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Core Laboratories

American service Provider

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Core Laboratories Inc ("Core Lab") is an American service provider of core and fluid analysis in the petroleum industry. Established in 1936, Core Lab is a global provider of proprietary and patented reservoir description and production enhancement services and products for the oil and gas industry.

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The company’s specialties include basic rock properties, special core analysis, and PVT characterization of reservoir fluids. The company is a publicly traded company on NYSE under the symbol "CLB" and was founded in 1936. It is classified in the GCIS Sub-Industry: Oil & Gas Equipment & Services.

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