Jan Nyquist Email & Phone Number

Jan Nyquist has been involved in literally every aspect of selling, joining and installing polyethylene pipe for more than three decades. Being a dual citizen of the United States and Canada, Jan has an extensive background in both countries. His career with polyethylene began in the late seventies at the Fittings Division of a major polyethylene pipe manufacturer as an extruder operator, fittings fabricator and fusion technician. "I recognized instantly how challenging and interesting the field was and knew that I had found my career. I worked long hours to learn as much as I could."Soon thereafter Jan Nyquist joined a Trenchless Technology firm that pioneered in "Slip-Lining" applications at a time when the field was still in its infancy. In 1981 he formed Pipefusion Services Inc., becoming one of the first independent fusion contractors in the country. Jan's company was extensively involved in polyethylene pipe and product sales, fusion contracting, equipment rentals and fittings manufacturing within mining, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America. It also offered specialized services to firms engaged in Trenchless applications."I am as excited about this field today as I was thirty years ago and am still learning."It is the desire to share his extensive knowledge and enthusiasm with others that has motivated Jan to keep expanding his business. Today Pipefusion is engaged in several successful business lines all of which have evolved from the core product, polyethylene pipe.Creative marketing skills and approach to business.A keen technical mind including the ability to develop opportunities and new products.Relationship building, particularly with suppliers and new customers.Ability to interact with all levels in the company from the Board of Directors, President and CEO to the hourly employees. Establishing and maintaining solid business relationships.

Listed skills include Plastics, Manufacturing, Product Development, Strategic Planning, and 25 others.

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  Owner And Founder

  Pipefusion Services Inc.

  Jun 1981 - Present - Huntsville, Ontario, Canada

  • A specialist in literally all aspects of the polyethylene pipe industry from sales, marketing, manufacturing and advanced field fusion installations in industrial, municipal and mining sectors throughout the continent. • Have developed marketing and business plans, budgets, profitability reports, business segment analysis, profit and loss, product research, feasibility reports, and provided recommendations for improvements to existing manufacturing methods to increase sales, improve… Show more • A specialist in literally all aspects of the polyethylene pipe industry from sales, marketing, manufacturing and advanced field fusion installations in industrial, municipal and mining sectors throughout the continent. • Have developed marketing and business plans, budgets, profitability reports, business segment analysis, profit and loss, product research, feasibility reports, and provided recommendations for improvements to existing manufacturing methods to increase sales, improve profits and develop new markets and products.• Fully integrated with all major players, throughout North America, in all sectors of this industry.• Canadian Master Distributor and service depot for Georg Fischer Central Plastics (a major U.S. Fusion Machine Manufacturer).• Relining of existing sewer, water and industrial pipes in both Canada and the United States for over thirty years. On an international level, have been involved with high level projects in South America, Indonesia and Europe.• Patent holder, in both the United States and Canada, on unique proprietary fittings manufacturing methods developed and utilized by the company in our manufacturing facility to produce specialized products. • Created an entirely new product in the flotation industry with the development of floating docks and pontoons utilizing polyethylene pipes with advanced fusion methods that were created by the company; this business segment is growing rapidly.• Developed a comprehensive 3 day Fusion Training Program that is offered to manufacturers, pipe suppliers, contractors, educational facilities and trade personnel. The intensive course combines theoretical classroom instruction with practical “hands on” training on the actual fusion process as well as equipment operation. At the conclusion of the course, attendees are required to pass a written and practical exam before receiving a Certificate of Completion. The training is regularly offered in Canada and the United States. Show less

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  York University

  English And Philosophy