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Industry News - August, 2021

  • Manac Joins General Dynamics Power Team in Bid to Modernize Canada's Logistics Vehicle Fleet Français

    Manac Inc. ("Manac"), Canada's largest and most diverse trailer manufacturer, is excited to announce that they have been selected by General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada to design and build the light capability trailer and the heavy equipment transporter in the General Dynamics team bid for Canada's Logistics Vehicle Modernization (LVM) program. Manac has five manufacturing plants, one in Oran, Missouri, another one in British Columbia, and three in the province of Quebec.

    Manac Joins General Dynamics Power Team in Bid to Modernize Canada's Logistics Vehicle Fleet Francais


    A program of this magnitude requires an organization and partners with the depth and experience to manage the technical scope and complexity. The LVM light capability trailers will be designed and produced at Manac's main plant and head office in Saint-Georges, Quebec. The design and production of the heavy equipment transporters will be performed by a Manac-partner organization.

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    Aug 31, 2021 - 4 years ago

  • BrandSafway Delivers Forming And Access On Gordie Howe International Bridge

    Several BrandSafway companies are working together to deliver comprehensive access, scaffolding and forming solutions for the construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Once construction is finished, the six-lane (three lanes to Canada and three to the U.S.), cable-stayed bridge will have a clear span of 853 meters (0.53 miles) — the longest of any cable-stayed bridge in North America.

    BrandSafway Delivers Forming And Access On Gordie Howe International Bridge

     

     
    Aluma Systems by BrandSafway is providing formwork, falsework, stair towers and access platforms to support the concrete pours for the main pylon footings. This includes custom preassembled formwork panels for the footings, caisson collars, crane foundations, the pylon starters, and a base platform for access, storage and the temporary elevators surrounding each pylon.

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    Aug 31, 2021 - 4 years ago

  • Purolator Hits The Road As First National Courier To Deploy Fully Electric Delivery Vehicles

    Purolator has announced it is taking another significant step in greening its fleet with the arrival of fully electric curbside-delivery trucks in Vancouver — the first to be launched nationally by a Canadian courier company.

    Purolator Hits The Road As First National Courier To Deploy Fully Electric Delivery Vehicles
    Purolator announced the launch of fully electric curbside-delivery trucks – the first to be launched nationally by a Canadian courier company – and electric–cargo bikes (e-bikes) in Vancouver. These new vehicles expand Purolator’s fleet of eco-friendly vehicles already in use on the streets of Montreal and Toronto. (CNW Group/Purolator Inc.)

     

     

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    Aug 31, 2021 - 4 years ago

  • Peterbilt Unveils All-New PACCAR TX-8 Transmission

    Peterbilt Motors Company is excited to unveil alongside the new Medium Duty Model 535, Model 536, Model 537 and Model 548, the all-new PACCAR TX-8 Automatic transmission and updated PACCAR PX engines.

    Peterbilt Unveils All-New PACCAR TX-8 Transmission

     

     
    Designed to be versatile, efficient and reliable, the new 8-speed PACCAR TX-8 automatic transmission features the latest technology. It monitors changes in road grade, vehicle acceleration, torque demand, weight and engine load to keep the truck in the most fuel-efficient gear. Industry-leading shift performance delivers automotive-like shifting with up to 5% better fuel economy.

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    Aug 31, 2021 - 4 years ago

  • Hitachi Unveils ZXLink Connectivity At No Additional Charge

    Hitachi Construction & Mining Division, an operating division of John Deere Construction & Forestry Company (“Hitachi”), announced that customers will no longer need to renew their ZXLink connectivity service subscription.

    Hitachi Unveils ZXLink Connectivity At No Additional Charge

     

    Plus, customers can enable ZXLink on compatible machines at no additional charge. Once customers enable ZXLink, they can select to automatically activate it on future compatible models to further streamline fleet management. 

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    Aug 30, 2021 - 4 years ago

  • Tadano Launches GR-1300XL-4 Rough Terrain Crane In North America

    The Tadano Group has announced the launch of the GR-1300XL-4 rough terrain crane for the North American market.

    Tadano Launches GR-1300XL-4 Rough Terrain Crane In North America

     

     

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    Aug 30, 2021 - 4 years ago

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