PFL Opens Office in Calgary, Alberta Canada

Calgary, October 8, 2024 – “PFL Rail Services Canada Inc. (“PFL Canada”) is excited to announce today that we have opened an office in Calgary, Alberta Canada, and have appointed Cynthia Popov as the new VP of Operations & Business Development. “With over 14 years of experience in supply chain management and rail logistics, Cyndi is a recognized expert with a strong passion for rail operations and innovative transportation solutions”, said Curtis Chandler, President of PFL  

Before joining PFL Rail Services Canada, Cyndi played a key role at the Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway (CPKC), where she established a strong foundation in the rail industry. In this capacity, she managed key chemical accounts and collaborated closely with customers to ensure pipeline fluidity and deliver timely, customer-oriented solutions.       

Most recently Cyndi spent 12 years at NOVA Chemicals, where she successfully expanded a small network of rail Storage-in-Transit (SIT) yards into a large, dynamic system, developing innovative solutions to meet evolving business needs. Her experience in collaborating and negotiating with rail carriers to balance demands with supplier and customer goals, both strategic and tactical, solidified her reputation as a trusted problem-solver.

“I’m excited to be joining the great team at PFL and establishing their office here in Calgary,” said Cyndi. “I’m passionate about creating innovative solutions that address customer’s unique challenges, and I’m eager to apply my experience to help drive growth and success for both customers and partners” she added.

Cyndi holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Energy Management from the University of Calgary’s Haskayne School of Business and is a Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) through the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM).

PFL is a full-service railcar company covering the North American market that offers a high-level perspective when it comes to navigating the day-to-day challenges within the rail industry. Our logistics specialists have a thorough understanding of short and long-term trends and the economic effects they have on the industry. For that reason, PFL Canada is uniquely positioned in the market to best accommodate the needs of our clients under our umbrella of services. Cyndi will be supporting growth north of the border, including its planned expansion into offering cleaning, flaring, repair, transloading, and nitrogen services across Canada while also contributing to PFL’s U.S. operations.  PFL strives to be a one-stop-shop for all of our client’s needs and specializes in providing value-added services to maximize everyone’s bottom line.

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