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Maxim Truck & Trailer Donates $5,000 To Thunder Bay Food Distribution Group

The Regional Food Distribution Association (RFDA) in Thunder Bay received an unexpected $5,000 donation in early May 2021 from Maxim Truck & Trailer to help provide food to food banks in Northwestern Ontario.

Volker Kromm, Executive Director of the Regional Food Distribution Association (Left) accepts a $5,000 donation cheque from Darrin Poulin, General Manager of Maxim Truck & Trailer’s Thunder Bay branch office. (CNW Group/Maxim Truck & Trailer Inc.)

"I am thankful for the financial support given to us by Maxim Truck & Trailer," says Volker Kromm, Executive Director at RFDA. "As a charity with a broad regional footprint, that serves thousands of people struggling with food insecurity; we count our blessings each time a corporate donor gives selflessly." He goes on to say, "I also appreciate the truck support from Maxim. Keeping the wheels rolling in the distribution of healthy food and services is core to our mandate. Maxim is an important part of that."

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Jul 6, 2021 - 5 years ago
FLOlink Remote Monitoring & Notification For Auto Lube Systems

Mississauga-based greasing solutions expert, FLO Components Ltd. has announced its release of FLOlink, “the world’s first fully independent Remote Monitoring Telematics Program, specifically for Automatic Lubrication Systems (ALS)”.

FLOlink SYSTEM

FLO’s Marketing Specialist, Gabriel Lopez explains; “Tracking equipment is increasingly essential to equipment managers. No matter the size or age of your fleet, it’s important to maximize machine efficiency and minimize unexpected downtime. Autolubers help by dispensing small measured amounts of grease frequently, while the equipment is running, to keep bearings properly lubricated and sealed from dirt and contaminants. FLOlink is the evolution of ALS.”

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Jul 5, 2021 - 5 years ago
Rototilt Inc. Announces New Regional Sales Manager In Western Canada

Rototilt Inc. has announced that Shaun Davidson will be Regional Sales Manager - Western Canada. Shaun will cover the Provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia in addition to his existing clientele in the Rail and OEM markets of North America.

Shaun Davidson will be Regional Sales Manager - Western Canada

“Shaun has been providing exemplary product support to our clientele in both Rail and the OEM industries for 13 years, his technical knowledge and product support in these segments has proven essential and I am glad to see Shaun support and grow our Dealer network in the West.” says Jeremy Lindsay Sales and Marketing Manager for Rototilt Inc.

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Jul 2, 2021 - 5 years ago
Brandt Announces Plan To Create 1,000+ New Jobs

The Brandt Group of Companies has announced plans to make a major investment in staffing and will hire more than 1,000 new employees by the end of 2021. The new positions will span the Regina-based company's 100+ location international network, focusing on roles in Canada and the USA.

Brandt Head Office in Regina, Saskatchewan (CNW Group/Brandt Group of Companies)

"There's no question that our people are the foundation of our success. In spite of some challenging times for the global economy, an incredible team effort has enabled us to sustain our business and weather the storm successfully," says Shaun Semple, Brandt Group of Companies CEO. "Looking ahead, the growth trend for Brandt is strong, so the timing is ideal to make a major investment in our team."

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Jun 30, 2021 - 5 years ago
For The Honour

Inland Supports Honour House and Honour Ranch With Link-Belt 75X3EX Excavator

Kathleen Fisher Photography

In November 2010, Honour House Society opened the doors of Honour House, in New Westminster, BC. The house provides a “home away from home” for our men and women in uniform and their families when they are forced to travel to Metro Vancouver for medical treatment.

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Jun 29, 2021 - 5 years ago
From The Supply Post Archives: Underwater Logging

In British Columbia, as in other Canadian provinces, vast areas of land surface are being inundated resulting from the construction of Hydro Electric dams.

Heel boom grapple moving surfaced log to cradle.

The loss from flooding of sometimes large stands of timber and land that might in other ways be productive can be most costly. In addition, such large man-made lakes are most unattractive with their stubble of dead tree-tops protruding from shore to shore, and the recreational possibilities virtually destroyed.

Such a scene can be found at Ootsa Lake, which is located some 150 miles west of Prince George (B.C.) near the northern boundary of Tweedsmuir Park.

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Jun 28, 2021 - 5 years ago