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  • Port Saint John Supports Seafarers Critical Communication Needs With Pier-Side WIFI

    The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified the already extremely isolated life of seafarers. Recently Port Saint John stepped forward to assist seafarers in this unprecedented time of crisis by investing in pier-side WiFi at the West Side terminals.

    Port Saint John Supports Seafarers Critical Communication Needs With Pier-Side WIFI

     

    In the early months of the pandemic, face-to-face services that seafarers around the world rely upon were suspended, and unfortunately this included Saint John Seafarers’ Mission.   As the pandemic wore on a global issue around seafarer repatriation began to evolve. There are estimates of tens of thousands of seafarers who have been working many months beyond their contracted times, often exceeding the maximum allowed by international maritime labour standards.  When this reality was combined with no or very minimal shore leave, a situation that was unacceptable to Port Saint John and the Saint John Seafarers’ Mission arose.

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    Aug 16, 2021 - 4 years ago

  • Machinery Supply Launches New Website

    Machinery Supply, a leading heavy equipment dealership in Western Canada, has launched a new commercial website (machinerysupply.ca).

    Machinery Supply Launches New Website

    This newly redesigned website makes it quick and easy to access essential information. It features a more comprehensive view of the company’s product and service offerings across a wide range of aggregate producing functions including crushing, screening, conveying, and washing.  

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    Aug 16, 2021 - 4 years ago

  • Terex MP Acquires MDS International In Ireland

    Terex Materials Processing (MP), a global leader in materials processing equipment, is pleased to announce the purchase of MDS International (MDS), a manufacturer of heavy duty and recycling trommels, apron feeders and conveyor systems, based in Co. Monaghan, Ireland.

    Terex MP Acquires MDS International In Ireland
    MDS International manufactures heavy duty and recycling trommels, apron feeders and conveyor systems (pictured left), a product range that complements other Terex brands such as EvoQuip (pictured right).

    MDS was founded in 1995 by Liam and Una Murray, with a vision to design and develop engineering solutions to industry. Over the past 25 years MDS has built a highly skilled work force along with global distribution partners, and has a valued reputation for innovation, offering bespoke solutions to serve client needs with equipment that can withstand the harshest of environments.  

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    Aug 13, 2021 - 4 years ago

  • 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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    Aug 12, 2021 - 4 years ago

  • 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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    Aug 12, 2021 - 4 years ago

  • 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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    Aug 12, 2021 - 4 years ago

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