Item 8.01 Other Events.

On November 10, 2009, Dril-Quip, Inc. ("Dril-Quip") announced the death of Gary L. Stone, a member of its board of directors. Please refer to Dril-Quip Inc.'s press release attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated by reference herein.

On November 9, 2009, to reflect the passing of Mr. Stone, as well as the recent passing of Gary D. Smith in September 2009, Dril-Quip's board of directors reduced the number of directors constituting the entire board of directors from seven to five.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No. Description

99.1 Press Release issued November 10, 2009.

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