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Lifting Equipment Training: OETIO and simulators

OETIO operates two training facilities in Canada, offering crane operator, heavy equipment, and construction safety training programs. When OETIO modernized their training classroom with simulators and instructor stations for operator training, the company said it benefitted.


New training for new lifting gear

Operating a crane of any sort requires in-depth training followed by industry certifications. So, with the recent delivery of two mobile Liebherr 70-tonne cranes, and another one on its way, driver operators at Transport Electrical Mechanical Engineering (TEME) have to be schooled before getting behind the controls. 


Changes in Konecranes leadership team

Topi Tiitola has been appointed senior vice president of Integration and Project Management Office at Konecranes and will be responsible for business integration and transformation projects. 
 
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Mini cranes help aircrafts fight wildfires

Ideally, helicopter and airplane maintenance and repair happens in the comfort of a hanger, but sometimes it needs to be done out in the field. Mini cranes recently helped plane and copter maintenance personnel perform repair work on machines fighting wildfires in the west. » Read More
 
HEADLINES 
 

Registration opens for symposium

The 2021 Specialized Transportation Symposium, Feb. 16-18, Birmingham, Ala., is now open for registration. And for peace of mind, SC&RA has introduced SC&RA Safe Protocol to demonstrate a commitment to enhanced health and safety measures to assure attendees and increase confidence in attending SC&RA events. » Read More

Terex shares Q3 results

Terex released its third quarter 2020 results with an update on its Aerial Work Platforms. Terex announced a third quarter 2020 income from continuing operations of $22 million, or $0.31 per share, on net sales of $765.6 million.  » Read More

OZ Lifting launches stainless steel chain hoist

OZ Lifting Products launched a chain hoist, designed for lifting and pulling. The first in a new range of stainless steel products. » Read More
 
Events 
 

Canadian Construction Association November Board Meeting

November 2 to November 4, 2020
Location: Ottawa, Ont.
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BC Road Builders AGM & Winter Celebrations

December 3 to December 5, 2020
Location: Victoria, B.C.
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