Meet Our Core Recovery Experts
Our expert core recovery team have vast field expertise in delivering successful coring projects globally.
We offer various tools and services to ensure successful core recovery, so that you get the information you need to optimize your well production. We take pride in being your reliable and professionally trusted partner.
Our team are always happy to chat about any coring requirements you have.
After more than 30 years in the oil and gas industry, our founder John realized there was a need for flawless coring projects combined with excellent customer service. This focus on putting customers first has helped DrillPlus grow from a local provider to a leading international core recovery provider. John partners closely with clients to plan and deliver safe and successful coring jobs, improving well performance across all every project. Do you have a requirement for core recovery or processing application? John would love to chat!
John MackieExecutive Director & Founder 
Our co-founder Rusty brings over 30 years of experience in coring and drilling, having driven successes in various coring companies globally. Rusty boasts an impressive 96% success rate for core recovery in both conventional and unconventional projects achieved over the course of his career. Rusty’s vast field experience ensures you get the all the data you need from your cores to optimize well performance.
Rusty LinnCo-founder 
Freddy has a whopping 47 years of experience in the oil and gas industry . Freddy has worked in the North Sea off Scotland and across America, helping drilling services companies execute cost-effective, efficient core recovery operations. Freddy's experience gives him the ability to adapt to changing circumstances, working to complete the job on time, no matter what the challenge. Do you have a requirement for core recovery and analysis? Reach out to Freddy to see how he can help your next coring project.
Freddy HaginsSales Manager 
Connor is our Coring Technician. His role includes preparing and checking our downhole coring tools for core recovery applications. Safety is his top priority. Connor can also be found on-site, working as part of the coring team. Delivering a 99% core recovery for a client on a salt well in North Dakota is one of Connor's proudest achievements in the company so far.
Connor MackieCoring Technician 
Co-founder Elliot has over 15 years of global experience in the coring and drilling business. Elliot’s interest in design and attention to detail are perfectly suited to developing bespoke bits for clients. Additionally, his engineering background allows him to be involved in all aspects of the business, from job planning and eventually the successful delivery of any core recovery or core processing on the rig.
Elliot MackieCo-Founder 
