SPL Announces Partnership with Dralco Systems

    HOUSTON, TX, October 05, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Southern Petroleum Laboratories, Inc., a recognized leader in oil and gas measurement, allocations, auditing, and laboratory services for the environmental and hydrocarbon industries, is pleased to announce its agreement to sell the assets of its fabrication division to Dralco Systems, LLC of Weatherford, TX. Working in partnership with SPL, Dralco Systems will assume the existing fabrication services.

Dralco Systems, a privately held fabrication company specializing in the fabrication of gas measurement equipment, precision sheet metal fabrication, and laser cutting, has been successfully delivering quality precision products for over 27 years. Their full range of fabrication services compliments the current offerings of SPL's fabrication division.

This partnership will allow SPL to focus on its core businesses -- hydrocarbon lab and field services. "This venture will allow us to continue providing the same quality precision products that our clients have depended on since the inception of the fabrication division in 2006," said Herb Brown, CEO and President of SPL.

"In a short period of time, we've seen a significant growth in our fabrication division," said Robert Bienvenu, SPL's Vice President of Sales. "SPL chose to partner with Dralco Systems, LLC due to their already established fabrication services in the industry." Mike Manson, and Jim Gopffarth of Dralco Systems, LLC offer years of experience in the fabrication of gas measurement equipment. "We will be working closely with the SPL team for a smooth transition and look forward to forming long-term relationships with all of SPL's clients."

About Southern Petroleum Laboratories, Inc.:

Established in 1944, SPL was one of the first major suppliers to service the petrochemical, refining, pipeline and retail markets with petroleum and environmental testing services. Today, SPL is recognized as a leader in oil and gas measurement, allocations, auditing, and laboratory services for both the environmental and hydrocarbon industries. The company has performed work throughout the United States as well as international markets that include the China Sea, Kuwait, Libya, Mexico, Peru, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen.

As a top supplier in the petroleum market, SPL's analytical services include testing of an array of environmental and hydrocarbon matrices. SPL field services include liquid and gas measurement accounting, allocations, pulsation testing and evaluation and consulting services. With over 60 years of accurate analysis and exceptional customer service, SPL has proven that it is a sustained leader in the industry.

For more information about SPL, please visit their website at www.spl-inc.com.

Contact:

Debbi Romero
Director of Marketing
Southern Petroleum Laboratories, Inc.
Phone: 800-304-5227
www.spl-inc.com

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