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Canada’s construction rental revenues forecast at $4.3B

The construction rental revenue forecast for Canada is for $4.3 billion in 2018, up 4.7 per cent, with growth rates of 4.2 per cent in 2019, 5.3 per cent in 2020, 4.7 per cent in 2021 and 3 per cent in 2022.


Volvo dealer expands in Woodstock, Ont.

Gerry’s Truck Centre recently celebrated the opening of its new truck service and sales centre in Woodstock, Ont.


North American equipment market expected to grow by 55%

Off-Highway Research forecasts substantial growth from 2017 to 2022.


UAV options: To buy or to rent?

Weighing the costs of UAV ownership for aggregate operations.


Telematics on the rise

Contractors aggressively pursuing more machine data.
 
 
Featured News 
 
Idle time

Extinguishing idle time

Three years ago, Cruickshank Construction had a real problem with its idling time. In August 2014, the Kingston, Ont.-based company’s fleet was running upwards of 40 per cent idle time. Jason Makin, vice-president of materials and logistics with the firm knew this was not a sustainable practice, so he began researching ways to improve operator efficiencies. Makin found a solution thanks to telematics reports he was receiving about his fleet from VisionLink data that was provided by Toromont CAT, which included the idling times of all of the company’s big iron. » Read more...
 
John Deere

Crushing Report

If there’s any one thing the majority of crushing manufacturers can agree on, it’s that cost per ton is king when it comes to what their customers are looking for in their crushing fleets. » Read more...
 
 
Headlines 
 

Goodyear launches enhanced EMTrack OTR tire performance monitoring system

To help optimize the performance of tires for mining, construction, quarry and port operations, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has launched a significantly enhanced version of its EMTrack OTR tire monitoring system. » Read more...

Kenworth Maska opens facility in Southern Quebec

Responding to the needs of local truck fleets, operators, and those traveling through southern Quebec, Kenworth Maska has opened a new 28,000 square-foot parts and service facility in Sherbrooke. » Read more...

Maximizing conveyor operation

Understanding effective conveyor operation and performance. » Read more...
 
Events 
 

Hillhead 2018

June 26-28, 2018
Location: Buxton, Derbyshire, U.K.
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BCRB Fall Conference

September 16, 2018
Location: Kelowna, B.C.
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CCA Fall Board Meeting

November 26-28, 2018
Location: Ottawa, Ont.
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