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Pilbara Resource Group strengthens offering with specialist rail arm - The Pick Online Magazine

Written by Staff Writer | Aug 15, 2018 10:49:32 AM

Pilbara Resource Group (PRG) has further strengthened its impressive capabilities with the appointment of Allen Armstrong as Fixed Plant, Rail and Infrastructure Specialist.

Allen Armstrong
According to the company Mr Armstrong will drive the development of PRG’s rail arm as part of the company’s strategic expansion of its offering to clients across the mining and resources sector.

Analytical thinking, the ability to achieve optimum occupational health and safety outcomes and maximum accountability are the hallmarks of Mr Armstrong’s successful 25-year career.

Having led teams and provided advice for companies including Aurizon Coal, BHP Billiton and Fortescue Metals Group, he is credited with contributing fresh thinking, meticulous planning and cutting edge operational solutions to some of Australia’s highest performing mining projects.

PRG Managing Director, Scott Dryland, said Mr Armstrong’s appointment would enable the company to meet the specific maintenance and operations needs of clients with fixed plant, rail, infrastructure and logistics requirements.

“Allen is one of a handful of rail and infrastructure specialists with the skill and vision necessary to take the next generation of Australian mining projects to a whole new level,” he said.

It is exciting to be able to add Allen’s expertise and significant experience into thePRG mix as we take the company forward.”