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Une première dans la région de Montréal! CANAC ouvre une succursale à Beauharnois Avec plus de 2300 m2, le 24e magasin de la bannière CANAC nécessitera un investissement de 6 millions $ et s’inscrit dans le nouveau projet commercial de Plaza Beauharnois, situé au coin de l’autoroute 30 et du chemin de la Beauce. «Nous sommes heureux de faire enfin découvrir CANAC aux gens de la grande région de Montréal. Nous sommes convaincus que l’expertise de nos conseillers formés et notre vaste gamme de produits de construction et de rénovation sauront charmer les clients, les autoconstructeurs et les entrepreneurs de cette région. La réputation de CANAC n’étant plus à faire, les gens de Beauharnois pourront bientôt trouver un vaste choix de produits à bas prix que seule CANAC est capable d’offrir», a exposé monsieur Laberge. Débutés le 7 octobre, les travaux s’échelonneront jusqu’à l’été 2016, moment où l’ouverture officielle est prévue. Les consommateurs y trouveront une foule de produits de construction et de rénovation : quincaillerie, plomberie, électricité, outillage, peinture, couvre-planchers, produits de finition, matériaux de construction, produits saisonniers et plus. Ce nouveau magasin permettra la création d’environ 70 emplois. Dotée d’un centre de distribution à Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures qui alimente ses succursales de l’est de la province, CANAC construit actuellement un second centre de distribution à Drummondville – un investissement approximatif de 30 millions $ – dans le but de poursuivre maintenant son expansion vers l’ouest. Ce dernier devrait entrer en activité dès le début de l’année 2016.
Fasken Martineau remporte le prix P3 de conseiller juridique nord-américain de l’année Les prix P3 soulignent les réalisations d’excellence dans le domaine des partenariats public-privé (PPP) dans les Amériques. Fasken Martineau figurait parmi les 14 finalistes, tous des cabinets de premier plan se spécialisant dans le domaine des infrastructures. «Fasken Martineau est très heureux d’avoir été nommé conseiller juridique nord-américain de l’année dans le domaine des partenariats public-privé. Nous sommes fiers du fait que notre expertise dans ce domaine ait été reconnue aux États-Unis et au Canada. Cette distinction positionne notre cabinet et notre groupe de pratique spécialisé en PPP à la fine pointe du développement de projets et nous situe en tant que chef de file innovateur dans les marchés canadien et américain des PPP», a indiqué Peter Feldberg, l’associé directeur de Fasken Martineau. Les membres du jury ont souligné que «Fasken Martineau a fait preuve de sa compréhension approfondie non seulement des contextes locaux dans lesquels les projets sont réalisés, mais également des moyens par lesquels le modèle de PPP peut être développé et adapté aux diverses situations. Ils ont été impressionnés aussi par le large éventail d’opérations auxquelles nous participons et qui ne se limitent pas au marché canadien.» Fasken Martineau a également remporté le prix du projet de transport de l’année pour le projet de remplacement rapide des ponts dans l’État de Pennsylvanie. Dans le cadre de ce projet, Fasken Martineau a agi en qualité de conseiller juridique pour le compte du consortium retenu, Plenary Walsh Keystone Partners. Le groupe Infrastructures et partenariats public-privé de Fasken Martineau travaille en étroite collaboration avec divers intervenants du secteur privé, tels que des promoteurs, des consortiums, des constructeurs, et des prêteurs, ainsi qu’avec les autorités à l’échelle fédérale, provinciale et municipale aux États-Unis et au Canada.
Interoute&Ville et Transports Publics, deux événements majeurs pour la mobilité On y attend 6000 décideurs, acheteurs et prescripteurs. L’Institut Des Routes, des Rues et des Infrastructures pour la Mobilité (IDRRIM) organisera son 3e congrès conjointement à Interoute&Ville. Transports Publics, le Salon européen de la mobilité, est le rendez-vous incontournable de tous les acteurs du transport public et de la mobilité durable en Europe. Plus de 10 000 participants hautement qualifiés s’y retrouvent pendant 3 jours pour partager leurs savoir-faire et échanger autour des dernières innovations. Comexposium et le GIE Objectif transport public, organisateurs, ont souhaité la tenue conjointe d’Interoute&Ville et Transports Publics pour proposer des offres complémentaires aux professionnels de la route et aux acteurs de la mobilité durable.
ASH fait l’acquisision de deux manufacturiers américains d’équipement de déneigement Meyer Products LLC, une entreprise située à Cleveland, Ohio, est un des leaders du marché. La société fabrique des chasse-neige ainsi que des épandeurs et couvre principalement les segments léger et moyen du marché. «Nous constatons une demande croissante dans le marché nord-américain des produits innovants et des solutions axées sur le client et durables pour la gestion de la neige et la glace», mentionne Walter T. Vogel, président du groupe ASH. «La symbiose de Meyer et de Swenson avec leurs technologies existantes, ainsi que les solutions de produits du groupe ASH, renforceront la position de notre nouvelle filiale sur le marché nord-américain.»
TransForce vend son secteur de la gestion des matières résiduelles à GFL Environmental Dans le cadre de cette opération, Gestion TFI Inc., une filiale en propriété exclusive de TransForce, vendra 100% des actions de Services Matrec inc. et des autres filiales en propriété exclusive indirectes comprises dans le secteur de la gestion des matières résiduelles de TransForce. La clôture de l’opération devrait avoir lieu le 1er février 2016, sous réserve des certaines conditions usuelles, y compris l’obtention des approbations requises des organismes de réglementation et l’absence de changement défavorable important touchant le secteur de la gestion des matières résiduelles. «Nous sommes très heureux d’avoir conclu cette entente avec GFL. Cette vente devrait permettre à TransForce de réaliser la pleine valeur du secteur de la gestion des matières résiduelles, dont la valeur n’a jamais été pleinement reconnue», déclarait le président du conseil, président et chef de la direction de TransForce, Alain Bédard. «Au nom de nos clients et de nos actionnaires, j’aimerais remercier sincèrement les employés du secteur de la gestion des matières résiduelles pour leur dévouement», ajoutait monsieur Bédard. La convention d’achat d’actions prévoit qu’une tranche de 100 millions $ du prix d’achat pourra être acquittée par l’émission à TransForce d’actions de GFL, sous réserve du respect de certaines conditions à la satisfaction de TransForce. Si TransForce choisit de ne pas être payée au moyen d’actions de GFL, GFL paiera 775 millions $ à TransForce à la clôture et règlera le solde du prix d’achat au moyen d’un billet à ordre de 25 millions $ payable 4 ans après la date de clôture et portant intérêt au taux de 3% par année.
VINCI signe un contrat de PPP pour le projet Regina Bypass dans la province de la Saskatchewan Le projet, représentant un investissement total d’environ 1,9 milliard $, consiste à assurer la conception, le financement, la construction, l'exploitation et l'entretien des 61 km du contournement de Regina (en 2x2 voies), dont notamment 37 km à construire, 24 km à rénover et 12 échangeurs avec leurs voies d'accès et 38 ouvrages d'art, pour un total d'environ 400 km/voies. Les travaux de construction dureront environ quatre ans. Ils seront réalisés par Regina Bypass Design-Builders, joint-venture composée de Carmacks Enterprises Ltd. (18,75%), filiale à 100% d’Eurovia, VINCI Construction Terrassement (18,75%), Graham Infrastructure LP (37,5%) et Parsons Canada Ltd. (25%). À l’achèvement des travaux, l'autoroute sera exploitée et entretenue par Regina Bypass Operations and Maintenance, filiale à 100% de VINCI, sur une période de 30 ans. Regina Bypass Partners sera rémunéré par des redevances durant la période d'exploitation, en fonction de la disponibilité de l'infrastructure routière. Le Regina Bypass est le premier projet d'infrastructure de transport à être réalisé dans le cadre contractuel d’un partenariat public-privé dans la province de la Saskatchewan. Ce contournement fait partie de la Route Transcanadienne 1 qui traverse le continent et joue un rôle important pour la circulation des marchandises. Il permettra également d'améliorer la mobilité en fluidifiant le trafic et améliorera la sécurité routière autour de la ville de Regina.
Sika Canada s’implante en Colombie-Britannique Cette usine d’environ 2800 m2 regroupera sous un même toit une chaîne modulaire de production de mortiers et une unité de fabrication d’adjuvants liquides. De plus, le bâtiment accueillera deux laboratoires pour le contrôle de la qualité, un entrepôt intégré et un espace de bureau pour le personnel administratif et de ventes. L’usine de Surrey permettra à la compagnie de se rapprocher de ses clients pour leur offrir le meilleur niveau de service possible.
Vermeer lance le Programme Job Ready™ d'équipements de seconde main offrant une garantie sur les machines d'occasion Les contrats de service Job Ready couvrent les pièces de rechange et la main d'œuvre pour les pièces les plus importantes. Le programme Job Ready est actuellement proposé sur certains modèles de foreuses directionnelles horizontales. Les acheteurs potentiels trouveront les listes d'équipements Job Ready sur le site vermeerused.com, un site spécialement conçu pour donner les listes d'inventaire des concessionnaires Vermeer et garantissant les conseils d'un vendeur expérimenté lors d'une transaction sur un équipement d'occasion.
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Industry News
JCB Adds Deerland to Its Dealer Network Deerland JCB has two additional locations in Alberta – one in Vegreville and the other in Athabasca, the Athabasca location is moving to a brand new building in 2016 just east of its current location. All three locations will offer JCB agricultural equipment. “Deerland’s innovative and industry leading staff is consistently striving to find the best solutions for our customers,” said Brett Yakimetz, owner of Deerland JCB. “In order to do that to our fullest potential we needed to find a line of skid steers, wheel loaders, and telescopic handlers that is as forward thinking and quality driven as we are. That’s where the partnership between us and JCB seemed like a natural fit.” Deerland has over 30 years of experience in the sales and service of agricultural equipment as well as a dedicated turf and lawn department. The staff of 100 employees includes a sales team to match customers with the best equipment for any task and a parts and service department to assist with repairs and upgrades. “Deerland’s innovative focus and reputation for excellent customer service perfectly aligns with JCB’s own objectives,” said Dan Schmidt, JCB North America’s vice president of Agriculture. “We look forward to working together to bring the best quality equipment and service to customers.”
G. Cooper Equipment Rentals To Acquire SMS Rents Cooper, backed by Canadian private investment firm, SeaFort Capital, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is the leading compact equipment rental company in the Greater Toronto Area, operating 6 full service equipment rental locations from Burlington to Scarborough. SMS Rents, a member of the Sumitomo Corporation Group, is a division of a major Canadian construction equipment business. SMS Rents employs over 200 people and operates 15 branches located across Ontario and Quebec. Announcing the purchase, Darryl Cooper, CEO of Cooper said, “By combining SMS Rents and Cooper, we are creating a strong Canadian business with considerable scale. Each of our 21 full service branches employs a highly skilled and knowledgeable team and offers a specialized fleet comprised of category leading brands.” Doug Dougherty, president of Cooper, added, “SMS Rents has an excellent reputation for customer service and support. SMS Rents’ employees share our passion for delivering the best possible equipment solutions for customers. I am confident that the combination of Cooper and SMS Rents will result in exciting new opportunities for all employees and continued great service for customers, over a much broader network. This will also be our first exposure to Quebec and we are excited about the opportunities in this vibrant marketplace.” Established in 2003, SMS Rents has built a loyal customer base across several industries, including building construction, infrastructure development, demolition, landscaping, industrial maintenance and mining. The 2 branch networks will continue to operate under their current business names for the immediate future and through a transitional phase in the New Year. Mr. Dougherty notes that the service areas of the 21 locations have almost no overlap and does not anticipate any store closures. “This is a positive move for both companies,” he says. “This agreement was a collaborative effort between companies that share common values and a common vision. Our people, facilities, and rental fleets are highly complementary. We expect the integration of our businesses to result in an excellent stable platform for future growth.”
DFK Equipment Sales Now Distributes GRYB Product DFK Equipment Sales Inc., in business for over 30 years, sells and services farm equipment, light industrial, recreational and turf equipment. The company is committed to developing markets for manufacturers and providing the services required to best support these products. This partnership will contribute to the expansion and growing reputation of GRYB. “We are proud to offer our wide range of products on a larger territorial scale,” says Rémi Beaudoin of GRYB. “Our ultimate goal is to always offer, quality products with a more personalized service which adapts to customer requests, and that is close to home. DFK is very competent and its employees know the products they sell. We believe that the partnership will be beneficial!,” he adds. According to Mr. Beaudoin, having representatives that are close to their clients increases service quality and accessibility of parts. To demonstrate their shared vision, DFK Equipment Sales Inc. and GRYB will be at Landscape Ontario Congress in January in Toronto. Several products will be displayed. “People are invited to come and meet us and our team and learn more about our products,”concludes Rémi Beaudoin.
Jonas Construction Software Announces Integration with Contigo Systems The Contigo system provides real-time vehicle location and status information, which is shared with Jonas Construction Software to enable tracking and reporting of job scheduling, asset utilization, and vehicle location. This integration greatly enhances the Jonas Dispatch Scheduler, as service-based industries will now be able to better manage their fleet and improve productivity overall. With GPS routing technology, the nearest technician to the next service job can be scheduled, thus enhancing the efficiency of both the back office staff as well as the technicians in the field. “The combined Jonas Construction Software and Contigo System offering saves time and money for construction and trade businesses by ensuring that dispatchers and back-office coordinators no longer need to move between two separate products to accomplish their most pressing tasks,” states Matt Naish, vice president Sales & Marketing, Contigo Systems. “Having the systems talk to each other not only increases dispatch efficiency but also improves real-time and long term decision making for our mutual customers, giving them a leg up on the competition.” With an industry leading GPS dashboard and real time tracking capabilities, service-based construction companies will be able to operate a more streamlined and optimized business, effectively enhancing efficiencies and producing greater results.
VINCI Named Preferred Bidder for the Regina Bypass Project The Regina Bypass is the first transport infrastructure project to be completed by a public-private partnership in the province of Saskatchewan. The bypass is part of the Trans-Canada Highway 1, which plays an important role in movement of goods. It will also improve mobility by speeding up traffic flows and will increase traffic safety around the city of Regina. The project involves the design, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of the 61 km – 2x2 lanes – of the Regina Bypass, including 37 km of new construction, 24 km to be renovated and 12 interchanges, together with their access roads and 38 civil engineering structures, for a total of approximately 400 lane-km. The construction works, which are estimated to last about 4 years, will be carried out by a joint venture consisting of Carmacks – a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eurovia (18.75%), VINCI Construction Terrassement (18.75%), Graham (37.5%) and Parsons Canada Ltd. (25%). After construction is completed, the motorway will be operated and maintained by a fully-owned subsidiary of VINCI, for a period of 30 years.
Turner & Townsend Chosen for Major Canadian Rail Network Transformation The Metrolinx Regional Express Rail (RER) Program will involve the electrification of the rapid transit system for the greater Toronto and Hamilton area in Ontario. This upgrade will increase capacity and reduce travel times for passengers. Environmental and engineering consultancy CH2M has contracted Turner & Townsend to carry out cost estimation, risk and claims management support for the Project Management Office (PMO). This will help ensure the safe and successful transformation of the fully operational rail network in Canada’s most populated regions. Turner & Townsend has been involved in other Metrolinx projects, including the Union Pearson Express (passenger rail service between Pearson airport and downtown Toronto) in a cost consulting role for Infrastructure Ontario. “We are delighted to be working once again with CH2M, bringing our global expertise from delivering some of the most challenging major transit and rail programs in the world, including Europe’s largest construction project – Crossrail in the UK,” commented Dominic Leadsom, director for Turner & Townsend in Canada. ”By defining and implementing controls, processes and procedures through the PMO, we will work closely with CH2M and Metrolinx to deliver the successful roll out of this network-wide program.” “Our team at CH2M has fostered strong relationships throughout the Metrolinx organization and we are pleased to have Turner & Townsend again as part of our team,” added Doug Willoughby, CH2M’s Transportation business manager for Canada. “We are deeply committed to understanding the project needs, which translates into a winning partnership for all involved. Every project we take on with Metrolinx is a chance to move the community forward one more step, and we see that as an incredible privilege.”
Launch of New Company to Revolutionize the Modern Era of Modular Building Construction VectorBloc precision HSS connection systems are standardized, prequalified and pre-engineered “building blocks” that are available from multiple suppliers and assemble efficiently to create complete, operational buildings. The use of the VectorBloc system delivers a precisely fitting, higher-quality structure in less time than other construction options. The precision locating features of the VectorBloc chassis system provide for the highest attainable degree of completion in volumetric buildings. Connexio is proud to be using VectorBloc products, which are 100% North American–made with the chassis plant colocated at JMC Steel Group’s Atlas Tube mill in Harrow, Ontario. Atlas Tube’s Harrow facility is the only facility in the world with the capability to convert steel coil into structural modular building chassis under one roof. Beyond the chassis themselves, the portfolio of VectorBloc’s modular building solutions extends to include comprehensive methods for manufacturing, hoisting and surveying building modules. This delivers efficiencies in each stage of the building construction process. “The investment in capital and technical expertise on behalf of JMC Steel Group is a direct result of the benefits that HSS offer the building construction market in terms of user friendliness and efficiency,” stated Barry Zekelman, chairman and CEO of JMC Steel Group. “On behalf of the JMC Steel Group and VectorBloc partnership, we are grateful for the confidence shown by Connexio in the VectorBloc system.” “Amico is thrilled to make this strategic investment towards revolutionizing vertical construction technology. As demands on sustainability, building quality, ‘value for money’ and expediting construction completion timelines accentuate, it is imperative that these new construction methodologies are perfected and implemented to ensure that the building industry meets these challenges,” commented Dominic Amicone, Amico’s CEO. Amico Affiliates is a family-owned Canadian development company that is recognized for meeting clients’ needs by developing an in-depth understanding of project objectives, generating innovative approaches, assembling a top-flight team, and putting in mechanisms to facilitate and support a client-based approach to project management. Over the past 28 years, Amico has earned a reputation for its distinctive competencies and its track record of quality and excellence in delivering projects on time and on budget. Amico brings significant expertise and experience in managing large, complex and highly visible projects with demonstrated acumen in issues management regarding neighborhood and community implications, legislative and regulatory requirements, and communication and relationship elements. Amico has established a strong presence in the institutional and public sectors with significant experience in health care, commercial and public infrastructure projects. “The town is excited to welcome Connexio to establish their new business venture in Tecumseh (Oldcastle). The experience and ingenuity of Dominic Amicone and Barry Zekelman bring immediate integrity and anticipated success for this new company,” said Tecumseh Mayor Gary McNamara.
3D Point Cloud Processing Software Now Incorporates High-Dynamic-Range Imagery In Leica Cyclone, 3D point cloud processing software, users can now automatically import and align high-dynamic range (HDR) data from NCTech’s iSTAR camera database, producing enhanced deliverables quicker and easier. “It is not only about attractive images but also the accuracy to which these images fit the 3D point cloud data that is paramount, and NCTech’s iSTAR camera produces high-quality HDR imaging at the accuracy everyone expects,” said Faheem Khan, vice president, business development for Leica Geosystems High-Definition Surveying (HDS). “Including this capability directly into Leica Cyclone provides fully optimized workflows for maximum productivity. This starts from data collection through to deliverable production that leverages new products, such as Leica TruView Global and JetStream to tackle the increasingly complex challenge of multi-platform, multi-device and multi-discipline project delivery.” Previously, Leica Cyclone users accessed iSTAR imagery database through NCTech’s ColourCloud software application, which produced colorized point clouds in E57 format. With the new partnership, export and reimport of this highly-accurate data is eliminated, speeding up and simplifying the overall 3D point cloud creation process. “We are excited to collaborate with Leica Geosystems on this development, which provides direct access for Leica Cyclone users across the world to colorize their point clouds using iSTAR’s panoramic HDR imaging,” said Cameron Ure, CEO, NCTech. “With our iSTAR products, we are focussed on capturing the most accurate color data as rapidly as possible, and everyone benefits when that data is seamlessly integrated into our partners’ applications.” NCTech designs and manufactures leading 360° reality imaging systems that automate and streamline the workflow of image documentation and can be used repeatedly, accurately, consistently by anyone, anywhere. Leica Geosystems is part of Hexagon, a leading global provider of information technologies that drive quality and productivity improvements across geospatial and industrial enterprise applications.
Vermeer Introduces Job Ready™ Pre-Owned equipment program “There are lots of places to buy used equipment, but few can offer the knowledge, experience and reputation of the Vermeer dealer network,” said Bob Martin, lifecycle solutions manager at Vermeer. “Customers know that their machine is backed by a comprehensive service contract that covers parts and labor for most of the major machine components for up to six months with no deductible.” Coverage varies by product line, but in the case of an HDD, major components of the engine, fuel system, exhaust system, cooling system, select electrical components and hydraulics are included in the Job Ready program. “This isn’t about a full bumper-to-bumper warranty,” said Martin. “It’s about making sure that the failure of a significant item during the contract period won’t add financial stress to the equipment owner and it’s about providing reassurance that they can bring their machine to any Vermeer dealer for a covered repair.”
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