Proven Past.
Progressive Future.
Trusted globally, known for our technical credibility, and relied upon to deliver in the world’s most complex environments.
Our story
Our heritage spans 140 years, but what’s just as true today as it was back then is that we combine deep engineering knowledge and insight to deliver real value for customers.
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Bold engineering + technology in practice
When you work with BENTEC you get more than equipment and services. You get partners who optimize your operations from concept through to end-of-life.
Timeline
Heritage that delivers
1888
Heinrich Lapp drilling company founded in Germany
1919
Name change to Deutsche Tiefbohr-Aktiengesellschaft DEUTAG
1975
RDS was formed
1994
BENTEC formed from DEUTAG’s equipment and maintenance operations
2005
IDTEC established in Oman for fabrication and inspection services
2010
First Top Drive and Desert rig design launched
2022
Bentec, RDS and IDTEC come together under the parent brand, Kenera
2024
Our parent company, KCA Deutag was acquired by H&P and we became sister-companies
2025
Strategic unification of all legacy brands as BENTEC, to deliver enhanced customer value
Proven expertise
Unmatched capabilities
Manufacturing and service facility across key global locations.
From concept to decommissioning.
Ensuring consistent execution anywhere you operate.
Combining deep engineering expertise with decades of project execution.
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