Author - PLG Consulting

Leading middle market PE firm wins auction process for industrial services business


Client successfully pursued an investment at the nexus of transportation and chemicals, aided by PLG analysis of the target’s business plan...

World leading investment firm considers Canadian frac sand investment


When considering an investment to serve 3 Canadian shale plays, a leading investment firm turned to PLG for expert knowledge...

Business process mapping & technology enhancements boost crude gathering operations


With nearly 200 trucks in the field connecting well sites with client’s nearby refinery, PLG Consulting was called upon to...

Major US refinery improves utilization and product velocity


Needing to boost capacity and reliability, this flagship US refinery engaged PLG to assess its outbound supply chain.  Using design...

Major bulk terminals provider positions for growth along hydrocarbon value chain


With surging North American HGL production, this leading provider of bulk terminals wanted to identify the highest/best export market growth...

North American Class I railroad achieves revenue growth and new market penetration


Amid changes in energy-related commodity flows within the carrier’s franchise, PLG Consulting identified detailed mode-shift opportunities within different markets and...

Reduced costs while procuring and transporting speciality equipment across four continents


As an early mover and now the largest wind farm developer in the fledgling wind energy industry in South America,...

Chemical plant reduces car touches by 14% while improving safety and supporting growth


This global polyolefins leader sought to expand capacity at its flagship production site and needed a rail design and operating...

Optimizing rail logistics for a global chemical producer and distributor


Comprehensive rail assessment, including cost analyses and detailed approaches for fleet sizing, fleet financing, fleet operations management, and rail rate...

World leader in specialty chemicals negotiates better rail contracts and saves millions in rail freight


Benchmarking and negotiating strategies, as well as insight on carrier drivers and competitive position, involving all seven Class I carriers...