Company Profile for Halliburton

TypePublic
Founded1919, Duncan, Oklahoma, USA
HeadquartersHouston, Texas, USA
Dubai, UAE
IndustryOil & gas equipment & services
Key PeopleDavid Lesar
(Chairman), (President) & (CEO)
ProductsProducts and services to the energy industry
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halliburton

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
10200 Bellaire Blvd.
Houston, TX 77072
281-575-3000

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