Drilling SAGD (steam assisted gravity drainage) wells into Alberta's oilsands can be a sticky situation. The tar-like bitumen targeted for production attaches itself to drill pipe, directional drilling tools, mud shakers, and anything else it contacts....

Q’Max Solutions has been selected for a second year in a row the Work Safe Alberta 2007 Best Safety Performer Award for ongoing commitment to employee health and safety.

Q’Max Solutions has, in addition to the Canadian patent, been granted a U.S. Patent for PolyTar. Patent number was issued on March 4, 2008. Q’Max drilling fluids researchers Len Baltoiu, Flori Baltoiu and Brent Warren are named as the co-inventors on this patent and Q’Max is proud to acknowledge their hard work and dedication to improving the science of drilling fluids technology.

Q'Max Solutions has been identified as one of Alberta's fast growth champions. View a list of the fast-growth champions courtesy of Alberta Venture magazine.