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13 WorldWide Drilling Resource ® JUNE 2014 WorldWide Drilling Resource ® is the ONLY drilling magazine with more than 1030 years of experience! Send Your Breaking News to: promotions@worldwidedrillingresource.com Breaking News Varel Oil and Gas Drill Bits Introduces New Bit Varel Oil & Gas Drill Bits has launched the SlipStream™ RC Pro completion roller-cone drill bits designed for the fast and effective drill-out of frac plugs. SlipStream RC Pro incorporates a unique, hybrid cutting structure matched specifi- cally to the distribution of high hardness, high abrasion, and elastic or plastic materials found in such plugs. This industry-first product utilizes an array of Varel International's proprietary technologies, including: patent-pending hybrid cutting action combining tungsten car- bide inserts and mill tooth technology, elastomeric components to provide enhanced resistance to attack by common completion chemicals, patented High Energy™ journal bearing sealing system, and more. 2014 AEM Hall of Fame Announces Judges The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced the distinguished panel of judges for the 2014 AEM Hall of Fame. The 2014 judges are: Ken Anderson, Brownfield Ag News; Al Cervero, AEM; Marcia Gruver Doyle, Randall-Reilly; Lynn Henderson, AgriMarketing Magazine; Jay Kriss, Inspirit Creative; Mike Lessiter, Lessiter Publications; Charlie O’Brien, AEM; Stan Orr, AEM; Greg Sitek, Associated Construction Publications; Mike Steenhoek, Soy Transportation Coalition’ Rod Sutton, Construction Equipment Magazine; Chris Wehrman, American Rental Association. Nomination deadline is June 6, 2014.