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Every year, natural disasters threaten infrastructure and human life. The greatest damage (measured in repair dollars) is caused by storms. It is not only the high winds of thunderstorms, but rain and hail that cause the damage.

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Feb 5, 2020 - 5 years ago
Uptime Performance Of 830 M-T Leaves Stella-Jones With “No Other Option” For Pole-Handling Yard

When the 830 M-T log handler reached the end of its six year lease term with 22,000 service hours, Stella-Jones Inc.’s, Plant Manager Darrin Vigue did his due diligence to choose its replacement. But in the end, Vigue returned to the machine that had served him so well for the previous six years.

Stella-Jones has learned to rely on the 830 M-T log handler in this Galloway pole
facility all of the yard’s loading operations through two non-stop shifts every day.

“We considered other makes, including two of the industry’s top OEMs,” Vigue says. “But there were really no other options for us. The SENNEBOGEN is a good machine; everyone is happy with it.”

The facility that Vigue manages is one of several wood utility pole treatment plants that Stella-Jones operates in British Columbia. Western Red Cedar and Douglas Fir poles are first trimmed and debarked at another facility, then distributed to various yards such as Galloway for further treatment.

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Feb 5, 2020 - 5 years ago
Peterbilt Battery-Electric Refuse Model 520EV - Announces Record Production of Model 520

Peterbilt Motors Company is displayed its battery-electric Model 520EV, a low-cab forward vehicle for the refuse industry, during the Consumer Electronics Show held in Las Vegas, Nevada.

“The Model 520EV is leading the charge in battery-electric vehicles for refuse operations,” said Jason Skoog, Peterbilt General Manager and PACCAR Inc Vice President. “Demonstrator units have been operating on residential and commercial routes, working a full day on a single charge, and charging overnight. Our customers have been very impressed with the 520EV’s quiet operation, low maintenance cost and overall performance,” Skoog said. “We are excited that customers can begin to take delivery of the Model 520EV next year.”

The Model 520EV is powered by a Meritor/TransPower Energy Storage Subsystem with a total storage capacity of 308 kWh. It is driven by a TransPower Mid-Ship Motor Drive Subsystem with up to 430 HP, features a range of about 100 miles and a four-hour charge time.

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Feb 4, 2020 - 5 years ago
Peterbilt Honored As Top Workplace For Women By Women In Trucking

Peterbilt Motors Company has been recognized by Women In Trucking as a top workplace for women in the transportation industry.

“Peterbilt is committed to championing the development of women leaders and cultivating a diverse workforce. We are honored to receive recognition from Women In Trucking for our efforts,” said Jason Skoog, PACCAR Vice President and Peterbilt General Manager.

This is the second time Peterbilt has received the award, which promotes the accomplishments of companies that are focused on the employment of women in the trucking and transportation fields.

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Feb 4, 2020 - 5 years ago
Volvo Buses Receives Order For 60 High-Capacity Electric Buses From Malmö

Volvo Buses has signed yet another large order for electrified buses. Nobina has placed an order for 60 high-capacity electric buses which will enter service in Malmö next year.

“It is immensely gratifying to receive yet another significant order for electric buses. In a short space of time we have taken orders for 220 electric buses from two of Sweden’s largest cities. This shows that electric buses are already a viable solution for cities that want public transport with long-term sustainability – buses that make concrete improvements to the environment. What is more, electromobility creates entirely new opportunities for urban planning and improves flexibility for cities that want to bring public transport closer to where people actually live and work,” says Håkan Agnevall, President of Volvo Buses.

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Feb 4, 2020 - 5 years ago
Centennial College Dedicates Centre For Aerospace And Aviation To Bombardier, Celebrates Donation Of A Global 7500 Flight Test Vehicle
- Centennial College renames their centre for aerospace to The Bombardier Centre for Aerospace and Aviation
- Following donation of a CRJ200 aircraft in 2019, Bombardier donates “The Architect” Global 7500 flight test vehicle
- Announcements reinforce Bombardier’s partnership with Centennial, further to R&D investment commitments
Following a decade of close collaboration in support of aerospace education, skills training and research and development, Centennial College is pleased to announce today that it is renaming its Centre for Aerospace and Aviation at Downsview Park to “The Bombardier Centre for Aerospace and Aviation” and is receiving a Bombardier Global 7500 flight test vehicle for training purposes.

“As the global demand for aerospace technicians and technologists continues to grow, the strategic advantage of Bombardier and Centennial’s relationship is only amplified,” says Dr. Craig Stephenson, President and CEO, Centennial College. “The commitment of both partners not only aims to support the increasing labour demands of the sector, but also bolsters Ontario’s and Canada’s leadership position in a competitive global sector.”

Known as “The Architect”, the Bombardier Global 7500 business jet (serial number 70004) was the fourth Flight Test Vehicle (FTV4) of the program and was used for interior validation testing. Since its maiden flight on September 28, 2017, the aircraft accumulated approximately 731 flight hours.

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Feb 4, 2020 - 5 years ago