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Brandt Announces Specialized Division To Serve Roadbuilding Industry.

The Brandt Group of Companies has announced the formation of a new division, specifically designed to serve the needs of the Canadian roadbuilding industry. Coming in the wake of the company’s recent appointment as the exclusive Canadian dealer for Wirtgen Group roadbuilding equipment, the new business unit, Brandt Road Technology, will operate across a Canada-wide footprint through the company’s Brandt Tractor locations, soon to be the country’s only coast-to-coast-to-coast construction equipment network through the company’s acquisition of Nortrax.

In support of this new division, Brandt has also announced plans to open two Road Technology centres of excellence; one in Milton, Ontario and the other in Calgary, Alberta.

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Oct 29, 2019 - 6 years ago
Brandt Completes Nortrax Acquisition, Gears Up to Serve Entire Canadian Market.

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Oct 29, 2019 - 6 years ago
Quebec Hauler Finds Success With Kenworth Trucks

Photo credit: Kenworth Truck Co.

Front Page Story: Transport Nalaco Runs Lean in Bulk Hauling with Kenworth T680s

For Transport Nalaco’s Jonathan Aubut, knowing your costs means knowing your business.

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Oct 23, 2019 - 6 years ago
$100 Gas Card Giveaway from Supply Post! Ends November 15, 2019.

You could win $100 in fuel!

We are giving the gift of fuel — Enter to win a $100 Gas Card!

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Oct 23, 2019 - 6 years ago
Edmonton Kenworth’s Jennifer Lesnik Becomes First Woman To Achieve Kenworth Master Technician Status

The personal interests that develop at an early age are often the ones that will last a lifetime. From fixing equipment on the farm with her father, to becoming the first woman in the Kenworth dealer network in Canada and the United States to achieve the prestigious Kenworth Certified Master Technician status, Jennifer Lesnik always knew she had the skillset to work on heavy equipment as a profession.

“Growing up on a farm, my family didn’t use outside help when equipment broke down. We would fix it ourselves,” said Lesnik. “I enjoyed learning from my dad how to work on equipment, getting my hands dirty, and solving problems on my own. I knew early on that I wanted a job that would involve fixing things.”
With family history and a special appreciation for the trucking industry, Lesnik decided the right career path for her was to service heavy duty trucks. In 2007 she started her career with the Edmonton Kenworth group as a dealer service technician.

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Oct 18, 2019 - 6 years ago
Northern Sea Wolf

NORTHERN SEA WOLF WRAPS UP SUCCESSFUL FIRST SEASON OF DIRECT SERVICE BETWEEN PORT HARDY AND BELLA COOLA

Northern Sea Wolf at Bear Cove terminal in Port Hardy.

Next year’s season of direct service starts June 3, 2020
VICTORIA – BC Ferries is celebrating the Northern Sea Wolf’s successful first season of direct service between Bella Coola and Port Hardy. The Northern Sea Wolf travelled 14,286 nautical miles and made 130 trips between the two communities from June 3 to October 10, 2019. The ship will continue to provide connector service in the Mid-Coast from Bella Bella to Shearwater, Ocean Falls and Bella Coola in the off-season.

On June 3, the vessel completed its inaugural sailing on the route. BC Ferries held celebrations with the Bella Coola and Port Hardy communities to launch the service. This summer, the Northern Sea Wolf transported more than 5,750 passengers and 2,265 vehicles on this spectacular 10-hour journey past the Great Bear Rainforest, supporting tourism in the region. Wildlife spotted along the route included humpback whales, orcas, porpoises, otters and bald eagles. During this time, the Coastal Café on board served 5,305 coffees, 7,725 servings of eggs and 1,834 servings of bacon.

“The Northern Sea Wolf provided the Bella Coola and Port Hardy communities with safe, reliable and comfortable service this summer, helping to drive tourism to the region,” said Mark Collins, BC Ferries’ President & CEO. “We look forward to the vessel continuing to provide winter service to the Mid-Coast communities and another popular season of direct service next summer.”

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Oct 18, 2019 - 6 years ago