ADG Announces 12 Month Drilling Fluids Supply Contract & New Senior Appointment

ADG Global Supply Limited (ASX:ADQ) has announced a 12 month exclusive drilling fluid supply contract with Arogen. The announcement comes as ADG Global Supply enhances its management team with the appointment of Ross Spanbroek as the new Global Sales Manager for the drilling fluids and equipment division.

The contract was awarded based on ADG Global Supply's product and service offering of the world's leading drilling fluids, M-I SWACO, together with a customised supply solution designed to assist Arogen in achieving operational efficiency and cost reductions. ADG Global Supply is the Australian distributor of M-I SWACO products that service the mining, horizontal directional drilling and waterwell markets.

"This latest contract is further evidence of ADG Global Supplys strategy to achieve sustainable revenue and profit growth, which is underpinned by mid and long term contracts," said John Mancini, Managing Director of ADG Global Supply.

Arogen's Rodney O'Meley said, "Arogen is fast becoming a leader in the field of Trenchless Technology and during this fast growth phase we need to partner with suppliers who understand our business and are aligned with our vision. ADG Global Supply developed a customised solution around the supply of drilling fluids and procurement services to support the major projects that we are currently undertaking."

With Ross Spanbroek on board as the new Global Sales Manager, the Company further strengthens its management team, increasing the depth of expertise in the drilling sector. Ross brings with him over 18 years of experience in the drilling industry and proven credentials gained with major national and international drilling organisations in key leadership, operational and business management roles. He joins ADG from Swick Mining Services, where he recently completed a contract for project management services. Other roles include Equipment & Rental Manager Asia Pacific for Imdex- AMC, Senior Drilling Operations Manager for Boart Longyear - Drillcorp Western Deephole and Exploration Manager for Ausdrill.