1943Founding
Brothers Lucius and Morris Benoit establish Benoit® Machine & Repair refurbishing boats around Terrebonne Parish, La.
Pronounced“behn-WAH”
HISTORY
Ours is a long, storied history starting in 1943…
The story begins with two brothers who launched a business during World War II. Morris Benoit, a roustabout and driller for Texaco, and Lucius Benoit, a machinist at Higgins Industries, combined their skills to establish Benoit Machine & Repair in 1943.
They began by refurbishing oilfield supply boats serving operations in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. They later purchased a tugboat and delivered equipment through marshes and bayous to remote sites. After 15 years of growth, they acquired larger engine lathes and shifted focus to what Benoit is known for today: threading oilfield rotary connections.
Over the decades, the company grew steadily, incorporated as Benoit Machine, Inc., and expanded into connectors, tubular accessories, and downhole tools. For more than 80 years, Benoit has carried forward the brothers’ legacy of quality and dependability around the world.
THROUGH THE YEARS
1943
1957Threading Pivot
Benoit® delves into threading oilfield rotary connections and purchases larger engine lathes.
1965Incorporation
Benoit® grows to 12 employees, becoming Benoit® Machine, Inc., hiring a local advertising agency to create its first official logo.
1976Leadership Transition
Maurice G. Benoit, son of Morris, purchases Benoit® Machine, Inc., with 40 employees from his father and uncle Lucius. Maurice buys his first CNC lathe, a Mazak M5.
1977CNC Breakthrough
Ahead of the industry, Maurice successfully uses the CNC lathe to pick up the thread lead while refurbishing oilfield rotary connections.
1983BTS® Platform
Maurice develops the BTS® line of two-step connections. The original BTS®-6 and BTS®-8 gages are manufactured.
1992Connectors Department
Benoit® opens the Connectors Department, manufacturing tubular accessories and other downhole tools.
2012Ownership Update
Kanematsu USA, JFE Steel Corporation, and a private equity group purchase Benoit® Machine, naming the new entity Benoit® Premium Threading, LLC.
2014Capacity Expansion
Benoit® expands threading capacity to more than 1 million feet of tubing per month.
201875 Year Milestone
Benoit® celebrates its 75 year anniversary.
2019Houma Tech Center
Benoit® opens its Research & Technology center in Houma, LA.
2022Ennis Expansion
Benoit® expands operations with a new state-of-the-art threading facility in Ennis, TX.
CULTURE
BUILT ON VALUES
At Benoit, Service, Quality, Integrity, and Innovation are the values that guide every aspect of our operation. These are the framework we use to make decisions, assess performance, and shape our direction. As we launch new product lines, add team members, expand our facilities, and engage with both customers and supply chain partners, these values keep us aligned and focused on what matters most.
Service means being responsive, dependable, and committed to solving real challenges. Quality is embedded in our processes, our people, and every product we deliver. Integrity drives transparency in how we operate and how we stand behind our work. And Innovation pushes us to constantly improve - not just in what we offer, but in how we do business.
By staying grounded in these principles, we’re able to adapt, grow, and continue delivering long-term value across the energy industry.
SERVICE
QUALITY
INTEGRITY
INNOVATION
INNOVATION
FOCUSED ON GROWTH & THE FUTURE
Benoit’s connection solutions are engineered for demanding energy applications, with a focus on long-term performance in unconventional development, high-axial loading, and critical downhole environments.
Our in-house combined load frame capability supports full-scale validation under tension, compression, bending, and internal pressure, helping verify reliable performance for offshore and onshore operations.
EXPERIENCE
CONNECTING CUSTOMERS
TO SOLUTIONS
At Benoit, experience is foundational to how we support our customers. With over 200 million feet of tubulars run worldwide and more than 400 deepwater and ultra-deepwater completions executed, we bring proven credibility to every project.
Our team has extensive experience in offshore completions, with a focus on complex, high-specification wells. We understand the technical demands of OCTG connections and have long-standing expertise in completion and production applications across a range of environments.
Our team is a major part of that strength. Many of our employees have spent the majority of their careers at Benoit, building deep institutional knowledge that carries through every product and service we offer. Customers who work with Benoit gain more than just access to reliable tools - they gain a partner with insight, history, and a clear understanding of the challenges they face.
