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Feds invest $83M for widening of Highway 11/17

The federal government and the Province of Ontario recently announced they would jointly fund three projects to expand Highway 11/17, the main link into Western Canada from northwestern Ontario.


Ambassador Bridge Enhancement Project approved

The Government of Canada has approved the Canadian Transit Company’s application for the proposed Ambassador Bridge Enhancement Project spanning the Detroit River between Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan to replace the existing bridge.


AEM’s Megan Tanel earns exhibitions industry award

Megan Tanel, senior vice-president of exhibitions and events for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), is the 2017 recipient of the IAEE Distinguished Service Award.


Manitex names new N.A. president

Manitex International, Inc., a leading international provider of cranes and specialized industrial equipment, announced that Steve Kiefer has been named president, North America, for Manitex International.


Michelin Earthmover adds two new sizes for XHA2

Michelin Earthmover announced the launch of two new sizes of the Michelin XHA 2, a loader tire for small- and medium-sized wheel loaders used for material handling in quarries and mines, sand and gravel.
 
 
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Quarry Tech call for presentations now open!

Rock to Road is now accepting presentation proposals for the inaugural Quarry Tech forum taking place on February 22, 2018 in Calgary, Alta. Quarry Tech is a one-day workshop focused on the latest technologies designed for optimizing quarry and pit operations. » Read more...
 
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Last call to register for carbon tax webinar!

To better understand the potential impact of the federal carbon tax, Rock to Road has set up a complimentary online Q&A session with tax expert Mitch LaBuick from BDO Canada to learn more about how this new tax will affect businesses and individuals. » Read more...
 
 
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HEADLINES 
 

New attachment system for screening media change-outs

Metso is introducing a new attachment system for its Trellex screening media that offers increased productivity and makes media change-outs safer and faster than with traditional systems. » Read more...

Kobelco to double production capacity at U.S. manufacturing facility

Kobelco USA plans to nearly double manufacturing capacity at its North American excavator production facility by 2018. » Read more...

Superior Industries names new components territory manager

Superior Industries Inc. has hired Terry O’Hearn as its new conveyor components territory manager for the southcentral United States. » Read more...
 
 
 
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Webinar: Ask the carbon tax expert

September 26, 2017
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Webinar: Using Drone Data for Mine Planning

September 26, 2017
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CANS AGM

September 29 to October 1, 2017
Location: Saint Andrews, N.B.
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