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Terex Trucks To Expand Its Footprint In Canada

After a quieter 2020, many sectors in Canada are preparing to ramp up operations. In Ontario, the country’s second-largest province, several major construction and mining projects are on the horizon. As the demand for heavy machinery is expected to increase, articulated hauler manufacturer Terex Trucks plans to expand into the province and is looking for new dealers.

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After a challenging 2020, economic activity in Ontario is recovering and expected to grow by 4% this year. The construction sector in particular is seeing increased activity, and the pipeline is busy with large public sector infrastructure and commercial construction projects.

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Jul 19, 2021 - 4 years ago
Flair Airlines Begins Service With The First Of 13 New Boeing 737-8 Aircraft

Flair Airlines, Canada’s only independent ultra low-cost carrier (ULCC), begins service today with the first of 13 new Boeing 737-8 aircraft joining the fleet as the airline begins rapid growth to provide affordable, low fare air travel to 19 Canadian destinations.

“Today marks a huge milestone as Flair grows to bring affordable travel options to more Canadians,” says Stephen Jones, President and CEO, Flair Airlines. “Canadians have been paying too much for too long, and Flair is changing that thanks to the addition of the new 737-8 aircraft which provide us the efficiencies and ability to scale our service. Today’s inaugural flight kicks off our rapid growth.”

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Jul 16, 2021 - 4 years ago
ECCC to Suspend GHG Trailer Regulation Implementation Until May 2022

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has informed CTA that an Interim Order Modifying the Operation of the Heavy-duty Vehicle and Engine Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations will be published with the purpose of suspending the implementation of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards for trailers in Canada until May 3, 2022.

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The Interim Order is available under Government notices on the Canada Gazette website at https://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2021/2021-05-29/pdf/g1-15522.pdf.

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Jul 15, 2021 - 4 years ago
SKF Bearings Help Mars Rover Collect Rock Samples On The Planet’s Surface

Enabling the Mars Rover’s core operations in the harsh environment on Mars are Kaydon RealiSlim thin-section ball bearings, designed and manufactured by SKF at the company’s global thin-section bearing engineering center in Muskegon, and its recently expanded manufacturing hub in Sumter, USA.

Each time the Perseverance Mars Rover collects or handles rock and regolith samples in Jezero Crater during its multiple-year mission on the surface of the red planet, key components from SKF will facilitate that those activities successfully take place. Photo credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech

These highly engineered components contribute to the survival of the rover’s main robotic arm, sample collecting turret, tool bit carousel and sample handling assembly during a months-long trip through space, and its function as intended on the Mars surface.

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Jul 14, 2021 - 4 years ago
Kenny's Loggin': BC Gulf Island Logging in the 1950s

Supply Post would like to introduce our newest column, "Kenny's Loggin'". We found a fascinating video on YouTube recently; a digitized version of an old, scratchy 8mm film of logging in action, with a descriptive narration. We were intrigued, and had to know more about it. We caught up with Ken Wilson, whose father Dennis recorded the film, and Ken’s son Clayton who uploaded it to YouTube. By Linda Horn and Ken Wilson

“I grew up on Vancouver Island, BC,” said Ken, who started logging at age 14, working for his father and other logging companies. “I worked in logging for 50 years before retirement from Western,” he said. Ken joked that his favourite memory of logging in B.C. was receiving his pension when he retired!

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Jul 14, 2021 - 4 years ago
Manitoba Launches Another Intake For Efficient Trucking Program

The Manitoba government has launched another round of applications for grants to support the transportation sector with rebates for fuel-saving technology and retrofits for heavy-duty vehicles that will lead to a reduction in greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions, Conservation and Climate Minister Sarah Guillemard has announced.

“We continue to work toward the goal of GHG reduction and the transportation sector is an important partner in that effort,” said Guillemard. “Our government is pleased to continue offering these incentives for the industry to save money and to reduce emissions.”

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Jul 13, 2021 - 4 years ago