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Makinex appoints Chamberlin as President of the Americas

Makinex has solid ambitions with a concreteaction plan running parallel to achieve them. With their current and future partnerships in mind, and after a detailed extensive search, Makinex has appointed Steve Chamberlin as President of the Americas.


BIG READ: Workplace COVID vaccination policy advice from the Winnipeg Construction Association

Lawyers Lisa Stiver and Kristin Kersey presented a webinar on behalf of the Winnipeg Construction Association offering valuable advice on how employers in the construction industry should approach the issue of COVID vaccination in their workplace and on jobsites. Here are some highlight points.


Dewatering Construction Sites

In Canada, there is a joke that there are only two seasons: winter and construction. Though construction continues at a good pace in many parts of Canada under normal winter conditions, the arrival of spring every March means construction projects can be built quicker and easier as the snow melts and the ground thaws.


Thompson Pump honoured with Cigna Well-Being Award

Thompson Pump and Manufacturing Company has been named a 2021 Cigna Well-Being Award recipient for its efforts in creating a healthy place to work and do business.
 
 
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John Deere

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With the brain of a dozer and the nimble body of a CTL, the John Deere 333G SmartGrade™ CTL lets you precision grade where dozers can’t reach. The world’s first CTL with fully integrated 3D grade control features a Deere-designed and -built six-way dozer blade to work faster and closer. Exclusive DozerMode technology allows the electrohydraulic joystick to function like a dozer.

Hard-to-reach spaces? Hardly. To find out how to get in and get the job done, visit JohnDeere.com/SmartGradeCTL.
 
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Counter Talks

Counter Talks Episode #27: Bo Knows Rental

Jim Boddez knows western Canadian rentals. He’s been working in the industry since the late ‘80s, including 16 years with Finning where he was involved with the acquisition of several rental stores. Since 2016, he and his brother, Bob, and business partner, Craig Barnstable, have been building Five Bo into a major rental equipment supply house in the prairies and B.C. Now, with the acquisition of Hy-Cor, they are turning their eyes to Ontario. Boddez joined Counter Talks to talk about mergers and acquisitions in the rental industry; the western Canadian rental market; the rapid growth of Five Bo and much more. » Listen now...
 
 
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Heavy Duty Mechanic/Equipment Technician

Henry Drilling is seeking a skilled Heavy Duty Mechanic/Equipment Technician to work in our Langley Facility. This role is a great opportunity to quickly develop your skills and grow your career, as you will be working with a variety of heavy duty equipment from different brands including Bauer, Soilmec, Manitowoc, Komatsu, and more. This is a role that will also include approximately 25% field work. » Learn more

Heavy-duty Mechanic

Are you a motivated, organized individual who is looking for an opportunity to work in a rapidly growing organization? If so, we want to hear from you! » Learn more
 
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