International Lift Systems of Houston, Texas, an artificial lift company specializing is gas lift, plunger lift, packers, automation and optimization products and services has acquired Partners Downhole Tools, Inc. of Victoria Texas. Partners has serviced and supplied the South Texas oil and gas market with gas lift, packers, completion tools and accessories for the past 16 years. The acquisition will help expedite ILS’s current expansion into the South Texas oil and gas market. The current Partners office and shop phone numbers along with all personnel will remain in Victoria, Texas.