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  • Port Of Vancouver USA Receives Longest Wind Blades Ever To Enter The West Coast Of U.S.

    Port Of Vancouver USA Receives Longest Wind Blades Ever To Enter The West Coast Of U.S.

    The Port of Vancouver USA received a shipment of wind turbine components this summer that included the longest wind turbine blades ever to enter the West Coast of the U.S. and transported across North America, to-date. The delivery is a joint effort between the turbine manufacturer Goldwind Americas and the wind project owner Potentia Renewables.
    The port received a total of nine wind turbines including blades, nacelles, generators, hubs, tower sections and other sub-components.
    Eight of Goldwind’s GW155/4.2 MW turbines arrived on the MV Star Kilimanjaro. There are four complete turbines featuring Goldwind’s 76-meter blades and four additional turbines of the same model with blades arriving on later shipments. These are the longest blades ever transported across North America. Measuring nearly 250 ft. in length, the blades are nearly as tall as the Statue of Liberty.
    The remaining components on this vessel include one set of 67-meter wind turbine blades for the same 4.2 MW rated power capacity wind turbine.
    “Wind manufacturers have kept us busy this spring and summer moving wind energy components,” said Julianna Marler, CEO of the Port of Vancouver USA. “We couldn’t do this work without incredible partnerships with companies like Goldwind, as well as ILWU Local 4, Local 40, Local 92, and the river and bar pilots who are still at work every day moving cargo. In this challenging COVID-19 environment the port has been functioning well, and I am incredibly thankful for everyone’s dedication in making this possible,” she added.
    “Our customers know we can handle this large cargo with our heavy lift cranes, acres of laydown space, highly-skilled workforce and dedication to renewable energy,” said Chief Commercial Officer Alex Strogen. “We also want to thank Jones Stevedoring, Totran Transportation Services and the ship MV Star
    Kilimanjaro operated by G2 Ocean. This is their second visit to the Port of Vancouver with wind components from Goldwind. Their talented staff and crews, expertise and hard work are integral to the port’s continued commercial success.”
    The blades for Goldwind’s GW155/4.2 megawatt (MW) turbines, each 76-meters in length (250 ft.), were manufactured in and shipped from China. Goldwind Americas, the company’s North American subsidiary headquartered in Chicago, IL, specializes in the sales, supply, operations and maintenance of Goldwind’s Permanent Magnet Direct Drive (PMDD) wind turbine generators. The North American company employs over 100 local individuals and currently operates 26 wind farms across nine U.S. states, Canada and the Republic of Panama. Globally Goldwind has 60 gigawatts, approximately 35,000 wind turbine units, operating in 24 countries on six continents.
    “The arrival of Goldwind’s 76-meter wind turbine blades to our shores signifies an important next step in wind power technology in North America. As a result of our expanding portfolio of wind turbines, Goldwind is able to maximize project economics with larger, scalable technologies to fit an array of wind projects,” said David Sale, CEO of Goldwind Americas. “Leading the industry in delivering turbines of this size presents many new challenges, which must be met with a great deal of planning and expertise.
    Goldwind is pleased to be working with the Port of Vancouver USA, Totran Transportation Services, Jones Stevedoring and G2 Ocean to safely bring such large components across the U.S. and into Canada.”
    “Congratulations to the Port, workers and others for the safe and successful receipt of the largest turbine equipment to date,” said Jeff Jenner, Chief Executive Officer of Potentia Renewables Inc.
    The wind turbine blades and components will travel to Assiniboia, Saskatchewan, Canada to Potentia Renewable’s Golden South Wind Energy Project located on 34,000 acres of leased-agricultural land. Potentia is a Toronto-based developer, owner and operator of solar and wind energy assets. The Golden South Wind Project will utilize Goldwind’s latest PMDD turbines and will generate approximately 900,000 megawatt-hours of electricity and will significantly reduce CO2 emissions compared to a coal- fired plant. The carbon reduction is equivalent to eliminating the pollution from half the vehicles in Regina or Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The project broke ground in 2019 and is expected to open in 2021.
    Once unloaded from the ship, the wind turbine blades and other major components will be moved to laydown space at the port’s Terminal 2 and Terminal 5. From there, they will be transported by Totran Transportation Services over the span of several months to Saskatchewan, Canada.
    The port will eventually handle a total of 50 full turbines, a combination of the GW 136/4.2 and GW 155/4.2 MW models, for the Golden South Wind Project. Four additional ships carrying turbines will arrive later this summer and fall. In total, Goldwind will import more than 750 large-scale components through the Port of Vancouver USA.
    The Port of Vancouver USA has long been a leader in the port industry in supporting renewable energy projects and is one of the West Coast leaders in the movement of wind energy components to support new and existing wind energy projects. 

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  • Morooka Unveils Largest U.S. Made Addition To Rotator-Type Carrier Lineup

    Morooka Unveils Largest U.S. Made Addition To Rotator-Type Carrier Lineup

    In the first week of July the first Morooka MST-3000VDR rubber track carrier, with enhanced hydraulics and a larger bed, rolled off the line at the manufacturing facility in Ashland, Virginia. Morooka’s VDR models all feature an upper structure that can rotate 360° in either direction independently from the undercarriage and tracks. This helps users reduce surface damage that occurs when turning the machine, as well as aiding users that have limited operating space.
    The new MST-3000VDR is powered by a 300 hp Caterpillar C7.1 engine and can handle a maximum load of 36,000 pounds. Even so, it has a top speed of 8 mph and yet only exerts a ground pressure of 3.6-8.0 psi.
    Ken Byrd, founder and president of Morooka USA, recounted just how the new machine came to be. When Morooka customer Bobby Ross of Rosscapes, Inc., in Canonsville, Pennsylvania, needed something with a bit more capacity than the MST-2200VDR, he turned to his local dealer, Anderson Equipment. Anderson Equipment, Rosscapes, and Morooka America worked closely together to develop the MST-3000VDR, the largest U.S-built rotator to date. The carrier’s power and carrying capacity allow Rosscapes to move dirt nearly twice as fast as before. Rosscapes, which specializes in environmental restoration services such as wetland and stream restoration, currently has a fleet of five Morooka rotators and is looking to add more MST-3000VDR units in the future.    
    The MST-3000VDR is currently available by special order only. For more information, please visit www.morookacarriers.com to find the Morooka dealer nearest you. 

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  • Haver & Boecker Niagara Offers Variety of Fine Screen Media Options for Fast Delivery

    Haver & Boecker Niagara Offers Variety of Fine Screen Media Options for Fast Delivery

    Haver & Boecker Niagara offers a wide range of fine screen media options for a variety of applications including frac and silica sand, salt, perlite, potash, roofing granules and steelmaking coal. The portfolio features options for cut sizes as small as 120 mesh and for temperatures as high as 600 F (315 C). Haver & Boecker Niagara customers also benefit from fast delivery; most products are ready to ship in two to three days from the North American production facility.
    “Haver & Boecker Niagara has a long history of benefiting our customers through the manufacturing of screen media for fine screening applications,” said Karen Thompson, president of Haver & Boecker Niagara’s North American and Australian operations. “Our wide breadth of screen media dedicated to fine screening applications means producers can find the perfect fit to effectively meet their requirements. We work closely with every customer to find the ideal solution for their operation.”
    The fine screening portfolio includes Ty-Ger Wire, Ton-Cap, Tyler Mineral Processing Screens, Profile Wire, Single-Layer and Multi-Layer sections.
    The company’s signature Ty-Ger Wire contains high tensile spring steel for durability as well as wear and abrasion resistance. Ty-Ger Wire is available in wire diameters from .005 to .162 inches (.127 to 4.11 millimeters) and is ideal for fine screening applications requiring less corrosion resistance but higher wearability and resistance to tearing than stainless steel.
    Haver & Boecker Niagara designs Ton-Cap for high tonnage applications requiring increased open area. The media features distinct, slotted openings, ranging from 3 inches (76 millimeters) to 50 mesh to ensure the ideal fit for a variety of classifying applications. The durable sections handle high capacities without an increase in wire diameter.
    Tyler Mineral Processing Screens fit industrial separators with automatic tensioning, giving producers sharp separations and high efficiency. The media can handle temperatures up to 600 F (315 C) and is ideal for applications where sizing accuracy is critical. The screens can be manufactured with abrasion-resistant Ty-Ger wire for longer wear life.
    Producers in heavy screening applications where a small opening is required benefit from Profile Wire, or wedge wire. The custom wire design features tapered openings to increase efficiency, and unique construction allows for precise sizing as well as a reduction of blinding and pegging.
    Multi-Layer screen sections are ideal for fine screening when additional strength is needed to resist impact, weight or tension. The media consists of two or more layers placed in the same hook. This design provides a self-cleaning action when the two layers come into contact during vibration.
    Haver & Boecker Niagara also provides Single-Layer screen sections used for fine screening applications where top size particles are smaller than .375 inches (9.5 millimeters) and moisture is less than 1%.
    Haver & Boecker Niagara uses its extensive screening OEM experience to help operations determine the best product for their application and solutions to their challenges. The company’s PROcheck approach applies expertise in diagnostics, processing equipment, engineered screen media, original parts, rebuilds and upgrades, services, plants, and process engineering to inspect customers’ screening processes in order to recommend best practices for processing proficiency.
    Learn more about Haver & Boecker Niagara’s fine screening options at www.haverniagara.ca. 

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  • New Case IH FA 1030 Air Boom Applicator

    New Case IH FA 1030 Air Boom Applicator

    To help operators achieve high-efficiency application in challenging conditions, Case IH is launching the FA 1030 air boom applicator. Initially available for the Titan 4540 floater, this rugged applicator is built to carry more product, enhance productivity and deliver accurate application across changing terrain. The FA 1030 will be available for the Titan 3540 in July 2021.
    With a rear-mounted 72-foot stainless steel boom and 350 cubic feet of struck capacity, the FA 1030 air boom applicator helps cover more ground. The ability to configure the FA 1030 to spread up to three products and up to 1,200 pounds per acre of total product at 10 mph further ensures maximized field efficiency. The FA 1030 also offers variable rate product application and left/right boom section control, giving operators the ability to optimize their product delivery.
    “Not only do today’s operators demand application equipment that will help them cover more ground in less time, but they also need the flexibility and configurations to tailor their equipment, matching their customers’ needs and fields,” said Mark Burns, Case IH application equipment marketing manager. “This rugged applicator is built to carry more product and make the most of in-field time.”
    The new Case IH FA 1030 air boom applicator helps pack more productive days into every season with increased capacity and configurations to match unique needs and fields. 

    More Options & Configurations
    Operators can select from a range of bin options, including single-, double- and triple-bin configurations. An optional micro bin is also available for applications of granular fertilizer, granular chemicals or even cover crop planting with variable rate capabilities. On multiproduct hoppers, operators can use an adjustable divider to easily change from a 50/50 to a 60/40 split, with no tools required. If the micro bin is used for a third product, a 50/37/13 or 60/27/13 split can be selected for ultimate flexibility.
    The FA 1030 factory-fit design for the Titan 4540 floater is made possible by the partnership between Case IH and Salford Group Inc., an application equipment manufacturer headquartered in Ontario, Canada.
    “We’re pleased to team up with Salford Group to offer this new air boom applicator on the Case IH Titan 4540 floater,” Burns said. “Salford Group is known for developing durable, reliable equipment, and our shared dedication to innovating and helping operators be more productive makes us a great match.”
    For more information, visit your local Case IH dealer or www.caseih.com. 

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  • How To Pick The Right Trailer To Haul Your Heavy Equipment

    When it comes to selecting a trailer to haul your heavy construction equipment, you have more than a few options to consider. And when your trailers are carrying a variety of machines to and from the jobsite it only gets more complex. To make the process less daunting, we asked the experts from three trailer manufacturers to discuss the most important considerations. Find The Right Size Trailer Matching the capacity of the trailer to the weight of the equipment you want to haul is key. “Buying too small is unsafe, buying too much capacity is a waste of money,” says Jim Ladner, national sales manager for Landoll Company, Transportation Products division. “A good decision now is a great ROI on the selling side.” But it’s not just the trailer you need to consider. “It’s imperative that both the trailer and the tow vehicle are appropriately sized to carry the load,” says Nathan Uphus, sales manager, Felling Trailers. Also don’t forget to consider the weight of attachments you plan to haul along with the machine. Uphus says attachments are often overlooked. “Most excavators have a travel mode that narrows the width of the machine,” says Troy Geisler, vice president of sales and marketing for Talbert Trailers. “However, some operators will not go to the trouble that it takes to put the machine in travel mode. You have to know how your operators will actually load the machine or you could stress the trailer.” Geisler cautions that buyers need to beware when comparing load capacity. “There is no standard method to determine a capacity rating, “says Geisler. “Some manufacturer ratings may be based on an impractical load distribution.” A 35- to 65-ton capacity trailer is needed to carry most mid-size or large construction equipment. A 55- to 65-ton capacity trailer is typically needed for transporting larger cranes and specialty equipment. Know Where Are You Going To Haul Your Equipment Regulations change from state to state so it’s important to consider where you want to travel. “You want to make sure you have the right trailer capacity, the correct number of axles and the axles are positioned in the correct locations,” says Ladner. Can One Trailer Do It All? “It’s common for users to want to buy a single trailer that hauls all their equipment, but in most cases that’s not possible, says Ladner. ““Users should consider selecting a trailer that accomplishes 80 percent of their moves and sub-contract the highly specialized loads to an outside hauler.” Ladner says the more pieces of equipment you can transport in a single move the more you will reduce hauling costs. He advises operators to look for more useable deck space to accommodate a wide variety of equipment. Trailer Types 101 Different trailer designs offer varying benefits for transporting heavy construction equipment. Lowboy, low bed trailers or float trailers (Eastern Canada) feature two drops in deck height: one right after the gooseneck and one prior to the wheels. It’s designed to keep the heavy haul load as low as possible – 18 inches off the ground. If you are worried about maximizing vertical clearance to safely transport equipment, this can be a good option. “The lower the better” really plays true to help reduce the chances of rollovers accidents,” says Ladner. Gooseneck trailers have a 'neck' that extends over the box or bed of the tow vehicle. A ball hitch is placed into the box of the truck.” The design offers greater stability because weight is centered on the rear axle of the truck rather than the rear bumper. A drop deck trailer, is an open trailer with two deck levels: an upper deck and a lower deck that drops down after clearing the tractor unit. Equipment is typically loaded using fold down ramps. According to Geisler, these types of trailers are useful for hauling compact construction equipment. With tilt trailers there is no need for a ramp to load and unload equipment. However, some equipment, such as pavers require a very shallow load angle, so ramps are sometimes added. The axles are further forward on the tilt trailer compared to a beavertail trailer (with ramps). This allows the trailer to tilt without hitting the tires and also improves maneuverability. Hydraulic tilt models generally have a stationary platform ahead of the tilt deck. The stationary platform remains flat while the tilt deck allows the machine to be loaded/unloaded. On sliding or traveling axle trailers the axle travels forward, allowing the tail of the trailer to lower to the ground. This creates a “ramp” to load equipment on and delivers a load angle of six degrees. Don Landoll, owner and chairman of Landoll Company, invented and patented the Traveling Axle trailer in 1969. b

    When it comes to selecting a trailer to haul your heavy construction equipment, you have more than a few options to consider. And when your trailers are carrying a variety of machines to and from the jobsite it only gets more complex. To make the process less daunting, we asked the experts from three trailer manufacturers to discuss the most important considerations.

    Find The Right Size Trailer
    Matching the capacity of the trailer to the weight of the equipment you want to haul is key. “Buying too small is unsafe, buying too much capacity is a waste of money,” says Jim Ladner, national sales manager for Landoll Company, Transportation Products division. “A good decision now is a great ROI on the selling side.”
    But it’s not just the trailer you need to consider. “It’s imperative that both the trailer and the tow vehicle are appropriately sized to carry the load,” says Nathan Uphus, sales manager, Felling Trailers. Also don’t forget to consider the weight of attachments you plan to haul along with the machine. Uphus says attachments are often overlooked.
    “Most excavators have a travel mode that narrows the width of the machine,” says Troy Geisler, vice president of sales and marketing for Talbert Trailers. “However, some operators will not go to the trouble that it takes to put the machine in travel mode. You have to know how your operators will actually load the machine or you could stress the trailer.”   
    Geisler cautions that buyers need to beware when comparing load capacity. “There is no standard method to determine a capacity rating, “says Geisler. “Some manufacturer ratings may be based on an impractical load distribution.”
    A 35- to 65-ton capacity trailer is needed to carry most mid-size or large construction equipment. A 55- to 65-ton capacity trailer is typically needed for transporting larger cranes and specialty equipment.

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  • Saskatchewan To Create Canada’s First Rare Earth Processing Facility At SRC

    The Government of Saskatchewan has announced $31 million in funding for a Rare Earth Processing Facility in Saskatchewan – delivering on a key element of the 2030 Growth Plan. The facility will be owned and operated by the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC). It will be the first-of-its-kind in Canada and will begin to establish a Rare Earth Element (REE) supply chain in Saskatchewan, forming an industry model for future commercial REE resource expansion in the province. REE metals are naturally occurring minerals that are essential to the modern global economy and economic development. Global demand for REEs will increase significantly in the coming decade as demand for electric vehicles, renewable power generation and all forms of electronics increases. “Saskatchewan’s new Rare Earth Processing Facility will be a catalyst to stimulate the resource sector in Saskatchewan and across Canada, providing the early-stage supply chain needed to generate cash-flow, investment and industrial growth of the sector,” Premier Scott Moe said. “It will also help ensure the competitiveness of Saskatchewan as we focus on our economic recovery and grow our province over the next decade.” “Saskatchewan has a globally recognized mining industry, workforce and culture with local companies already beginning to explore REE deposits both in Saskatchewan, and in surrounding provinces and territories,” Minister Responsible for SRC Jeremy Harrison said. “This facility will allow the REE industry to grow and create both immediate and long-term jobs.” The conversion of REE ore to individual REE products is done in two main stages. The first is the concentration of ore to mixed REE Carbonate. The second is the more complex separation stage that converts the mixed REE Carbonate to commercial pure-grade REEs. The facility will address both stages of REE processing. The facility is expected to be fully operational in late 2022 with construction beginning this fall. SRC is Canada’s second largest research and technology organization. With more than 290 employees, $91 million in annual revenue and nearly 75 years of experience, SRC provides services and products to its 1,500 clients in 27 countries around the world. More information at http://www.src.sk.ca/REE. b

    The Government of Saskatchewan has announced $31 million in funding for a Rare Earth Processing Facility in Saskatchewan – delivering on a key element of the 2030 Growth Plan.
    The facility will be owned and operated by the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC).  It will be the first-of-its-kind in Canada and will begin to establish a Rare Earth Element (REE) supply chain in Saskatchewan, forming an industry model for future commercial REE resource expansion in the province.  REE metals are naturally occurring minerals that are essential to the modern global economy and economic development.
    Global demand for REEs will increase significantly in the coming decade as demand for electric vehicles, renewable power generation and all forms of electronics increases.
    “Saskatchewan’s new Rare Earth Processing Facility will be a catalyst to stimulate the resource sector in Saskatchewan and across Canada, providing the early-stage supply chain needed to generate cash-flow, investment and industrial growth of the sector,” Premier Scott Moe said.  “It will also help ensure the competitiveness of Saskatchewan as we focus on our economic recovery and grow our province over the next decade.”
    “Saskatchewan has a globally recognized mining industry, workforce and culture with local companies already beginning to explore REE deposits both in Saskatchewan, and in surrounding provinces and territories,” Minister Responsible for SRC Jeremy Harrison said.  “This facility will allow the REE industry to grow and create both immediate and long-term jobs.”
    The conversion of REE ore to individual REE products is done in two main stages.  The first is the concentration of ore to mixed REE Carbonate.  The second is the more complex separation stage that converts the mixed REE Carbonate to commercial pure-grade REEs.  The facility will address both stages of REE processing.
    The facility is expected to be fully operational in late 2022 with construction beginning this fall.
    SRC is Canada’s second largest research and technology organization.  With more than 290 employees, $91 million in annual revenue and nearly 75 years of experience, SRC provides services and products to its 1,500 clients in 27 countries around the world.  More information at http://www.src.sk.ca/REE. 

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