Mining Magazine March 2016 | Page 136

“ Our competitive advantage is in our expertise and our client relationships ”

– Bryan Ulrich , Senior Vice President of Knight Piésold USA

Knight Piésold was established in 1921 when Dr . Francis Edgar Kanthack set up shop in Johannesburg , South Africa as an engineering consultant . Over the years , the company has developed into a major global consulting firm for the mining , power , water , transportation and construction sectors by delivering high quality specialty services with respect to social , environmental and economic responsibilities .

Today , the employee-owned company is comprised of over 800 experienced professionals , including consulting engineers and environmental scientists , and continues to carve out a name for
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