Shrieve buys UK drilling-fluid maker Clear Solutions in fourth deal of 2026
What's the deal? Shrieve ChemicalDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, a Gemspring CapitalDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →-backed specialty chemicals distributor, has acquired Clear Solutions InternationalDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, a UK-based maker of water-based drilling fluid systems. Terms were not disclosed. The deal expands Shrieve's Energy Products and Services business across energy and infrastructure markets.
Who's who? Founded in 2003 and based in Wem, England, Clear Solutions develops drilling fluid technologies under its Pure-Bore brand. It serves oil and gas, geothermal, tunneling, mining, and horizontal directional drilling customers across the UK, Europe, and North America.
What's the endgame? The acquisition adds proprietary manufacturing capabilities and technical expertise to Shrieve's distribution platform. It also pushes Shrieve beyond traditional oil and gas into infrastructure drilling, such as installing underground utilities and pipelines with limited surface disruption.
What's in it? For Clear Solutions, the deal brings access to Shrieve's distribution network and customer relationships, potentially widening the Pure-Bore product family's reach. "Shrieve's commitment to growth, innovation, and customer service makes it an ideal partner for Clear Solutions," said Glynn Williams, president of Clear Solutions.
Why now? The purchase caps an acquisition-led year for Shrieve. In 2026 it also bought Scotland's FIS Chemicals and Illinois-based Vertec BioSolventsDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → in April, then Alabama-based Research Solutions Group in October — adding formulation, bio-based solvents, and regional blending and recycling.
"We are excited to welcome the Clear Solutions team to Shrieve," said Joey Gullion, chief executive officer of Shrieve. He cited Pure-Bore's technology, customer relationships, and technical capabilities as drivers behind the deal.
The signal: Shrieve is building scale through steady bolt-on deals, layering specialized platforms onto a broad distribution base. Clear Solutions adds a niche in environmentally focused drilling fluids — though with terms undisclosed, the deal's scale remains unclear.
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