This document is a corporate capability summary from United Piping Inc. (UPI), a nationwide energy service company. It is intended for potential clients, particularly NIPSCO, and showcases the company's integrity dig and pipeline maintenance programs. The executive summary opens with a letter from President and CEO Bart Seger, highlighting UPI's 29-year history, its growth from a local…
This document is a corporate capability summary from United Piping Inc. (UPI), a nationwide energy service company. It is intended for potential clients, particularly NIPSCO, and showcases the company's integrity dig and pipeline maintenance programs.
The executive summary opens with a letter from President and CEO Bart Seger, highlighting UPI's 29-year history, its growth from a local contractor to a national firm, and its commitment to safety, quality, and a diverse workforce. The document then introduces the leadership team, including Vice President Tim Darif and Capital Projects Manager Matthew Fournier, and lists office locations in Duluth, MN; Yorkville, IL; and Foxboro, WI.
Safety statistics are presented, showing a 3-year TRIR of 0.28 and a 2025 TRIR of 0.0 with 696,220 hours worked. The document details UPI's fabrication shop capabilities, including a 10,000 square foot facility with ASME and API certification, welding processes such as SAW, SMAW, and GTAW, and materials like carbon steel and stainless steel alloys.
Pipeline integrity and maintenance services are described, including blasting, coating, and painting for corrosion prevention. The document notes that UPI employs 15 superintendents and 50 foremen with integrity expertise, all DOT Operator Qualified, and emphasizes data tracking with weekly cost reports and monthly spend forecasts.
Case studies highlight partnerships with BP, where UPI has executed a 3-year maintenance program across 12 Midwest states, and with Kinder Morgan, involving annual pipeline maintenance from the Yorkville office. The Buckeye Partners section details work including integrity digs, cutouts, and horizontal directional drills up to 4,300 feet.