HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 30, 2017--
Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) today announced it has selected SandBox
Logistics, a U.S. Silica company (NYSE: SLCA) as its preferred provider
for containerized sand delivery, pursuant to a long-term agreement.
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Sandbox’s delivery solution offers significantly improved operating
efficiencies, a safer work environment and cost savings relative to
current proppant delivery systems. “Logistics is an important part of
the supply chain and one of the parts that gets the tightest in today’s
environment is the last-mile component,” said Jeff Miller, president of
Halliburton. “Sandbox’s containerized system helps enhance our ability
to provide our customers with better service quality by providing a
safer, more efficient delivery system.”
“We’re very pleased to be chosen by Halliburton to provide a proven
containerized delivery solution which will enable them to flex quickly
with customers and markets and maximize the value of their logistics
assets,” said Bryan Shinn, U.S. Silica president and chief executive
officer. “Our agreement with Halliburton further establishes Sandbox as
an industry leader in last mile containerized delivery solutions.”
About Halliburton
Founded in 1919, Halliburton is one of the world's largest providers of
products and services to the energy industry. With approximately 50,000
employees representing 140 nationalities, and operations in
approximately 70 countries, the company serves the upstream oil and gas
industry throughout the lifecycle of the reservoir – from locating
hydrocarbons and managing geological data, to drilling and formation
evaluation, well construction, completion and production optimization.
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About U.S. Silica
U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc., a member of the Russell 2000, is a leading
producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas industry, and in a
wide range of industrial applications. Over its 117-year history, U.S.
Silica has developed core competencies in mining, processing, logistics
and materials science that enable it to produce and cost-effectively
deliver over 260 products to customers across our end markets. The
Company currently operates nine industrial sand production plants and
nine oil and gas sand production plants. The Company is headquartered in
Frederick, Maryland and also has offices located in Chicago, Illinois,
and Houston, Texas.
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Halliburton, Investor Relations
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Mir, 281-871-2601
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or
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Lawson, 301-682-0304
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