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  • Holcim Launches ECOplanet Green Cement

    Holcim launches ECOPlanet, its global range of green cement delivering at least 30% lower carbon footprint with equal to superior performance1. ECOPlanet is available in Germany, Romania, Canada, Switzerland, Spain, France, and Italy and will be distributed across 15 countries in 2021, with the objective of doubling its market presence by the end of 2022 to enable low-carbon construction at scale.

    Holcim Launches ECOplanet Green Cement

     


    Jan Jenisch, Chief Executive Officer: “I am excited to introduce ECOPlanet, the latest in our range of green building solutions. Driving the circular economy, our ECOPlanet range includes the world’s first cement with 20% recycled construction & demolition waste inside, advancing our net-zero vision in a nature-positive way. With the world’s population rising and rapid urbanization, solutions like ECOPlanet are critical to enable greener cities and smarter infrastructure, building more with less.”

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    Nov 8, 2021 - 4 years ago

  • Wajax Announces Chief Executive Officer Succession

    Wajax has announced that Mark Foote will retire as President and Chief Executive Officer on December 31, 2021. Ignacy (Iggy) Domagalski, the Chief Executive Officer of Tundra Process Solutions Ltd, which was acquired by Wajax in January 2021, will be appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Wajax upon Mr. Foote’s retirement.

    Wajax Announces Chief Executive Officer Succession

     


    Mr. Foote has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Wajax since March 2012, guiding the Corporation through significant change. Among other things, Mr. Foote oversaw the reorganization of Wajax from independent product divisions to an integrated distribution model, achieved significant improvements in employee safety and satisfaction, and implemented a customer-focused growth strategy that combines a broad range of heavy equipment, industrial parts and engineered repair services businesses to meet the needs of the Corporation’s approximately 32,000 commercial, industrial and resource customers. Commenting on his experience, Mr. Foote said, “It has been a real privilege to lead the Wajax team and to contribute to the ongoing success of such a storied Canadian company. I look forward to working with Iggy and the leadership team to ensure a successful transition, and I am convinced Iggy’s leadership will result in an even stronger organization for our team and our customers.”

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    Nov 5, 2021 - 4 years ago

  • Women In Trucking Association Named Best Female Truck Driver Support Organization

    The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) was named the 2021 “Best Female Truck Driver Support organization” as part of the Logistics Warehouse and Supply Chain Awards Program by Corporate Vision, which is published monthly to deliver insightful feature content in the business world.

    Women In Trucking Association Named Best Female Truck Driver Support Organization

     

    In its fifth year of this prestigious logistics recognition program, Corporate Vision recognized WIT for its initiatives that encourage the employment of female drivers in the industry, promote their accomplishments, and minimize obstacles they face.

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    Nov 4, 2021 - 4 years ago

  • Canada Cartage Acquires Rapid Delivery

    Canada Cartage, the country’s largest fleet outsourcing provider, has announced the acquisition of Rapid Delivery. With terminals in London and Windsor, Ontario, Rapid provides truckload, expedited, and dedicated transportation to customers in Ontario and the Great Lakes states.

    Canada Cartage Acquires Rapid Delivery

     


    This is the fourth acquisition of 2021 for Canada Cartage, as the company continues to expand in dedicated fleet services as well as e-commerce fulfillment and home delivery.

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    Nov 4, 2021 - 4 years ago

  • Strongco Appoints Peter Rayner To VP & CFO

    Strongco Corporation, a Nors Group company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Rayner to Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. 

    Strongco Appoints Peter Rayner To VP & CFO


    Peter joined Strongco in 2014 as the Director of Finance and has been responsible for the general accounting, statutory financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivables and credit management functions. Prior to Strongco, Peter held financial management roles with public and private companies in the technology, consumer products, and chemical and metal refining industries. He is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).  

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    Nov 4, 2021 - 4 years ago

  • GLS Agrees To Acquire A Canadian Freight Carrier To Expand Its Reach

    General Logistics Systems (GLS), a leading parcel service provider, has agreed to acquire a Canadian logistics company Mid-Nite Sun Transportation Ltd that operates as Rosenau Transport.

    GLS Agrees To Acquire A Canadian Freight Carrier To Expand Its Reach
    GLS agrees to acquire a Canadian freight carrier to expand its reach. Addition of Rosenau Transport unlocks significant growth opportunities for GLS in North America. Image credit: Rosenau Transport

     

    Rosenau Transport is one of the largest independent freight carriers in Western Canada and has a complementary service area to GLS' existing Canadian business. The combination of the two businesses will unlock significant growth opportunities for GLS with new and existing customers in both the Canadian and US markets. The acquisition is subject to the customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

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    Nov 4, 2021 - 4 years ago

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