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Finning Signs Agreement To Become Exclusive Dealer Of MultiDocker

Finning Canada, a division of Finning International Inc. (TSX: FTT), has signed an agreement to become the exclusive dealer of MultiDocker in western Canada. MultiDocker is the leading manufacturer of hydraulic material handlers for the forestry, scrap recycling and bulk handling industries.

"We are delighted to be the exclusive dealer for MultiDocker, a company with over 30 years' experience in manufacturing and distributing cargo handlers world-wide and a recognized leader in the customization of these products to meet individual industrial sector needs," says David Primrose, EVP core industries, Finning Canada. "The addition of the MultiDocker to our product offerings will enable us to provide our customers with a complete array of industry-specific solutions to meet all their material-handling needs."

This partnership with MultiDocker is a natural fit given the base machine is produced by Caterpillar and many of the parts are standard Cat components that complement the Cat product portfolio. The products are also compatible with Finning's sales and service network. In addition to meeting demand in western Canada for the full line of rubber and track handlers, customers will also benefit from the exceptional after sales support, parts and service Finning provides.

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Aug 24, 2018 - 7 years ago
Farm Families Honoured At Ukrainian Village

Alberta families who have farmed the same land for 100 years or more were recently recognized with Century Farm and Ranch awards.

Recipients of the award received a bronze plaque to commemorate this significant milestone. A total of 96 families were recognized across the province, including 17 families who were honoured at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village on Aug. 2nd.

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Aug 24, 2018 - 7 years ago
Withstanding Extreme Wear In Bulk Material Handling Equipment

Urethane provides greater wear resistance than steel or rubber, with better cleanability, and can be customized to meet individual specifications

Bulk material handling equipment for rock, stone, aggregate, gravel, and sand can experience extreme wear, whether for mines, quarries, or plants for concrete batching or highway and construction material processing.

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Aug 22, 2018 - 7 years ago
All Three Assembly Plants Producing Kenworth Trucks Earn ISO Certification For Environmental Management Systems

All Three Assembly Plants Producing Kenworth Trucks Earn ISO Certification For Environmental Management Systems

In United States and Canada

All three assembly plants that produce Kenworth trucks in the United States and Canada have now achieved the prestigious ISO14001:2015 certification for their environmental management systems, which support the production of trucks in an environmentally responsible manner.

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Aug 16, 2018 - 7 years ago
Protecting Construction Workers from Long-Term Health Hazards

Safety protocols and accident-related statistics are typically well documented and understood by construction companies, but this is not always the case for long-term health hazards.

While exposure limits for risk factors like respirable silica dust are very low and breathing in dust over a short timespan can cause lasting damage, long-term exposure-related health effects on construction works are too often overlooked, according to Tim Turney, technical product manager, Casella Solutions.“To avoid these problems, construction companies must be proactive in protecting workers against exposure to dust and other hazardous construction byproducts,” he stresses. “A proactive approach to limiting risk factors, controlling exposure, and continual monitoring will reduce long-term health effect.”

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Aug 16, 2018 - 7 years ago
Cleanup of LNG site in Squamish underway

Work has begun in Squamish to dismantle the remnants of an old pulp mill site to make way for the Woodfibre LNG project.

Multi-million dollar remediation includes removal of thousands of creosote pilings, docks and a warehouse.

The cleanup is being done by Sukwi7 Contracting – a subsidiary of Nchu7mut Contracting, a Squamish First Nation business unit – and Vancouver Pile Driving Ltd.The cleanup will involve the removal of thousands of old creosote-soaked pilings, an old warehouse, docks and other infrastructure from an old pulp mill – a job that is expected to take about six months and employ roughly 25 people.

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Aug 16, 2018 - 7 years ago