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February 5, 2019
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Cropac

Alberta eases oil production limits

As storage levels draw down and the value of Alberta’s oil increases, the province is increasing the limit on oil production.


Canada to fight U.S. tariffs on Canadian fabricated structural steel

The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction strongly opposes the Petitions for the imposition of antidumping and countervailing duties on certain fabricated structural steel from Canada, filed by the American Institute of Steel Construction.


Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project notice of field studies

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is continuing field studies in February 2019 as part of ongoing environmental and technical work for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project.


Cropac Equipment orders seven Terex Crossover 8000 boom truck cranes

Cropac Equipment is adding seven new Terex Crossover 8000 boom truck cranes to its equipment inventory.


Submissions for CRAC Safety Awards open!

The Crane Rental Association of Canada is accepting applications for its annual Safety Awards.
 
 
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Bridge cranes lift mega-load in tandem at hydro powerhouse

Two bridge cranes, working in tandem to hoist 800 metric tonnes during a load test at Nalcor Energy’s Muskrat Falls generation facility on the lower Churchill River in Labrador this past summer, showed that a little cooperation can go a long way. » Read More
 
NEWS 
 

Top 10 Under 40 program now accepting nominations!

From British Columbia and The Yukon to St. John’s, Newfoundland, Crane & Hoist Canada is searching Canada’s crane industry for the best and brightest young workers in the industry. » Read More

National Heavy Equipment Show 2019 fast approaching

Canada’s largest trade event for the heavy equipment industry is making its return to Mississauga’s International Centre this March 28 and 29. » Read More

CMAA Overhead Crane Safety Conference coming to Chicago

The CMAA Overhead Crane Safety Conference will deliver technology information and experiences from leading crane manufacturers, crane component suppliers, and engineering consultants for the safe and reliable operation of electric overhead travelling (EOT) cranes. » Read More
 
 
Events 
 

SC&RA Specialized Transportation Symposium

February 19-22, 2019
Location: Houston, Texas
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National Heavy Equipment Show

March 28-29, 2019
Location: Mississauga, Ont.
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bauma 2019

April 8-14, 2019
Location: Munich, Germany
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