Industry News - 2021 - Page 27 of 80

Two Demag CC 2800-1 Cranes Bring 410-Tonne Ship To Water

The scenery was like a dream: A bright blue sky, and turquoise water. This meant that the conditions were perfect for lifting the 70-meter-long “Aqua Helix”, which was scheduled for its first-ever launch that day.

Before this, however, the crew boat for industrial maritime projects with space for up to 122 people first had to be taken out of the hangar where it had been built. Two 12-axle self-propelled modular transporters were in charge of this task and brought the 410-tonne ship directly to the quay wall, where the two Demag® CC 2800-1 lattice boom crawler cranes were already waiting. The cranes had been previously transported to the shipyard premises with around 55 trucks and had then been set up.

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Oct 6, 2021 - 4 years ago
Westjet Cargo Announces Dedicated Freighters To Better Serve Canada

WestJet has announced that it is launching a new dedicated cargo service, using 737-800 Boeing Converted Freights (BCF), as dedicated aircraft, to fulfill the larger-scale needs of Canadian businesses, freight forwarders, shippers and individual customers. The first of these dedicated 737-800BCFs are expected to be in service by the second quarter of 2022.

(CNW Group/WESTJET, an Alberta Partnership)

"Our new dedicated commercial cargo aircraft are a natural evolution of the competitive guest services WestJet has successfully provided over our 25-year history. It will provide cargo customers with the reliable on-time performance and competitive cost advantage synonymous with WestJet," said Charles Duncan, WestJet, Executive Vice-President, Cargo and President, Swoop.

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Oct 6, 2021 - 4 years ago
Diversified Product Development Opens New Manufacturing Facility

Diversified Product Development, marketer of the LineWise, LiftWise, RailWise and DesignWise brands, hosted a grand opening ceremony on June 22, 2021, at its new manufacturing facility in Waco, Texas. Approximately 100 people attended the event marking the company’s strategic move, which will help Diversified grow and better serve its customers.

The new facility is 60,000 square feet, which is more than 10 percent larger than the company’s previous building. Diversified also invested in multiple equipment upgrades to increase its capabilities, such as doubling its jib crane capacity and adding a 10-ton bridge crane.

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Oct 6, 2021 - 4 years ago
Kubota Canada And The Canadian Hockey League Launch Nominations For Their Annual 2021 Community Hero Contest

Kubota Canada Ltd., in partnership with the Canadian Hockey League (CHL), has launched nominations for its 2021 Community Hero contest.

Nominations accepted from September 29, 2021 to October 24, 2021

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Oct 5, 2021 - 4 years ago
Lode King Comes To Farming Simulator 22

Lode King’s brand new Distinction Distinction 45′ Triple Hopper trailer will be featured in the upcoming Farming Simulator 22 by Giants Software. The upcoming game will be available on PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Google Stadia for all farmers, gamers, and farming enthusiasts.

In Farming Simulator 22, you can take on the role of a modern farmer in three diverse American and European environments. Take on a huge variety of farming operations focusing on agriculture, animal husbandry and forestry, all with the addition of seasonal cycles. More than 400 machines and tools from over 100 real agricultural brands like Lode King Industries, John Deere, CLAAS, Case IH, New Holland, Fendt, Massey Ferguson, Valtra, Mack Trucks, and many more are included. New machine categories, crops and mechanics will add to the experience. Run your farm cooperatively in multiplayer and extend the game by a multitude of free community-created modifications.

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Oct 5, 2021 - 4 years ago
Fleet Complete Launches Vision 2.0, Next-Gen Dash Cam & Video Telematics Solution

Fleet Complete, a leading global provider of fleet telematics, has launched Vision 2.0, the latest fleet dash camera solution. Vision 2.0 features a dual-facing camera with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and on-the-edge artificial intelligence processing. It includes on-board LTE connectivity and a driver monitoring system for optimal in-cabin safety coverage.

Fleet managers will now have access to powerful vehicle safety capabilities with on-the-edge video processing to improve the quality of fleet safety programs – and protect drivers from false insurance claims.

Fleet Complete's new dash camera and video telematics solution for all-around fleet safety.

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Oct 5, 2021 - 4 years ago