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Industry News - August, 2021 - Page 9 of 13

  • ICBA Launches Wellness Program For Construction Workers

    With opioid overdoses at record levels in B.C., and people’s mental health stretched thin by the impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) is launching its new ICBA Workplace Wellness Program, designed to help employers and workers manage the unique mental health challenges facing the construction industry.

    ICBA Launches Wellness Program For Construction Workers

     

    Statistics show that more than half the employed people who have died of opioid overdoses in B.C. in recent years worked in construction. And the risk of suicide for those working in construction is seven times the national average. While there are a lot of resources to help safeguard and improve mental wellness, not many of them are tailored to construction workplaces and workforces.

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  • New Holland Loop Master Knotting Technology Wins Gold Medal At 2021 Edison Awards

    New Holland Agriculture was honored with the Gold medal at the 2021 edition of the Edison Awards for the ground-breaking Loop Master knotting technology featured on its BigBaler 1290 High Density and BigBaler PLUS range.

    New Holland Loop Master Knotting Technology Wins Gold Medal At 2021 Edison Awards
    The New Holland BigBaler High Density features award-winning Loop Master knotting technology.

     

    The annual award competition recognizes excellence in new product and service development, marketing, human-centered design and innovation. Winners are selected based on four criteria: Concept, Value, Delivery and Impact.

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  • Hub Group Begins Electric Truck Fleet Pilot

    Hub Group has begun its electric truck fleet pilot with Daimler Trucks North America as part of Freightliner’s Customer Experience (CX) Fleet.

    Hub Group Begins Electric Truck Fleet Pilot

     

    This will be part of a six-month test in Southern California across a variety of freight environments and conditions in both dedicated and drayage freight operations.

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  • From The Supply Post Archives: Okanagan's Big Lift

    Okanagan Helicopters Ltd. has introduced a new heavy-lift winner to its fleet.

    From The Supply Post Archives Okanagans Big Lift

    Sikorsky S61L

    It’s the Sikorsky S61L, the largest helicopter operating in Canada on commercial service. The S61L which is capable of transporting 28 passengers or a freight load of 8,000 pounds, has added a new dimension to capabilities of the large Okanagan fleet.

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  • Kenworth Unveils 2021 PACCAR MX Engines

    With the launch of Kenworth’s new T680 Next Generation truck model, also comes the 2021 PACCAR MX-11 and PACCAR MX-13 engines, giving even better performance and efficiency to Kenworth’s Class 8 truck lineup.

    Kenworth Unveils 2021 PACCAR MX Engines


    Both engines feature re-designed internal components to enhance fuel economy – up to 2.4 percent* in the PACCAR MX-13, and 3.4 percent* in the PACCAR MX-11 – depending on the application and specification. The PACCAR MX-11 can now be spec’d with a higher horsepower rating of up to 445 hp at 1,700 lb.-ft. of torque @ 900 RPM. The PACCAR MX-13 can be spec’d up to 510 hp at 1,850 lb.-ft. of torque @ 1,000 RPM.

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    Aug 11, 2021 - 4 years ago

  • Bomag Expands Light Equipment With Two New Walk-Behind Rollers

    Bomag’s walk-behind rollers are an unparalleled success story. It all began in 1957 with the legendary BW 60. Now, in its 64th year, Bomag is launching two new walk-behind rollers: The BW 65 and BW 65.

    Bomag Expands Light Equipment With Two New Walk-Behind Rollers

     

    In keeping with the motto “under way without delay”, the new Bomag BW 65 and BW 65 D walk-behind rollers are now equipped with an electric starter as standard. Their close drum spacing furthermore ensures that they are particularly light and manoeuvrable in use. All operating points are easily within the user's reach.

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