About
Rooted in Tradition, Driven by Excellence
At Grimes Sales & Service, we proudly serve the oilfield industry with high-quality equipment, reliable rental services, and expert maintenance. Located in Lampman, Saskatchewan, in the heart of the Southeast Saskatchewan Oilfield, we have grown from our beginnings in farm machinery sales to become leaders in pumping unit innovation, trucking, and winch services. Specializing in the sales and service of new and pre-owned oilfield production equipment, we also offer comprehensive trucking, winch, and picker services and rentals, rental purchases, parts, and maintenance.
About Us
Locally Owned and Committed to Community
We are committed to serving our community with a sense of pride and responsibility. After purchasing the company back from Schlumberger in 2020, we strengthened our ties to the local economy and focused on creating opportunities for regional growth.
As a locally owned business, we understand the importance of giving back and supporting our neighbours. Through our dedicated service, job creation, and emphasis on sustainability, we continue to embody the values instilled by Mel Grimes, treating both our team and community like family. Let us know how we can work together for a better future.
Born in Agriculture, Thriving in Energy
History of Grimes
1940s
Grimes Sales & Service was founded as a farm implement dealership by Clayton and Kathleen Grimes.
1972
Clayton Grimes passed away, leaving the business operations to his family. Kathleen managed the bookkeeping, and their son, Mel Grimes, took over running the business.
1989
Mel shifted the focus of the business from farm implements to buying and selling pumpjacks, marking the start of a new era.
2000
Mel partnered with Paul Cheung, forming a 50/50 partnership to distribute HG Pumping Units from a factory in China.
2001–2004
2001: In the first year of selling HG pumping units, 20 units were ordered.
2002: Orders grew to 80 units.
2003: Orders nearly reached 200 units.
2004: Orders surpassed 400 units.
2002: Orders grew to 80 units.
2003: Orders nearly reached 200 units.
2004: Orders surpassed 400 units.
Mel and Paul bought into the factory near Beijing, solidifying their role in manufacturing the units.
2008
HG Pumping Units dominated the oilfield equipment landscape under the leadership of Grimes Sales & Service.
2014
The business was sold to Schlumberger, the largest oilfield services company in the world. Around the same time, Mel was diagnosed with cancer but stayed on as a consultant. Long-time picker operator Kent Lees took charge of day-to-day operations.
2016
Mel Grimes passed away on November 16, 2016, at the age of 69, following a nearly three-year battle with cancer. He left behind a legacy of treating his workers like family and building a stellar reputation in the oilfield industry.
2020
Kent Lees celebrated 25 years with the company by purchasing it back from Schlumberger. Partnering with Mel’s daughter, Stacey Wempe, they returned the company to local ownership.
Today
Grimes Sales & Service continues to sell the HG Pumping Unit, maintaining its reputation for quality and service. We proudly operate as a locally owned and community-focused company, honouring our long-standing legacy.
