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CASE Introduces Precision Grader Blade For Large-Frame Compact Track Loaders

CASE Construction Equipment introduces the all-new CASE Precision Grader Blade, a powerful new attachment for large-frame compact track loaders that delivers the grading performance of a motor grader in a more compact and agile footprint.

New attachment is compatible with the same 2D and 3D machine control technologies deployed on full-sized motor graders, allowing contractors to transform their CTL into a powerful and compact precision grading solution.

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Sep 1, 2021 - 4 years ago
Manac Joins General Dynamics Power Team in Bid to Modernize Canada's Logistics Vehicle Fleet Français

Manac Inc. ("Manac"), Canada's largest and most diverse trailer manufacturer, is excited to announce that they have been selected by General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada to design and build the light capability trailer and the heavy equipment transporter in the General Dynamics team bid for Canada's Logistics Vehicle Modernization (LVM) program. Manac has five manufacturing plants, one in Oran, Missouri, another one in British Columbia, and three in the province of Quebec.

A program of this magnitude requires an organization and partners with the depth and experience to manage the technical scope and complexity. The LVM light capability trailers will be designed and produced at Manac's main plant and head office in Saint-Georges, Quebec. The design and production of the heavy equipment transporters will be performed by a Manac-partner organization.

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Aug 31, 2021 - 4 years ago
Peterbilt Unveils All-New PACCAR TX-8 Transmission

Peterbilt Motors Company is excited to unveil alongside the new Medium Duty Model 535, Model 536, Model 537 and Model 548, the all-new PACCAR TX-8 Automatic transmission and updated PACCAR PX engines.

Designed to be versatile, efficient and reliable, the new 8-speed PACCAR TX-8 automatic transmission features the latest technology. It monitors changes in road grade, vehicle acceleration, torque demand, weight and engine load to keep the truck in the most fuel-efficient gear. Industry-leading shift performance delivers automotive-like shifting with up to 5% better fuel economy.

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Aug 31, 2021 - 4 years ago
Purolator Hits The Road As First National Courier To Deploy Fully Electric Delivery Vehicles

Purolator has announced it is taking another significant step in greening its fleet with the arrival of fully electric curbside-delivery trucks in Vancouver — the first to be launched nationally by a Canadian courier company.

Purolator announced the launch of fully electric curbside-delivery trucks – the first to be launched nationally by a Canadian courier company – and electric–cargo bikes (e-bikes) in Vancouver. These new vehicles expand Purolator’s fleet of eco-friendly vehicles already in use on the streets of Montreal and Toronto. (CNW Group/Purolator Inc.)

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Aug 31, 2021 - 4 years ago
BrandSafway Delivers Forming And Access On Gordie Howe International Bridge

Several BrandSafway companies are working together to deliver comprehensive access, scaffolding and forming solutions for the construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Once construction is finished, the six-lane (three lanes to Canada and three to the U.S.), cable-stayed bridge will have a clear span of 853 meters (0.53 miles) — the longest of any cable-stayed bridge in North America.

Aluma Systems by BrandSafway is providing formwork, falsework, stair towers and access platforms to support the concrete pours for the main pylon footings. This includes custom preassembled formwork panels for the footings, caisson collars, crane foundations, the pylon starters, and a base platform for access, storage and the temporary elevators surrounding each pylon.

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Aug 31, 2021 - 4 years ago
Prairie Provinces To Lead Canada In Renewable Energy Growth

Canada’s Prairie Provinces will lead the country’s growth in renewable energy capacity over the next three years, says a new report by the Canada Energy Regulator (CER).

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The online report, titled Canada’s Renewable Power, says decreased reliance on coal and substantial increases in wind and solar capacity will increase the amount of renewable energy added to the grid in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Meanwhile, Manitoba will strengthen its position as a prominent hydro producer in Canada. The pace of overall renewable energy growth is expected to slow at the national level between 2021 and 2023, but with strong growth in provinces with a large reliance on fossil fuel generation.

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Aug 30, 2021 - 4 years ago