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July 2, 2019
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Cropac

Equipment manufacturers optimistic at possible trade deal

Progress towards a U.S./China trade deal during the G-20 Summit in Osaka, Japan, raised hopes by equipment manufacturers for a prospective deal to end the ongoing trade war.


More than $70 million of equipment sold in Ritchie Bros. auction

Ritchie Bros. conducted its third Edmonton, Alta., auction of the year, selling more than 7,400 equipment items and trucks for more than $72 million.


AMCS technologies helps in a project for Amazon HQ in Vancouver

AMCS technologies is going to be part of a project for the construction of a new Amazon headquarters in Vancouver, B.C.


Nominations open for Crane & Hoist Top 40 Under 40

Do you know someone under 40 who deserves to be recognized for their contribution to the Canadian heavy lifting industry? Nominate them for Crane & Hoist Canada’s 2019 Top 10 Under 40 Awards. Nominations close Sept. 1 so get your nominations in!
 
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Recruiting and motivating millennials highlighted at CRAC Conference

Entitled, lazy snowflakes with big dreams and a constant need of approval. That’s how the keynote speaker at this year’s Crane Rental Association of Canada (CRAC) conference in June described how many people view millennials—the generation of workers born between 1980 and 2000. » Read More
 
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Cropac Equipment adds several new Terex tower cranes

Cropac Equipment with locations throughout Atlantic and Eastern Canada continues to see a growing demand for tower cranes throughout its territory and recently invested in several new Terex tower cranes. » Read more

Empire Crane adds three Demag All Terrain Cranes

On the heels of its massive order of 14 Demag all terrain cranes, Empire Crane continues to experience a high demand for Demag cranes throughout its northeastern U.S. territory. » Read more

Manitowoc expands EnCORE network to the Pacific Northwest and southeast U.S.

Manitowoc has added two new partners as EnCORE certified hydraulic cylinder repair specialists in North America. » Read more
 
Events 
 

SC&RA Crane & Rigging Workshop

Sept. 18-20, 2019
Location: Glendale, Ariz.
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CONEXPO Latin America 2019

Oct. 2-5, 2019
Location: Santiago, Chile
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