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Good morning, it’s Mike Lacey with your news of the week. This week we highlight Assinck's new floating boom grab dredge as well as Lafarge Canada commissioning a state-of-the-art Low-Carbon Fuel (LCF) facility.
- Mike Lacey
 
NEWS 
 

Assinck unveils innovative floating boom grab dredge

Assinck Limited introduced major Canadian aggregate companies to its floating boom grab dredge at an Oct. 3 event.


Lafarge Canada and Geocycle Canada collaborate on Low-Carbon Fuel Facility in Calgary

Lafarge Canada Inc. has commissioned its state-of-the-art Low-Carbon Fuel (LCF) facility at its Exshaw cement plant in collaboration with Geocycle Canada. The $38 million facility will reduce the plant's reliance on traditional fuels by replacing up to 50 per cent of natural gas used for one of its kilns.


Volvo CE expands rigid hauler lineup in North America with two new models

Volvo Construction Equipment is adding two new sizes to its North American rigid haulers lineup.  Now, in addition to the R100 with a 105-ton payload, the R60 (55-ton) and R70 (65-ton) are available in North America.


New Leica MC1 3D machine guidance system for Develon DX225LC-7X excavator

Leica Geosystems and Develon have released an aftermarket 3D machine control solution for the DX225LC-7X 'Smart' crawler excavator. Develon is now offering the Leica MC1 3D machine guidance system as a retrofit to its DX225LC-7X excavator.


 
 
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Introducing Astec IntelliPac™ Moisture System

This innovative solution is poised to revolutionize asphalt production by providing unparalleled visibility into virgin aggregate moisture levels.

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Monumental project: Replacement of George Massey Tunnel moving forward

Construction on the $4.15-billion Highway 99 Tunnel Program in British Columbia is moving along. » Read More...
 
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More ways to crush

The latest crushers focus on providing expanded options and applications to help producers meet growing product demand. » Read More...
 
 
 
PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT 
 
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John Deere rolls out SmartDetect technology on utility and production class loaders

John Deere’s SmartDetect technology will now be available for select utility-class and production-class loaders. SmartDetect technology is designed to enhance overall situational awareness and provide informed visibility to an operator’s surroundings through the use of advanced object detection and vision solutions, as well as utilizing a combination of cameras, radar and machine learning tools. » Read More...

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Vögele Dash 5 Road Pavers providing safer and healthier asphalt paving

In recent years, risk-awareness and safety standards in the asphalt paving sector have become increasingly important around the globe and, with this, the demands on road pavers. Depending on the country, construction contractors must ensure compliance with various regulations and workplace safety standards. With a tighter focus on accident prevention and health protection in road construction, Vögele explains it has aligned the concept of its Dash 5 generation pavers even more strongly towards ensuring the health and safety of operators. » Read More...

 
EVENTS 
 

Alberta Sand and Gravel Association AGM and Convention

January 15, 2025 | 300 Lapotac Boulevard, Edmonton, Alberta » Read More...