WORK & BUSINESS HISTORY
Over the decades I worked in a variety of industries but the crowning achievements off all my efforts, was to devote almost 30 years to build Sure Flow Equipment Inc. into one of North America’s leading manufacturers of Industrial Valves and Strainers. I was able to assemble an exceptional team and develop a customer base of companies throughout that world that appreciated our commitment to provide quality products. I feel the family environment I helped to nurture developed this exceptional team of dedicated professionals.
To learn more about Sure Flow Equipment click here to visit our website. Then below I have provided a detailed work history.


JOHN LEONARD WORDSWORTH
BUSINESS OWNER / SOLE PROPRIETOR
North America Latin America Europe Asia Middle East
Value Offered |
Thirty years of experience leading international sales organizations and multinational teams to exceed revenue and profit goals. Proven track record of driving multimillion-dollar growth and global expansion. Specialized skills in B2B industrial sales to diverse-industry clients worldwide. Strong command of international business protocols and experience conducting business with foreign governments and executives across the globe. Expert relationship builder, channel developer, negotiator and sales strategist. |
Key Skills |
Global Market Expansion Strategies Business & Channel Development Sales Team Training & Management Complex Negotiations & Sales Cycles |
Territory Startup & Turnaround Strategic Partnership Building Key Account Management Forecasting & Market Analytics
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Representative Clients |
Industries Served – USA: Shell Oil Products Bechtel Power Raytheon/Sithe Energy |
Industries – CANADA: Ontario Hydro Bantrel/Suncor Bayer Rubber |
Industries – FOREIGN: Various including in China, Japan, Mexico South America, UK, etc
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Career Progression |
SURE FLOW EQUIPMENT INC. — Burlington, ON, CANADA / Buffalo, NY |
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1991 to present |
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BUSINESS OWNER / SOLE PROPRIETOR |
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Sure Flow Equipment Inc. is a Global manufacturer of Custom Engineered Filtration Solutions, Strainers, Valves, Pipeline Accessories, Y-Strainers, Simplex Basket Strainers, Duplex Strainers, Fabricated Strainers, Automatic Strainers, Wafer & Silent Check Valves, Foot Valves, Butterfly Valves, Gate Valves, Ball Valves, Automated Valves, Expansion Joints. ISO 9001:2015 Registered and our products are designed and manufactured to ASME Section VIII, Div 1 requirements with ASME “U” Code Stamp and ASME “UM” Code Stamp and National Board “NB” Mark available. |
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Career Progression |
RAPTOR CUTTING TOOLS — Concord, ON, CANADA 1981 to 1990 |
BUSINESS OWNER / SOLE PROPRIETOR Manufacturer of Industrial Cutting Tools. Sold this successful business to pursue a new business ownership challenge. |
Woodland Industries – Mississauga, ON, Canada
1972 – 1980
Sales Manager
Manufacturer of Electrification Systems for Industrial Cranes, Hoists, etc.
Left to pursue ownership of business.
Peregrine Realty – Brampton, ON, Canada
1981 – 1993
Owner
Representative New Home Sales
The company was dissolved
Education Attended Guelph University in 1973 – Guelph, Ontario, Canada, in the Mechanical Engineering Program
International Travel Have traveled extensively throughout the globe during the past many years, living and/or conducting business internationally.