In Jun 2008 i-TEC was approached by a major oil company with an urgent need for a downhole production valve with performance requirements significantly beyond the envelope of existing products. Incumbent suppliers had been approached but failed to produce a solution. Rising to the challenge i-TEC produced a prototype within 10 days. The design was verified and a series of rigorous tests carried out. Six weeks from starting the project the design prototype was fully tested and certified. Three weeks later the first batch of 11 i-Valves was delivered to the client. A total of 9 weeks from first enquiry to delivery! i-TEC’s customers require a trustworthy and timely service, which is why we understand that a fast and efficient service ensures cost saving implications.