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Industry News - June, 2019

  • Royal Canadian Mint issues coin minted of pure Nunavut gold in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Canada's newest territory

    In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Nunavut Territory, the Royal Canadian Mint has proudly issued a new collector coin crafted entirely of Nunavut-sourced gold. The coin recaptures, in 99.99% pure gold, Germaine Arnaktauyok's iconic drummer design that first appeared on the $2 circulation coin celebrating of Nunavut's creation in 1999. The beautifully crafted coin is available for purchase.

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    Jun 26, 2019 - 6 years ago

  • Steelworks Service Provider Relies Completely On Sennebogen Electric Material Handlers

    Innovation, safety and a reliable partner - that is what was important to the owner of Steelage, Jörgen Sassen. "We have been working with SENNEBOGEN for a few years now. We were looking for the perfect balance in terms of price, performance, productivity and reliability that others in the market were not offering." They finally found the perfect match with their local SENNEBOGEN dealer.

    The new SENNEBOGEN E Series machines, painted in the company livery, really stand out. They have been a permanent fixture at mill service specialists Steelage since the beginning of 2018. Steelage, has been operating at Ostrava, the largest steelworks in the Czech Republic and is located in the heart of the third largest Czech town since the 1950s. Steelage, working exclusively with SENNEBOGEN since their first days of operation, has become indispensable as their internal scrap logistics expert, handling on average 120,000 tons a month.

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    Jun 25, 2019 - 6 years ago

  • Drone Regulations: Everything You Need To Know

    From adjusting weight limits on lifts to limiting emissions on equipment, regulations are focusing on the future. One new regulation from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), is changing the equipment that hovers over the jobsite and it’s not surprising how quickly your company is going to have to adapt. Drones are on the rise and as contractors seeking to use these highly effective flying machines, you need to know what the regulations say and how it will impact your operation from the moment they take off.

    Opportunities in the Sky

    The drones market is forecasted to reach $22.15 billion globally by 2022, according to a report by Stratistics MRC. The drone market is growing for a number of reasons. Drones lower the cost of continuous surveillance, monitoring, and patrolling. Patrolling and surveillance data can be intelligently captured and transmitted in realtime instead of with a feedback loop.

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    Jun 25, 2019 - 6 years ago

  • The Brandt Group of Companies has announced that they have been named the exclusive dealer for American Augers and their Trencor subsidiary brand across Canada.

    American Augers has been a fixture in the underground utilities and pipeline industry across North America for over 50 years. Adding the full line of American Augers and Trencor products to Brandt's existing Ditch Witch offering improves Canadian support and distribution for a comprehensive lineup of underground construction equipment – the largest in the industry.  

    "The addition of these lines is an important step for Brandt and the Canadian drilling industry," says Brandt President and CEO, Shaun Semple. "It means that contractors can now get the biggest, most powerful equipment for any job from one dealer."

    Canadian contractors will now have easier access to the largest equipment available, from auger boring machines with up to 1,200,000lbs of maximum thrust, to industry-leading directional drills with up to 100,000ft-lbs of maximum torque.

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    Jun 25, 2019 - 6 years ago

  • 2019 APNA Truck Show

    Now that the hustle and bustle of the 2019 APNA Truck Show has died down, we wanted to once again thank you for making the event a great success. For the locals, your commute was hopefully easy on all days, and for those from out of town, we hope your journeys back home were stress free and relaxing.

    The 2019 APNA Truck Show was a huge success and it proved once again to be the largest and most attended trucking event in Western Canada. As in the past, the show booths were spectacular, offering visitors a lot to see and learn. And this year, the APNA Truck Show was a sold out event with respect to booth space; so thank you once again for your confidence.

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    Jun 25, 2019 - 6 years ago

  • GFL Infrastructure Group Adds Liebherr R 950 High Reach Demolition Excavator To Fleet

    • Machine was featured at National Demolition Association Demolition Rockies 2019
    • Company will put new R 950 into service on hospital teardown project in Toronto

    The landscape in Toronto is changing, and GFL Infrastructure Group is helping to reshape the skyline of Canada’s largest city. The company recently expanded its equipment fleet by adding a Liebherr R 950 High Reach Demolition Excavator.

    GFL Infrastructure Group provides demolition and hazardous materials abatement services through its demolition division, which employs about 150 people. The company has decades of experience in the industrial and commercial sectors, and a full range of specialized equipment.

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    Jun 19, 2019 - 6 years ago

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