trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
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