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Topigs Norsvin Canada names new Business Development Representative

Topigs Norsvin Canada names new Business Development Representative
Nov 26, 2024
By Andrew Joseph
Assistant Editor, North American Content, Farms.com

Pieter Van Den Boogaard has joined Topigs Norsvin Canada’s Eastern Canada Development Team as a Business Development Representative. Photo courtesy of Topigs Norsvin Canada.

Topigs Norsvin Canada Inc. has announced the appointment of Pieter Van Den Boogaard as a Business Development Representative with its Eastern Canada Business Development Team. Topigs Norsvin Canada is a leading swine genetics supplier in North America.

Van Den Boogaard grew up on a commercial farrow-to-finish hog farm near Gorrie, Ontario. Since graduating from F.E. Madill Secondary School in June 2023, he has held a management position at his family’s farm.

"Pieter’s hands-on experience with Topigs Norsvin’s genetic programs, gilt development, and overall farm production management will make him a valuable asset to our team," commented Gord Edwards, the Eastern Canada Sales Manager with the company.

Added Van Den Boogaard, "I am excited for this incredible opportunity to join Topigs Norsvin; learn; bring value to the company; and help achieve its goals."

Veronica Anderson, the Ontario Sales and Logistics Coordinator with Topigs Norsvin Canada, stated, "As our market share continues to grow in Ontario, Topigs Norsvin wants to ensure that our customers receive the support they need to reach the full potential of our genetics. I am excited that Pieter [can] help guide our customers toward success."

Van Den Boogaard may be reached at (548) 994-0315 or pieter.van.den.boogaard@topigsnorsvin.ca.

Topigs Norsvin Canada develops and produces sound, profitable pig genetic programs, and breeding systems for commercial hog production. It is one of the largest genetics companies in the world, with business activities in more than 55 countries. For more information, visit www.topigsnorsvin.ca.


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