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Larry Keast
Venturetech, LP
6901 Alabonson Road
Houston, Texas 77088
office 713-895-8700
cell 713-702-1621
lkeast@venturetechnet.com
www.venturetechnet.com
Member since 2001
Larry started Venturetech in his garage in 1980; today it’s a leading manufacturer of power swivels and top drives with approx. 1000 machines sold around the world. These diesel-hydraulic machines are used for drilling and servicing oil and gas wells up to several miles deep. The largest is the ZK-250 top drive, rated at 35,000 ft-lbs torque and capable of supporting 250 tons of drill pipe in a hole.
Among his duties as Founder & CEO, Larry is the marketing director and director of engineering, with over 40 patents so far. (See www.venturetechnet.com).
The company owns an 11-acre manufacturing facility in Houston and a 6-acre service facility in Odessa.
For many years, Venturetech has been building teams by hiring people who deserve a second chance including ex-offenders of our legal system and old folks.
Venturetech employees include people of 13 to 22 years of service.
Larry and Zandra have been married 57 years and have 3 children and 6 grandchildren.
Larry is affiliated with IADC, AESC, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Nomads, Jeep Jamboree USA, Southern California Timing Association, Corvair Houston, Space City Corvette Club – Home.