Industry News - 2021 - Page 13 of 80

Transforming Agricultural Waste Into Biodiesel Fuel

The Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) fund is supporting a new facility in southern Alberta that will create jobs and cut emissions by transforming agricultural waste.

Canadian canola is used in biofuel production around the world because it’s a low-carbon, sustainable and renewable resource. Image credit: Raquel Pedrotti on Unsplash

Alberta’s government is using $4.7 million from the TIER fund through Emissions Reduction Alberta to create a $28.6-million facility in Lethbridge that will produce an estimated 70 million litres of high-value renewable fuel. This facility will be the first of its kind in Canada, turning local agricultural waste, inedible animal fats and used cooking oil into biodiesel fuel and glycerin.

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Nov 10, 2021 - 4 years ago
Electric Sennebogen Material Handler Complements State-Of-The-Art Sawmill

The sawmilling industry has continued its meteoric rise despite the strained economic situation in many other industries. In response to this surge in demand, one of Germany's largest wood processing companies, GELO Holzwerke decided in 2020 to make a far-reaching investment in a new small-diameter wood sawmill. And a featured machine in the sawmill is a Sennebogen 835 E electric material handler which is now responsible for all its log handling duties.

Sennebogen 835 E material handler on a gantry in operation at the GELO Timber sawmill in Wunsiedel, Germany.

At the end of 2020 and after 11 months of construction, the 750,000+ ft² (70,000 m²) plant in the Wunsiedel Energy Park went into operation exactly as scheduled. GELO Holzwerke along with a strategic partner combined to invest almost 40 million euros into the new site, where 50,000 solid cubic ft. (1400 cubic m) per day will be processed in a two-shift operation.

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Nov 10, 2021 - 4 years ago
Six Seemingly Small Ways To Make A Big Impact

Connected solutions are getting smarter by the day. While you are working hard on the job site, hundreds of thousands of data points are doing their own job quietly in the background to allow you to work more safely, efficiently and sustainably than ever before.

Electric machines may be the face of our net-zero future, but when it comes to a more sustainable way of working the real heart of a construction site is the connectivity that is filtering the numbers, pumping out vital information to every part of the site and keeping operations flowing smoothly. Being part of this digital ecosystem is not only a vital tool to achieving our goal of building a better world, by unlocking efficiencies right across the value chain, but also allows for more effective communication in our individual roles. We are only just scratching the surface of what technology can achieve, but let’s look at some of the most recent innovations significantly contributing to increased safety, uptime and fuel efficiency.

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Nov 10, 2021 - 4 years ago
Ferrari Lift Trucks Simplify International Logistics For Paddock Transport

Sometimes you find that the solution you’ve been looking for is right next door. When Cameron Paddock and David Shea first met at 2019’s exhibition, they quickly found a common interest. Both had travelled close to 1500 miles to look for new business opportunities at the show.

The TopLift Ferrari FH32 heavy lift truck solves storage problems for Paddock Transport and for Paddock’s customers

Shea, the president of TopLift Ferrari (TLF), went to Houston to show off the line of new heavy-duty lift trucks that he and his team had recently developed for the North American market, in partnership with Italy’s CVS Ferrari.

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Nov 9, 2021 - 4 years ago
Bendix Sponsors National Truck Driving Championships Grand Champion Award For A 10th Time

The pandemic has reminded the country what a hero looks like, and truck drivers earned that designation for their selfless work to keep the shelves stocked and vital supplies flowing during the coronavirus surge. Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is honored to celebrate these drivers by sponsoring the Grand Champion Award at the American Trucking Associations (ATA) 2021 National Battle of the States: Virtual Truck Driving Championships. This will mark Bendix’s 10th time sponsoring the top award of the competition, highlighting the company’s commitment to highway safety, and honoring the dedicated men and women whose skills help create safer roads.

The event began on July 31 with state-level trivia contests based on Facts for Drivers, federal and state laws, and state trucking history and culture. These contests lead into the national competition, which took place on August 14 with the National Battle of the States.

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Nov 9, 2021 - 4 years ago
Peterbilt EV Operating Cost Calculator Wins Prestigious Communicator Award

Peterbilt Motors Company is proud to announce the EV Operating Cost Calculator has been awarded the prestigious Award of Distinction from the international Communicator Awards.

Founded over 30 years ago the Communicator Awards is a leading international awards program dedicated to recognizing excellence, effectiveness and innovation across all areas of communication. The Peterbilt EV operating cost calculator won for its user experience as a powerful tool for prospective customers to evaluate the Total Cost of Ownership of a Peterbilt Model 220EV, 520EVor 579EV on a per mile (on-highway applications) or per hour basis (vocational applications).

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Nov 9, 2021 - 4 years ago