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Cegertec Experts-conseils primée pour son intervation dans les travaux d’urgence sur le pont Honoré-Mercier Cegertec Experts-conseils a ainsi été choisie par Mohawk Bridge Consortium (MBC) pour le seconder dans la réalisation de ces travaux qui requéraient une intervention rapide, puisque le pont était fermé pendant les travaux, lesquels devaient être complétés dans un délai de 42 jours. L’équipe de Cegertec Experts-conseils a agi de concert avec les autres intervenants pour déterminer de quelle façon agir. La solution novatrice retenue a consisté à renforcer les goussets par l’ajout de nouvelles plaques de gousset par l’intérieur des poutres triangulées, une opération délicate et d’une grande complexité. Le chantier a été mené à terme dans les délais prescrits et l’équipe a mis ses compétences et son énergie au service de la population pour réaliser un travail exemplaire, conforme aux normes et aux exigences de sécurité. Martin Jetté, directeur général d’OSIsoft Canada, se dit «fier de collaborer au rayonnement du génie québécois qui réalise des projets innovants pour le bien-être et la sécurité de la population». OSIsoft présente le prix Génie innovation depuis maintenant cinq ans. Les innovations récompensées par ce prix doivent correspondre aux valeurs de l’ingénieur, à savoir la compétence, la responsabilité, l’engagement social et le sens de l’éthique.
Des solutions de formation pour le Transport et la Logistique La formation “Spécialiste en Transports & Logistique” de Champlain College Saint-Lambert, qui a été accréditée par le Conseil canadien sectoriel de la chaîne d’approvisionnement, est faite de 23 compétences jugées essentielles pour travailler dans ce domaine. Les candidats qui complètent avec succès le processus RAC reçoivent une AEC postsecondaire. Ils peuvent faire le processus RAC à temps partiel en tant qu’individus ou à l’intérieur d’un petit groupe. “Nous obtenons des candidats intéressés provenant de milieux très différents : commis à la comptabilité, propriétaires d’entreprises, répartiteurs, routiers, gestionnaires des opérations, commis à l’expédition et des superviseurs d’entrepôt.” a dit Raymond Patry, le consultant responsable du développement des partenariats avec les entreprises. Quand le collège fait un partenariat avec une entreprise, nous discutons du format le plus approprié pour fournir le service dans l’entreprise. Un format qui est souvent utilisé est d’avoir une demi-journée de formation par mois pour les séminaires et les exercices pratiques, avec des lectures et un support disponible via l’internet. Les entreprises ont l’opportunité de voir, en quelques mois, leurs employés formés sur le site lors de la mise à niveau de leurs compétences et connaissances.
Can-American offrira les équipements compacts Terex en Saskatchewan «Nous sommes heureux d’accueillir Can-American en tant que le plus nouveau distributeur des équipements compacts Terex au Canada», disait Dean Barley, vice-président directeur général de Terex Construction Americas and Global Aftermarket. «L’économie canadienne, particulièrement en Saskatchewan, est solide et connaît une forte croissance en ce moment. En travaillant avec Can-American, nous pouvons élargir notre offre aux clients canadiens en leur fournissant l’équipement dont ils ont besoin par l’entremise d’un distributeur réputé orienté vers la satisfaction de sa clientèle et le service de qualité.» Can-American est une entreprise familiale active dans la distribution d’équipement. En ajoutant la gamme compacte Terex, ce sont plus de 45 modèles uniques qui s’ajoutent à leur offre de produits. «Avec sa gamme complète et une marque solide et reconnue, nous croyons que distribuer la gamme Terex est une décision stratégique intelligente qui nous permettra d’accroître nos opportunités», disait Conway Maydonick , président fondateur de Can-American. En plus d’offrir la gamme complète d’équipements compacts Terex, les clients de Can-American pourront profiter des avantages financiers offerts par Terex Financial Services. L’entreprise de Kelliher a également procédé à la construction d’une nouvelle installation entièrement équipée afin d’offrir un service de premier ordre à sa clientèle. La salle de montre a également été entièrement rénovée et agrandie.
Wajax Power Systems et Volvo Penta Canada accroissent leur entente de distribution de moteurs Wajax Power Systems a été nommé distributeur exclusif Volvo Penta Power Centre en Ontario pour les moteurs nautiques commerciaux de 9 à 16 l, pour les moteurs de génératrices et industriels, et le distributeur exclusif Volvo Penta Power Centre pour les moteurs de génératrices et industriels au Manitoba et en Saskatchewan. La nouvelle entente de distribution inclut les pièces de rechange, l’entretien, le soutien de garantie et la vente de moteurs neufs. «Wajax Power Systems a représenté la gamme Volvo Penta au Québec et dans les provinces de l’Atlantique depuis plusieurs années et, grâce à cette relation fructueuse, nous avons vu notre responsabilité accrue sur une zone beaucoup plus vaste au Canada», explique Richard Plain, président de Wajax Power Systems. «Volvo Penta est un fabricant de calibre international et nous somme très heureux d’être leur plus gros partenaire de distribution au Canada.» «Cette nouvelle opportunité est très excitante pour nous et nous savons que Wajax Power Systems pourra mettre à profit son expérience pour accroitre notre part de marché des moteurs nautiques, industriels et de génératrices en Ontario, au Manitoba et en Saskatchewan», déclare Fred Lachlan, directeur des ventes - Volvo Penta Canada. Afin d’assurer des standards de qualité élevés, notre personnel a reçu une formation complète et Wajax Power Systems met en place l’outillage, l’inventaire de pièces et un système de soutien de garantie pour servir les besoins de sa clientèle.
Strongco prend de l’expansion en Alberta On retrouvera dans la nouvelle succursale offrira la gamme complète de Volvo Construction Equipment ainsi que plusieurs autres marques dont Dressta et Terex Finlay. Cette annonce fait suite à celle faite plus tôt cette année concernant une nouvelle succursale à Fort McMurray qui offrira la machinerie Volvo Construction Equipment et les grues de Manitowoc Crane Group, vendues sous les marques Manitowoc, National et Grove.
Une partie des activités de distribution de Bucyrus passe aux concessionnaires Hewitt Équipement et Atlantic Tractors «Les concessionnaires Cat jouent un rôle essentiel pour nous aider à constituer et à maintenir un système de distribution et de service après-vente de classe mondiale. Cela est primordial afin d’offrir de la valeur et des solutions aux clients de Caterpillar oeuvrant dans le secteur minier, et Hewitt nous aidera à atteindre cet objectif», a déclaré Steve Wunning, président du groupe Caterpillar et responsable des industries du secteur primaire. «Nous sommes très enthousiastes d’avoir conclu cette entente, dans le cadre de laquelle nous offrirons une gamme élargie de produits à nos clients du secteur minier, a ajouté Jim Hewitt, président et chef de la direction de Hewitt. Nous allons collaborer de façon étroite avec Caterpillar et avec nos clients afin de bâtir sur les ressources existantes de Bucyrus dans le territoire que nous desservons. Nous investissons déjà dans les installations et dans la formation, afin de renforcer davantage cette capacité de soutien. En outre, pendant la transition, nous investirons fortement dans les stocks de pièces et de composantes, afin de permettre à nos clients d’atteindre un niveau de disponibilité optimal pour leurs équipements Cat et Bucyrus. Nous sommes également impatients d’accueillir les anciens employés de Bucyrus qui se joindront à notre équipe.» Caterpillar a déjà annoncé la conclusion de transactions similaires avec d’autres concessionnaires au cours des derniers mois. Caterpillar continue de discuter avec d’autres concessionnaires Cat ayant des activités dans le secteur minier dans leur territoire. Caterpillar continue également d’exploiter l’ancien réseau de distribution de Bucyrus jusqu’à la fin de la période de transition dans un territoire donné.
Eaton complète l'acquisition de Jeil Hydraulics Basée à Busan, en Corée du Sud, Jeil Hydraulics est un manufacturier de moteurs de traction, moteurs de rotation, valves de contrôle principales et de valves de contrôle pilotées pour l’équipement de construction. Le chiffre d’affaires de la compagnie s’élevait en 2011 à environ 189 millions $.
IPD fait l’acquisition de Martin Wells «IPD investit considérablement dans sa croissance future en combinant le développement de produits à l’interne et les acquisitions à l’externe», disait Brian Steffens, directeur du développement des affaires chez IPD. «Nous sommes très enthousiastes à l’idée d’ajouter la gamme de composantes de train de soupapes de Martin Wells au porte-feuilles de produits d’IPD.» «IPD et Martin Wells ont toutes deux une riche histoire et ont plusieurs valeurs en commun, notamment la recherche de la plus haute qualité», ajoutait Mike Clogg, président de IPD. Martin Wells poursuivra ses activités à partir de ses installations actuelles à Los Angeles, en Californie.
Twin acquiert DRB Fondée en 1999, DRB opère à titre de distributeur et centre d’installation/service dans l’est du Québec, principalement dans la grande région de la Ville de Québec. À ce titre, DRB agissait déjà comme sous-distributeur pour Twin depuis plusieurs années, principalement pour ses produits de déneigement Fisher, ses hayons hydrauliques et autres accessoires de camion. DRB fabrique aussi des chaînes de remplacement pour épandeurs de tout genre qu’elle redistribue à travers le Québec. Depuis 2000, sous propriété à 49% de Fourgons Transit, DRB agissait aussi comme centre de service/installation pour les hayons hydrauliques Maxon et la réparation des boîtes Transit. Cette acquisition permettra aux Équipements Twin d’augmenter sa présence dans l’est du Québec, et de pouvoir offrir un service après-vente plus personnalisé à sa clientèle de Québec pour les produits qu’elle y vendait directement de son atelier de Montréal, tels nacelles et grues articulées. De plus, Twin sera maintenant mieux positionnée pour solliciter la clientèle de l’industrie du remorquage de l’est de la province. «L’ajout d’un atelier à Québec cadrait dans nos plans depuis plusieurs années, mais nous attendions d’être prêts pour le faire», affirmait Louis Beaulieu, Pour le président des Équipement Twin. «Nous avions planifié de conclure cette transaction plus tôt en 2012, mais l’acquisition de Michel Gohier Ltée, conclue en mars dernier, n’était pas prévue au calendrier et nous a forcé à retarder nos plans de quelques mois quand à l’achat de DRB.» Le centre de service et d’installation à Québec permettra à l’entreprise libèrerera également du temps et de l’espace d’installation qui se faisait de plus en plus rare à son atelier de Montréal. De plus, l’entreprise sera mieux positionnée pour profiter des opportunités de marché offertes avec le développement du Plan Nord. La dénomination de l’entreprise sera changée prochainement à Équipements Twin (Québec) inc.
XCMG prend
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de SCHWING Suite à l’annonce de leur intention au mois d’avril dernier, Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group (XCMG) a fait l’acquisition de 52% des parts de SCHWING Group. La transaction est effective depuis le 6 juillet dernier. «XCMG and SCHWING se complètent parfaitement», disait Gerhard Schwing. «SCHWING gagne un accès au marché chinois et XCMG bénéficiera d’une meilleure couverture du marché pour ses produits.» L’équipe de gestion de SCHWING continuera à agir de façon autonome à partir de son siège de Herne, en Allemagne.
La Journée technique de l’APOM du 7 septembre se tiendra à Lévis! Les membres de l’APOM sont donc attendus le 7 septembre 2012 dès 8h00, au garage municipal de la Ville de Lévis. Lors de cette journée, vous êtes invités à venir rencontrer des collèges, découvrir les nouveautés de la vaste gamme de produits de nos collaborateurs et de nos fournisseurs de votre domaine et échanger vos connaissances et expériences concernant le monde municipal. Nous aurons aussi le concours «Opérateur-Pro». L’APOM EN MOUVEMENT vous offre lors de cette journée, l’opportunité de voir des démonstrations et de faire des essais. Le Conseil d’Administration de l’Association des Professionnels à l’Outillage Municipal vous souhaite un bon été!
Itron a été sélectionnée par Sydney Water Sydney Water sert plus de 4,6 millions de personnes, distribuant environ 500 milliards l/an d’eau aux domiciles et aux entreprises. Les nouveaux compteurs à haute efficacité d’Itron aideront Sydney Water à continuer de répondre à des normes nationales rigoureuses en matière d’eau. «Nous sommes ravis de nous associer à Sydney Water pour installer les compteurs d’eau de première qualité d’Itron», a déclaré Sheena Trumble, directrice générale d’Itron en Australie. «En tant que premier fournisseur mondial de solutions de gestion des ressources d’eau, nous sommes bien placés pour aider Sydney Water à gérer l’approvisionnement, optimiser la consommation et conserver les ressources. L’introduction de notre produit permettra à Sydney Water de tirer parti de nos solutions de comptage automatisées et avancées innovantes dans l’avenir.» Itron a pour mission de résoudre les problèmes des fournisseurs d’eau d’Australie en matière d’approvisionnement et de distribution. Nos travaux avec la ville de Port Douglas, la ville de Kalgoorlie, City West Water, South East Water, Yarra Valley Water et Barwon Water sont des exemples clés de la capacité d’Itron à offrir une technologie éprouvée répondant aux exigences uniques du pays.
World of Asphalt 2013 annonce la tenue de quatre événements simultanés "World of Asphalt jouit d’une excellente réputation comme lieu de rencontre des gens de l’industrie et nous estimons le soutien actif des groupes de l’industrie», disait Rich Prausa, directeur de l’exposition. «Rien ne vaut les contacts face à face avec ses pairs pour discuter des affaires et des défis courants, ainsi que pour examiner les nouveaux produits innovants.» Parmi les groupes de l’industrie qui tiendront leur conférence annuelle au World of Asphalt 2013, on note l’Association of Modified Asphalt Producers (AMAP), la Rubber Pavements Association et l’Oklahoma Asphalt Pavement Association. La Texas Asphalt Pavement Association a également accepté de soutenir l’édition 2013 en tenant une rencontre durant l’événement. Le World of Asphalt porte sur les affaires et les besoins des professionnels de l’asphalte, de l’entretien des pavages et de l’industrie de la signalisation et de la circulation. Les visiteurs peuvent examiner et comparer les plus récents produits et technologies des principaux manufacturiers et fournisseurs de l’industrie. Ils peuvent également profiter des sessions de formation offertes par des experts sur les innovations et les pratiques d’excellence dans le domaine. Depuis quelques années, le World of Asphalt se déroule simultanément avec le AGG1 Aggregates Forum & Expo pour les professionnels de l’industrie des granulats. Les deux événements se tiendront au Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center de San Antonio, du 19 au 21 mars prochain. |
Industry News
Training solutions for Transportation & Logistics Champlain College Saint-Lambert’s training “Specialist in Transportation & Logistics”, which was accredited by the Canadian Supply Chain Sector Council, is made up of 23 competencies that are deemed essential to work in this field. Candidates who successfully complete the RAC process receive a post-secondary AEC. They can do it part-time as individuals or within a small group. “We are getting interested candidates from very diverse backgrounds: accounting clerks, company owners, dispatchers, drivers, operations managers, shipping clerks, and warehouse supervisors.” said Raymond Patry, the consultant responsible for developing partnerships with businesses. When the college partners with a business, we discuss about the most appropriate format for delivering the service within the company. One format that is often used is to have half a day of training per month for seminars and practical exercises, with readings and support available via the internet. Businesses have the opportunity to see, within a few months, their employees trained on-site as they upgrade their skills and knowledge.
Can-American to carry Terex in Saskatchewan “We are pleased to welcome Can-American as our newest Terex compact equipment distributor in Canada,” said Dean Barley, vice president and general manager of Terex Construction Americas and Global Aftermarket. “The economy in Canada, particularly Saskatchewan, is growing and very strong right now. By working with Can-American, we can expand our opportunities with Canadian customers, providing them the equipment they need through a reputable distributor focused on customer satisfaction and quality service.” Can-American is a family-owned and operated equipment distributor. By taking on the Terex compact construction equipment line, Can-American will add more than 45 unique product models including Terex compact track loaders, wheel loaders, excavators, skid steers and loader backhoes. “With its full product line offering and strong, well-known brand name, we believe taking on the Terex line is a smart strategic move that will help us expand our customer opportunities,” says Can-American founder and president, Conway Maydonick. “The Terex team has been extremely helpful and pleasant to work with, and we are looking forward to working with them to grow our business.” In addition to offering a full line of Terex compact equipment products and services, qualified Can-American customers can take advantage of financing options through Terex Financial Services. Terex Financial Services offers a range of finance and leasing solutions, structured to accommodate customers’ cash flow and budgets. The Terex Financial Services team is equipped to assist in all areas of asset management, from the analysis of future equipment values through the disposal of used equipment. To accommodate the addition of the Terex line, as well as to continue to best serve its customers’ unique needs, Maydonick says that the company has recently built a new fully-equipped service facility and has also renovated and added on to its equipment showroom.
PacLease Expands Franchise Network With Opening of Nova Scotia Location “Economic activity continues to increase in Nova Scotia. For example, a recent $25 billion shipbuilding contract in Halifax, Nova Scotia is fueling economic activity in the Canadian Maritimes,” said PacLease president Neil Vonnahme. “Freight volumes are also rising as new oil and gas production expands in the Atlantic region.” Activities like these are creating a number of growth opportunities as area PACCAR dealers like Peterbilt Atlantic respond to the need for full-service leasing from customers. Peterbilt Atlantic PacLease opened a new full service leasing location in Dartmouth. PacLease, which has locations in Canada, the United States, Mexico and Germany, provides customized full-service leasing programs and truck rentals for customers in a wide variety of industries.
Wajax Power Systems and Volvo Penta Canada Expand Agreement for Engine Distribution
Strongco Expands in Alberta The new facility is designated as a Volvo branch, and will carry the full line of products from Volvo Construction Equipment as well as other leading brands. "This is a particularly opportune time to open this new branch as the Alberta market is showing very positive signs of recovery," said Bob Dryburgh, president and CEO of Strongco. "It supports our strategy of having well located branches providing product support and services to our customers." The event began with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, followed
by a full afternoon of branch tours and equipment displays from Volvo Construction Equipment, This follows an announcement made earlier this year that Strongco had entered into a contract to purchase 2.4 ha of land in Fort McMurray, Alberta to build a new branch to further expand its presence in the northern part of the province. Construction of the 2,130 m2 facility is planned to begin in August 2012, with completion expected in February 2013. Finalization of the land purchase is subject to normal due diligence. The new facility will carry the full line of products from Volvo Construction Equipment and complementary brands as well as Manitowoc, National and Grove crane products.
Caterpillar to Sell Part of Bucyrus Distribution Business to Cat Dealer Hewitt Equipment and Atlantic Tractors “We are very enthusiastic about this agreement, under which we will provide an even broader product offering to our valued mining customers,” said Jim Hewitt, president and chief executive officer of Hewitt. “We look forward to collaborating with Caterpillar and with our customers as we work together to build on the existing Bucyrus support resources in our service territory. We are already making significant investments in facilities and in training to further strengthen that support capability. Further, as the transition takes place, we will be investing heavily in parts and component inventories to help ensure our customers attain optimal availability of their Cat and Bucyrus equipment. We also look forward to welcoming the former Bucyrus Employees who will be joining the Hewitt Team.” Caterpillar has announced similar transactions with other dealers over the last several months. Caterpillar continues to hold discussions with other Cat dealers that have mining activity in their territories and will continue to operate the former Bucyrus distribution business until the transitions have occurred in a given territory.
Eaton Completes Acquisition of Jeil Hydraulics Co., Ltd. Headquartered in Busan, South Korea, Jeil Hydraulics is a manufacturer of track drive motors, swing drive motors, main control valves and remote control valves for the construction equipment market. The company had 2011 sales of approximately $189 million.
IPD Acquires Martin Wells
Twin Acquires DRB Founded in 1999, DRB operates as a distributor and installation/service centre in Eastern Quebec, with its emphasis being in the greater area of the City of Quebec. For many years, DRB was already acting as Twin’s sub dealer for its Fisher snow products as well as its tailgate business. DRB also builds its own replacement chains for spreaders of all kind that it re-sales throughout the Province. DRB also offers dump bodies, aluminium flatdecks, sliding floors for pickup trucks, tool boxes of all kind, truck accessories and more. Since 2000, under a 49% ownership by Fourgons Transit, DRB has also been acting as a service/installation center for its Maxon’s tailgates and the repair of its bodies. This acquisition will allow Équipements Twin to increase its Eastern Quebec presence and to offer a more personalised after-sale service for its Quebec area customers who were buying their aerials and cranes directly from its Montreal office. Also, Twin will now be better positioned to interest the towing and recovery customers of Quebec City, who were reluctant to travel up to Montreal, to buy its Miller wrecker products. "The addition of a shop in Quebec City had been in our plans for many years, but we were waiting to be ready before making the move. We had planned to finalize this transaction at the beginning of 2012, but the recent acquisition of Laval dump body builder Michel Gohier ltée in March was not scheduled and forced us to move the DRB deal a few months further," says Louis Beaulieu, president of Les Équipements Twin (1980) Ltée. "This service and installation center in Quebec will allow us, not only to increase our market share in this area in all our product lines, but to create more time and space availability for installation jobs, something we were getting short of in our Montreal shop. With the development of the Plan Nord project, we will be better positioned to benefit from the opportunities that this mega project will bring to us. DRB will also be able to offer MG’s dump body products for the Eastern Quebec. The name of DRB will shortly be changed to Equipements Twin (Québec) inc."
Itron’s Water Technology Selected by Sydney Water, Australia’s Largest Water Utility Sydney Water serves more than 4.6 million people, supplying about 500 billion liters of water a year to homes and businesses. The new high-efficiency Itron meters will help Sydney Water continue to meet rigorous national water standards. "We are thrilled to partner with Sydney Water for the installation of Itron’s water meters," said Sheena Trumble, Itron general manager, Australia. "As the leading global provider of water resource management solutions, we are positioned to help Sydney Water manage supply, optimize usage and conserve resources. The introduction of our product will enable Sydney Water to take advantage of our innovative automated and advanced metering solutions in the future." Itron is dedicated to solving water providers’ supply and distribution challenges in Australia. Our work with the Town of Port Douglas, the City of Kalgoorlie, City West Water, South East Water, Yarra Valley Water and Barwon Water are key examples of Itron’s ability to deliver proven technology that meets the unique needs of the country.
Construction Control Expands Presence in Western Canada, by Acquiring VVV Engineering “We are very pleased to have Val Varga and his team join CCI and look forward to working with them,” said Dr. Gina Cody, president of CCI. “By combining our broad platform of services with VVV’s strong local presence in the Greater Vancouver market, we will be better able to serve our clients nationally.” “We are extremely excited about the resources, experience and depth of technical knowledge we now have access to,” said Val Varga, principal of VVV Engineering. “CCI is an ideal partner for us as we look to expand in the growing Western Canadian market.” Founded in 2001, VVV is an experienced building science consulting firm. It provides professional engineering consulting services for the residential and commercial sector; specializing in building envelope design, architectural envelope design, structural design, failure analysis, materials inspections, roofing and contract administration for both new construction and rehabilitation projects.
Golder Associates Reestablishes Permanent Offices in Atlantic Canada Golder Associates, an employee-owned engineering, consulting, design, and construction services firm, has a history in the region dating back over 30 years. The company has been involved in many of Atlantic Canada’s most significant projects in the oil and gas, mining, real estate, and power sectors. Golder’s priorities have remained the same – providing its clients global expertise on local onshore and offshore environmental, geotechnical and oceanographic projects. “Golder Associates is excited to have a second office in Newfoundland and Labrador. We’re involved with a number of projects here and our offices in Labrador City, and now here in St. John’s, will allow us to provide enhanced support to our clients,” says Bill Cavers, senior geotechnical Engineer in St. John’s. “We are committed to the long term growth of these offices and with the help of staff drawn from the region I think there is a bright future for us here.” Golder’s regional office in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia shares this same optimism. “We have a great history here. We’ve helped our clients search for Captain Kidd’s gold in Oak Island and helped develop major mining projects in base metals, gold, potash, salt and iron ore mines in the area,” says Scott Conrod, operations manager for Golder’s Atlantic Canada region. “Our staff developed conceptual models of the Confederation Bridge link between Prince Edward’s Island and New Brunswick over 30 years ago and then more recently assisted with the actual construction management of the geotechnical aspects of the final installation of the project. We’ve been involved in the offshore oil and gas industry in Canada for many years and our clients want our services as they now search in deep water and the Arctic but with environmentally sustainable solutions.” Golder Associates, recently named as one of the “Top Ten Companies to Work For” in 2012 by the Financial Post and one of “Canada’s Top 50 Best Managed Companies” by the National Post, is adding staff in both Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. “We are actively seeking people who want to grow their careers on unique Golder projects that most cannot access elsewhere,” explains Mr. Conrod. “We are looking for experts to help us service our mining, oil and gas and power sector clients and staff who want to help us on our journey to the next project as we help our key clients grow their business in Atlantic Canada.”
Endowed Chair for Sustainable Construction Buildings and their construction, are responsible for about 40% of global CO2 emissions. New buildings as well as the maintenance and renovation of existing ones require energy and make demands on scarce resources, such as land, water and construction materials. Environmentally-friendly construction is thus becoming ever more important. ETH Zurich includes sustainable construction as part of its strategic focus in teaching and research. With its donation to the ETH Zurich Foundation, the Holcim Group is supporting the creation of an endowed chair for sustainable construction. As a global producer of ce-ment, aggregates, such as crushed stone, sand and gravel, and ready-mix concrete, Holcim recognizes the need to improve sustainable construction through innovative processes, thereby reducing CO2 emissions and energy consumption. “Support for this endowed chair by Holcim allows ETH to increase its research capacity in a key area into the long term,” says Ralph Eichler, president of ETH Zurich. “Now we can increase the pace of urgently needed research in this area. The construction industry will also benefit from these efforts.” Bernard Fontana, CEO of Holcim Ltd, comments: “There is enormous potential in this area, and I am convinced that future generations will be able to construct buildings in a much more environmentally conscious way thanks to innovative methods and processes. We hope that this new professorship will be heavily involved in finding and disseminating solutions for optimized resource usage that can be implemented quickly.” Guillaume Habert has been named as the new professor of Sustainable Con-struction. The 35-year-old French citizen is currently working as a research engineer at the Université Paris-Est in France. His previous research has dealt with the evaluation of concrete sustainability and the development of innovative bonding agents for use in construction. In addition, he has been working on the life cycle assessment of individual buildings and urban areas. Guillaume Habert will assume his duties at ETH Zurich in the summer of 2012. The new professorship will be established in the Department of Civil, Environ-mental and Geomatic Engineering. It thus supplements existing endowed chairs or open positions in the Departments of Architecture and Materials Science. A common aspect they share is that they strengthen the strategic area of sustain-able construction at ETH. In 2006, ETH was able to establish an Assistant Professorship of Sustainable Construction thanks to support from the Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction. That chair, which was limited to six years, will now be replaced by the full professorship. This new chair compliments the activities of the globally active independent Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction, which has collaborated successfully with ETH Zurich and other renowned universities for the past decade.
ContiTech Buys British Special-purpose Belt Company “The purchase of this profitable and established company is strategically important and opens additional opportunities for us in the growing worldwide market of steep inclined and vertical conveying,” said Hans-Jürgen Duensing, business unit manager of the ContiTech Conveyor Belt Group, based in Northeim, Germany. “We are not just taking over the business operations, but the production as well and want to further expand it. We also have for the future the new production technology to produce particularly temperature resistant corrugated sidewall belts.” Current company director Peter Lord will remain in the company as brand manager and so ensure the continuity in customer relations.
Babcock awarded fleet management contract with Lafarge Babcock is delivering a whole lifecycle approach to managing Lafarge’s fleet of vehicles and equipment, from procuring and supporting the equipment through to arranging equipment disposal. The contract covers HME including vehicles such as loaders, heavy rigid and articulated trucks, excavators, and bulldozers. Through Babcock’s proven partnering approach, Lafarge will be able to focus on their core activity of delivering world class materials, whilst benefitting from the efficiencies, a multi jurisdictional overview of its fleet operations, and the sharing of best practice that this new service will deliver. “This contract marks a significant milestone with Lafarge. Following the successful UK roll out, our dedicated team in North America is ready to deliver the highest level of support to Lafarge’s Aggregates and Cement businesses, enabling transformation in the way the fleet is operated and managed,” said Neal Misell, Babcock’s managing director, Mobile Assets.
Eaton’s New HP30 Motors Enhance Performance of SIMCO Drilling Rigs The HP30 high-pressure disc valve motors power standard drillheads on the all-hydraulic, tophead-drive rotary drills used for water-well, geothermal and auger drilling. The Eaton motors are supplied to SIMCO by Power Systems, an Eaton distributor in Ankeny, Iowa. The HP30’s high-pressure rating was a key reason for SIMCO’s motor selection, as well as the motor’s capability to shift on the fly from high torque to high speed under dynamic loading. "Eaton’s HP30 motors offer high performance in a compact package," said Steve Jurshak, SIMCO’s director of engineering, "and their 60/40 split of torque and speed is a good match for mud rotary drilling." “The HP30 motor reflects Eaton’s leadership in technology and product development in driller-type motors,” said Jeff Allen, Eaton senior vice president and general manager, Power & Motion Control Division. “Its higher starting torque efficiency, lower pressure drop and smoother two-speed shifting than competitive models make it a real standout.” Eaton’s Hydraulics business is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of a comprehensive line of reliable, high-efficiency hydraulic systems and components for use in mobile and stationary applications. Mobile and stationary markets include agriculture, alternative energy, construction, forestry, manufacturing, material handling, mining, oil and gas, processing, transportation and utility equipment.
Michelin to Build New Earthmover Tire Plant in South Carolina and to Expand Another Michelin broke ground in April on a new Earthmover tire manufacturing plant in Anderson County. The company is also expanding its existing Earthmover tire facility in Lexington. The two projects represent a $750 million investment and will create up to 500 new jobs. This announcement is in addition to Michelin’s 2011 commitment to add an estimated 270 jobs and invest $200 million in its existing Lexington passenger and light truck tire manufacturing facility. This expanded operation at Lexington will begin production in October. “Michelin intends to maintain and strengthen its leadership in all its specialty businesses, especially Earthmover radial tires,” said Jean-Dominique Senard, managing general partner of Michelin. “The market for Earthmover tires grew by more than 20% between 2009 and 2011. This new facility will help us meet sustained demand while also attaining our growth objectives for 2015.” The new plant will be Michelin’s 19th manufacturing facility in North America.
PAL+ Training Meets Worksite Challenges PAL+ focuses on practical training and includes a short, compact theory session. It is intended to be more advanced, challenging and extensive than the PAL operator course, which meets all requirements for basic operator training. The course was developed by a task force consisting of members of the IPAF Council and IPAF Training Committee, as well as representatives from contractors and the UK Health & Safety Executive (HSE), in order to make PAL+ market-driven and relevant to the needs of end-users and safety authorities. PAL+ training is open to operators who hold an existing PAL Card (Powered Access Licence) qualification in the relevant category. Upon successful completion of the theory test, practical test and interview, operators will have the relevant categories added to their PAL Card, e.g. Static Vertical (1a+), Static Boom (1b+), Mobile Vertical (3a+) and Mobile Boom (3b+). For more information on PAL+, visit the Training section of www.ipaf.org |
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