Although it was used in the gas industry for only a relatively short time, the process was licensed by the NWGB and used successfully in a variety of industries worldwide. At the height of its popularity during the 1970s, there were more than a dozen companies offering the Stretford technology.
Despite being used briefly in the gas industry, the method was licensed by the NWGB and applied effectively in numerous sectors worldwide. By the late 1970s, over a dozen firms were providing the Stretford technology.