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Groupe Rouillier poursuit son expansion L’acquisition de Forage Nordic représente une occasion unique pour le Groupe Rouillier de diversifier son offre globale de services et de poursuivre sa stratégie de spécialisation et de consolidation de son expertise. «Les valeurs et l’expertise de la famille Servant et leur équipe cadrent exactement avec les fondations du Groupe Rouillier», déclarait Mario Rouillier, président. «J’avais envie de me joindre à une entreprise qui a une longue tradition familiale, comme la nôtre. Devenir partie intégrante d’un groupe où les valeurs humaines prévalent, stimule grandement mon équipe et moi. De plus, les perspectives d’avenir qui attendent le Groupe Rouillier sont une source supplémentaire de motivation», expliquait Serge Servant, président de Forage Nordic. Établi en Abitibi et leader du domaine minier, le Groupe Rouillier évolue tant dans le forage au diamant que dans la fabrication d’équipements performants. L’entreprise familiale privée réunit dans son giron Forages Rouillier et Forage Boréal au Québec, Pro Forage Guyane en Amérique du Sud ainsi que le fabricant VersaDrill Canada, dont les équipements sont utilisés aux quatre coins de la planète. Comptant sur une équipe de plus de 300 employés performant, le Groupe Rouillier est passé maître dans l’art de répondre aux besoins et attentes de ses clients. Par ailleurs, l’entreprise est dédiée au respect des lois et les règlements visant à protéger l’environnement ainsi que la santé et la sécurité des employés, faisant d’elle une société bien établie et respectée dans le milieu, autant au Canada qu’ailleurs dans le monde.
Journée portes ouvertes et randonnée de moto Lors de cette journée, une randonnée de moto aura également lieu. Les clients et fournisseurs sont tous invités à se joindre aux différents employés de Wajax, mordus de moto, pour une randonnée paisible sur les belles routes de Lanaudière. Afin de joindre l’utile à l’agréable, Wajax a décidé de remettre tous les profits de cette magnifique journée à une cause chère à ses employés – Opération Enfant Soleil. Un encan silencieux et des tirages seront organisés tout au long de la journée afin de bonifier le don à Opération Enfant Soleil.
Camoplast Solideal fait l’acquisition d’Eastwood Tyres «Nous nous sommes engagés à devenir la référence internationale en matière de solutions de mobilité hors route», indique Gregory Fossey, vice-président et directeur général – Asie-Pacifique pour Camoplast Solideal. «Nous sommes toujours à la recherche d’entreprises prêtes à se joindre à nous pour nous aider à atteindre cet objectif», ajoute monsieur Fossey. L’acquisition d’Eastwood servira sans aucun doute d’assise pour Camoplast Solideal, qui désire percer le marché de la Nouvelle-Zélande. En prenant appui sur le réseau établi d’Eastwood, Camoplast Solideal continuera à faire croître ses activités de distribution de pneus de manutention et de construction en offrant le pneu approprié pour l’utilisation prévue, au bon moment. L’approche axée sur le service d’Eastwood quant aux pneus de manutention aidera aussi Camoplast Solideal à étendre son réseau de service dans tout le pays. «Nous sommes enthousiastes à l’idée de continuer notre solide relation avec Eastwood. En tant que seule et même équipe, nous offrirons à nos clients des produits et services optimaux et fiables permettant de répondre à de vrais besoins et conçus pour de vraies applications», conclut Gregory Fossey. Camoplast Solideal et Eastwood Tyres travaillent en partenariat dans les domaines de la fabrication et de la distribution depuis 25 ans. Ensemble, les deux entreprises seront dans une position idéale pour améliorer la relation déjà solide avec les concessionnaires et les distributeurs de pneus dans la région. L’acquisition démontre bien l’engagement ferme de Camoplast Solideal à maintenir sa position de chef de file dans le marché en augmentant sa présence, afin de continuer à exceller dans la livraison de produits et dans le service pneumatique mobile.
Fusion Holcim/Lafarge : le Bureau de la concurrence accepte la vente de toutes les activités de Holcim au Canada Selon les modalités de l’entente, Holcim vendra aussi une cimenterie et cinq terminaux de ciment aux États-Unis. La vente de la cimenterie est nécessaire pour permettre aux actifs canadiens de fonctionner efficacement comme une entreprise autonome une fois qu’ils ne seront plus associés aux autres actifs de Holcim. L’entente exige que Holcim vende les actifs à un seul acheteur ou en deux lots à deux acheteurs :
Comme les parties ont décidé dès le début de vendre toutes les activités canadiennes de Holcim pour éliminer les préoccupations relatives à la concurrence au Canada, le Bureau s’est attaché à déterminer si les actifs se trouvant à l’extérieur du pays étaient importants pour l’efficacité du secteur d’activité de Holcim au Canada. L’approbation d’un acheteur pour les actifs visés par l’entente est laissée à l’entière discrétion du commissaire, et ce dernier donnera son accord seulement s’il conclut que cet acheteur offrira une réelle concurrence au Canada. Pour cette transaction de portée mondiale, le Bureau a coordonné son processus d’examen de fusion avec celui de la Federal Trade Commission (FTC) des États-Unis et de la Commission européenne. En outre, comme certains des actifs vendus servent à la fois les marchés américain et canadien, le Bureau a collaboré étroitement avec la FTC. durant tout son examen en vue d’en arriver à une mesure corrective efficace de part et d’autre de la frontière. Les relations de longue date du Bureau avec la FTC ont permis l’examen efficace et coordonné de ce dossier, conformément à l’entente des deux organismes sur les pratiques exemplaires en matière de collaboration dans les enquêtes sur les fusions transfrontalières.
Canam-ponts participera à la construction du Projet du corridor du nouveau pont Champlain Le nouveau pont enjambera le fleuve Saint-Laurent de l’Île-des-Soeurs à Brossard, immédiatement en aval du pont Champlain actuel. La conception du nouveau pont prévoit 3 corridors, y compris 2 corridors à 3 voies pour la circulation routière et un corridor de transport en commun à 2 voies pouvant accueillir un système de transport léger sur rail. Le nouveau pont comprendra également une piste multifonctionnelle destinée aux piétons et aux cyclistes. Les discussions se poursuivront au cours des prochaines semaines avec le constructeur en vue de la signature d’un des plus importants contrats obtenus par Groupe Canam à ce jour. L’octroi de ce contrat demeure sujet à la conclusion des différentes ententes contractuelles entre le consortium et le Gouvernement du Canada. Groupe Canam exploite 22 usines en Amérique du Nord dont 4 sont spécialisées dans la fabrication de composantes de ponts, soit les usines de Québec et Laval au Québec, Claremont au New Hampshire et Point of Rocks au Maryland. L’usine de Québec est la plus importante usine de ponts au Canada. Canam-ponts est le segment d’affaires responsable de la conception et la vente de ponts d’acier, d’appareils d’appui et de joints de dilatation dans le marché des ponts routiers et ferroviaires du Canada et de plusieurs États américains.
SNC-Lavalin obtient un contrat pour un poste extérieur de terminal éolien en Colombie-Britannique Le nouveau poste servira de point d’interconnexion avec le réseau électrique de BC Hydro pour le projet éolien Meikle, un parc éolien en cours d’aménagement dans la région de Peace River. Le parc éolien fournira environ 180 MW. La conception technique du poste de 230 kV est en cours et sa mise en service est prévue pour le 31 octobre 2016. «Nous sommes fiers de participer à ce nouveau projet de poste extérieur, car il fournira de l’énergie de source durable aux Britanno-Colombiens et servira les objectifs environnementaux de notre client», affirme Pierre St-Arnaud, vice-président directeur, T&D. «En tant que fournisseur de premier plan de solutions en énergie propre, notre entreprise continuera de stimuler l’innovation en améliorant ses activités et en réduisant son empreinte environnementale.» «SNC-Lavalin est engagée à livrer des projets qui génèrent de l’énergie renouvelable sans émissions», déclare Sandy Taylor, président, Énergie. Grâce au projet éolien Meikle, nous continuerons de mettre à profit notre savoir-faire en ingénierie pour exécuter des projets qui répondent aux normes mondiales de développement durable les plus strictes.» La BC Hydro and Power Authority est la plus grande société de la Couronne provinciale de la Colombie-Britannique et est l’un des services publics d’électricité les plus importants au Canada, où il dessert plus de 1,9 million de clients.
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Industry News
Finning to Acquire Kramer Cat® Dealership in Saskatchewan This acquisition combines complementary capabilities, customer bases and highly skilled employees across Finning’s territory in British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon, Northwest Territories and part of Nunavut with Kramer’s presence in Saskatchewan. The companies already share common customers who operate across these adjacent territories and will benefit from the continuity and support of a single dealer. Customers will also benefit from improved equipment and parts availability, world-class product support and access to Finning’s extensive branch network of 50 locations. For Finning, Saskatchewan is a highly attractive growth opportunity that diversifies its revenue base into sectors such as potash and uranium. The acquisition will be funded with cash and will be immediately accretive to earnings per share. Joining Finning is a talented and dedicated team of 475 Kramer employees with a deep understanding of the local market and well-established customer relationships throughout the province at parts, sales and service locations in Estevan, Kindersley, Battleford, Regina, Saskatoon, Swift Current and Tisdale in addition to Cat Rental Stores in Regina and Saskatoon. Tony de Sousa has been named the executive to lead Finning Saskatchewan. He will be based in the Saskatchewan headquarters, which will remain in Regina. He has been with Finning for 39 years and has extensive senior leadership experience in sales, service and operations. In support of this acquisition, Finning’s financial and legal advisors were RBC Capital Markets and Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, respectively.
Superior Industries Acquires MFE Manufacturing Today, MFE is best known for engineering and fabricating portable processing plants, including jaw and cone crushing systems, screen plants and belt feeders. The company also designs and builds stationary structures for bulk material handling applications. MFE operates from a 2,300 m2 plant at the mouth of the Miramichi River. According to Superior, the acquisition allows the manufacturer to boost its existing offering of portable plant designs. In addition, MFE’s location in the northeast adds another, strategically located factory to Superior’s North American portfolio, which includes existing plants in the Northwest, Southwest, Southeast and Midwest. Furthermore, the 2 companies share similar strategies incorporating the voice of the customer into product designs, including highly mobile equipment designed for fast setup.
Leavitt Machinery Named Dealer For Pettibone/Traverse Lift “We are excited to welcome Leavitt Machinery to the Pettibone family,” said Scot Jenkins, president of the Pettibone Heavy Equipment Group. “Leavitt has a tremendous reputation for providing premium equipment solutions to the material handling industry, making them a perfect match with Pettibone’s long-standing commitment to quality. We look forward to a long and productive partnership.” Leavitt Machinery’s full-service branches provide cost-effective new and used equipment sales, emergency repairs and planned maintenance, long- and short-term equipment rentals, operator safety training and extensive parts support. The company’s primary emphasis with Pettibone will be promoting the Cary-Lift product line for pipe handling in oil and gas applications, as well as for tire handling in mines and quarries. The company will also carry Pettibone’s Extendo and Traverse telehandler lines for the construction market, and the Speed Swing loader for railway maintenance. “We take pride in delivering a wide variety of material handling equipment options to our diverse array of customers,” said John Mutis, senior vice president of sales for Leavitt Machinery. “Pettibone’s rugged and innovative machines are a great complement to our existing product lines. We expect to achieve great success with their equipment, particularly in demanding load handling applications.” Pettibone/Traverse Lift, LLC is part of the Pettibone, LLC Heavy Equipment Group. Founded in 1881, Pettibone has been recognized as the industry leader in material handling equipment since the company revolutionized the industry with the first forward-reaching, rough-terrain machines in the 1940s.
Topcon Acquires Digi-Star Based in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, Digi-Star is a global supplier of electronic equipment, precision sensors, optical yield and feed management sensors, displays, position verification, and software used by farmers and other equipment operators to precisely measure and analyze valuable data from critical farming processes. Digi-Star has a unique balance of expertise in the livestock and grain equipment markets. In 2012, Digi-Star purchased RDS Technology, a UK-based company, which possesses similar technology for agricultural and construction applications – adding engineering, development and manufacturing facilities in Europe. Digi-Star currently employs more than 220 employees in its 3 locations, with approximately half located in the U.S. or Europe. Its operations will continue to be based in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin to provide manufacturers, dealers, and end-users a high level of service, support, and product expertise.
LBX Selects ORBCOMM for Global Heavy Equipment Telematics LBX will utilize the ORBCOMM satellite network to enable its customers to track and monitor their heavy machinery worldwide through its RemoteCARE® equipment management tool. RemoteCARE provides timely and reliable machine location, operational performance, working status and periodic maintenance reporting, as well as offering 24 hour security and geofencing capabilities. Leveraging ORBCOMM’s cost-effective and reliable satellite connectivity, LBX customers can significantly reduce operating costs, minimize equipment downtime and increase theft prevention, while gaining complete equipment visibility and performance monitoring metrics. “LBX’s selection of ORBCOMM for satellite connectivity affirms our position as the network of choice for heavy equipment telematics,” said Marc Eisenberg, ORBCOMM’s CEO. “LBX joins other major global heavy equipment OEMs already using ORBCOMM throughout the world that are unlocking significant value when they equip their assets with our M2M network.” “With ORBCOMM’s reliable global satellite coverage, our customers can obtain mission-critical data from their Link-Belt excavators, while operating nearly anywhere in the world, providing real and immediate ROI savings,” said Rod Boyer, vice president of Customer Support for LBX. LBX began initial deployments of their telematics solution in early 2015.
LoadMan Partners with TRUX to Deliver Integrated Data Solution to Haulers LoadMan on-board truck scales are simple to install on the full range of refuse trucks and work seamlessly with TRUX software applications. Patented weigh-in-motion technology from LoadMan accurately weighs each load, net vehicle weight and provides a date and time stamp. The TRUX Driver Assist application works on any Android-enabled tablet in the cab and transfers data real-time to the back office for immediate use and analysis. “The LoadMan/TRUX solution has dramatically improved our ability to create efficiencies, automate processes – many of which used to be manual – and better manage our business,” said Vince Moceri, president of Windsor Disposal Services. “Our drivers can now solely focus on their routes, while data is being collected automatically and sent to our back office. The integration is seamless and we’re very pleased with the reliability, accuracy and ease-of-use of the system. Both companies stand behind their products and are always available for guidance and support.”
Caterpillar Invests in Peer-to-Peer Equipment Rental Startup Company “Peer-to-peer technology has changed other industries like transportation and lodging, and Yard Club has developed an innovative solution initially for the construction equipment industry,” said Phil Kelliher, Caterpillar’s vice president with responsibility for Americas Distribution Services Division. “Using this platform, a contractor can rent an excavator that’s in between jobs to another contractor who needs that machine. The Cat dealer will use this tool as another avenue to strengthen customer relationships by increasing the utilization rates of heavy equipment and lowering the total cost of equipment ownership.” Since its founding in 2013, Yard Club has focused on construction contractors in the San Francisco area. With Caterpillar’s investment, Yard Club will further develop the platform and expand club member coverage. “The sharing economy is changing the way entire industries operate,” said Colin Evran, founder and CEO of Yard Club. “Our platform is at the forefront of that innovation in the equipment rental industry. Customers can access rental equipment with ease on the web and through mobile devices, while enabling fleet owners to earn income on idle equipment through peer-to-peer rentals. Caterpillar has certainly reinforced its commitment to helping its customers succeed with this relationship.” Yard club is the latest example of the emerging technologies that Caterpillar is actively embracing as part of its efforts to continue capitalizing on innovation to support customers. “This illustrates what our newly formed Analytics & Innovation Division is charged with: creating and investing in emerging technologies that can further enhance Caterpillar’s product and service development and our customers’ experience,” said Greg Folley, Caterpillar vice president with responsibility for the Analytics & Innovation Division. “With all of the advances in peer-to-peer technology going on around us, we asked ourselves, why shouldn’t our customers have the ability to share assets to increase efficiency and lower the cost of ownership? Our agreement with Yard Club will help make this a reality. It’s a great example of an innovation that can help our customers be more successful.” Yard Club expects to have dealer and customer fleets installed on the platform and ready for rental midyear 2015.
Atlas Copco LT Rammer receives renowned iF design award “Thorough research and a tight cooperation between R&D and our Industrial Design Team has been success factors in the development of the new LT Rammers,” says Fredrik Hägglund, manager Technical Development Light Compaction Equipment. “With a strong user focus, we managed to increase the balance of the machine, making it extremely easy to handle.” The new Atlas Copco LT Rammers are designed for compaction work in confined areas. The product is a result of research and customer input. One of the major improvements is the slimmer design that facilitates handling. For example the visibility is considerably enhanced. In order to get full visibility of the foot, the operator needs to lean 50% less to the side. The user grip area is increased by 300% for better control. Improved safety, reduced weight, high compaction efficiency and ergonomics are other user-friendly features that the jury found appealing. “Easy service is a high priority for our customers. With the new design we have managed to meet those high expectations. And even though receiving the iF Product Design Award was an honor, the real joy lays in the knowledge that we can offer our customers a great product,” concludes Fredrik Hägglund.
Bechtel Selected to Deliver Spadina Subway Extension in Toronto “We recognize the importance of the Spadina subway extension to Toronto and are fully committed to playing our part in the safe completion of this project by December 31, 2017,” said George Morschauser, Rail Operations Manager, Bechtel. “We look forward to working with the Toronto Transit Commission to deliver a quality, operational subway.” The Spadina subway extension will extend the existing subway line across Toronto city’s boundary to the rapidly growing York region. The 8.6 km extension will include 6 new stations and commuter parking. “We’ve been working in Canada since 1942 and are delighted to continue contributing to the country’s infrastructure,” said Walker Kimball, general manager - Infrastructure, Bechtel. Bechtel has completed more than 800 studies and projects in Canada. The company’s current projects in Canada include the Keeyask Generating Station in Northern Manitoba, the Kitimat aluminum smelter in British Columbia and its continued participation in the oil sands of Northern Alberta. A global leader in rail, Bechtel has successfully delivered more than 6,200 miles of railways and completed 35 metropolitan rapid transit systems. The company has worked on some of the largest and most complex railway projects in the world including the Channel Tunnel, San Francisco BART extension, the fixed-deadline delivery of the London Underground Jubilee Line Extension, and the delivery of the Athens Metro in time for the 2004 Olympics in Greece. Bechtel is currently part of the integrated management team delivering Crossrail in the UK – the largest infrastructure project in Europe – and is also designing and constructing lines 1 and 2 of the Riyadh Metro, Saudi Arabia.
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