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Bonnes nouvelles d’Australie pour SNC-Lavalin
SNC-Lavalin annonçait récemment qu’elle a été sélectionnée comme entrepreneur privilégié pour le parc éolien Stockyard Hill dans l’État du Victoria, en Australie, par Goldwind Australia, et qu’elle a commencé les travaux préliminaires. L’entreprise annonçait également avoir été sélectionnée comme partenaire d’une alliance par Clean TeQ Holdings Ltd pour le développement du projet Clean TeQ Sunrise, un projet de nickel, de cobalt et de scandium de classe mondiale, situé dans l’État de la Nouvelle-Galles du Sud, en Australie.

SNC-Lavalin, en coentreprise avec WBHO Infrastructure Pty Ltd. (WBHO), se chargera de la conception technique, de l’approvisionnement et de la construction de toutes les infrastructures électriques du projet Stockyard Hill, en plus des travaux de génie civil des infrastructures pour l’ensemble du chantier, des routes d’accès, des aires de stationnement, des fondations, de la réfection des routes et des voies d’accès internes.

Une fois terminé, le parc éolien devrait être le plus grand de l’hémisphère Sud, produisant environ 530 MW d’énergie propre. Il comprendra 149 éoliennes Goldwind de 3,57 MW, montées sur des tours en acier de 100 m de hauteur. Situé à environ 120 km au nord-ouest de Melbourne, le parc éolien Stockyard Hill fournira éventuellement l’électricité à plus de 340 000 foyers.

Dans le cadre de la première phase de l’accord de développement d’une alliance, SNC-Lavalin, en partenariat avec CB&I et Clean TeQ, présentera une proposition de projet et une estimation du coût cible pour mener le projet jusqu’à la décision d’investissement finale, au milieu de 2018. Cette proposition inclura des dispositions pour fournir des services d’ingénierie, d’approvisionnement et de construction.

SNC-Lavalin travaille actuellement avec Clean TeQ en vue de réaliser l’étude de faisabilité définitive, qui devrait se terminer au début de 2018. De plus, les études d’avant-projet (ÉAP) pour le circuit utilisant la technologie de lixiviation acide sous haute pression, l’usine d’acide et la production d’électricité ont été octroyées à SNC-Lavalin, en septembre 2017. Clean TeQ Sunrise est l’un des plus grands gisements de nickel et de cobalt à teneur élevée situés à l’extérieur de l’Afrique, et l’un des plus grands gisements de scandium à teneur élevée au monde.

Source: SNC-Lavalin

 

Le Programme d’apprenti XCMG forme de futurs leaders de l’industrie des machines de construction
Le Programme d’apprenti XCMG, qui en est à sa troisième saison et qui jouit d’une grande notoriété, a accueilli 5 apprentis participants au projet baptisé «À la barre de la direction pendant une semaine» (One Week CEO), occasion de vivre au siège social de XCMG à Xuzhou, en Chine, l’expérience XCMG du point de vue du chef de la direction.

Les participants, originaires des États-Unis, de Pologne, de Russie, de Malaisie et d’Algérie, ont été sélectionnés parmi plus de 20 000 candidats issus de 58 pays et régions, ce qui représente une augmentation significative par rapport aux 2 premières saisons.

En mettant l’accent sur le leadership et le perfectionnement professionnel, le programme a donné aux apprentis l’occasion de se familiariser avec les activités quotidiennes de XCMG. Ils ont participé à des simulations de négociations commerciales internationales chapeautées par l’initiative «Ceinture et Route» et ont échangé des idées sur des sujets, tels que l’intégration mondiale de la recherche et développement (R&D) et la transformation de la fabrication intelligente (IM), avec Wang Min, président du conseil et président de XCMG, ainsi que 8 chefs de la direction de XCMG et de filiales de XCMG.

Les apprentis ont également visité la plus grande usine au monde dans l’industrie des machines de construction et le plus grand laboratoire de vibration et de bruit d’Asie. Ils ont aussi eu l’occasion de faire fonctionner de l’équipement de construction, notamment le plus gros chargeur par tonnage de Chine, le LW1200K, et d’apprendre à utiliser des imprimantes 3D au centre de R&D.

Lancé en janvier 2016 et centré sur XCMG, le programme offre aux apprentis internationaux la possibilité d’en apprendre davantage sur la société, ses technologies novatrices et son influence mondiale, tout en favorisant des échanges internationaux et la promotion de la culture chinoise dans l’industrie des machines de construction.

Source: XCMG Hydraulics Co., Ltd

 

Armtec et CULTEC concluent un accord d’exclusivité
Armtec LP et CULTEC inc. annonçaient récemment avoir conclu un accord qui prévoit qu’Armtec sera le distributeur exclusif des produits de gestion des eaux pluviales de CULTEC au Canada, dont les séries de produits ContactorMD, RechargerMD et StormFilterMD de CULTEC.

Armtec est ravie d’élargir son portefeuille de produits de gestion des eaux pluviales grâce aux chambres de rétention et d’infiltration des eaux pluviales de CULTEC. Ces produits additionnels amélioreront la position concurrentielle d’Armtec comme fournisseur auprès des municipalités, des promoteurs commerciaux et privés ainsi que des entrepreneurs, tout en lui permettant de répondre à la demande croissante en matière de produits de gestion des eaux pluviales.

«CULTEC a acquis une solide réputation comme chef de file du secteur en ce qui a trait au développement des produits de rétention et d’infiltration des eaux pluviales. Nous croyons que nous deviendrons des partenaires solides qui élargiront le marché canadien des produits efficaces pour les eaux pluviales», faisait valoir Yvon Lespérance, vice-président, Prospection de clientèle et Marketing, chez Armtec.

«Nous sommes vraiment enthousiastes qu’Armtec devienne notre distributeur exclusif au Canada. Nous sommes convaincus que cet accord améliorera et renforcera énormément la présence de CULTEC dans le secteur canadien des eaux pluviales», ajoutait Dan Gera, superviseur de la conception et agent de liaison principal chez CULTEC.

Source: Armtec LP

 

Les Philippines adoptent l’initiative canadienne Vers le développement minier durableMD
La Chambre des mines des Philippines (COMP) a annoncé aujourd’hui son adoption de l’initiative Vers le développement minier durableMD (VDMD), un programme de durabilité dans l’industrie minière élaboré par l’Association minière du Canada (AMC).

C’est la première fois que cette initiative est adoptée par une association minière d’Asie du Sud-est. La COMP est la 4e association minière nationale à l’extérieur du Canada à adopter l’initiative VDMD en moins de 2 ans, ce qui démontre la présence croissante de l’initiative à l’échelle internationale. Les associations minières nationales de la Finlande (FinnMin), de l’Argentine (Cámara Argentina de Empresarios Mineros), et du Botswana (Chambre des mines du Botswana) travaillent actuellement à la mise en œuvre de l’initiative VDMD.

L’AMC et ses membres ont lancé le programme VDMD en 2004. La participation au programme est obligatoire pour tous les établissements des membres de l’AMC en territoire canadien, mais nombreuses sont les sociétés qui ont volontairement adopté le programme pour leurs établissements à l’étranger. L’AMC partage librement cette initiative avec d’autres pays qui recherchent des outils leur permettant d’améliorer les rendements environnemental et social de leur secteur minier, notamment par un engagement auprès de la société civile, de même que par une transparence et une responsabilisation.

Conformément au programme VDMD, les sociétés minières sont tenues d’évaluer chaque année le rendement de leurs installations dans des domaines clés, soit la gestion des résidus, les relations avec les collectivités, la santé et la sécurité, la conservation de la biodiversité, la gestion des crises ainsi que la gestion de l’énergie et des émissions de gaz à effet de serre. Le public peut consulter gratuitement les résultats, lesquels sont vérifiés par un tiers tous les 3 ans pour en assurer l’exactitude.

Même si la COMP adaptera ses domaines de rendement en fonction des aspects uniques de son industrie minière, ces domaines seront très similaires à ceux du Canada.

Pour veiller à ce que le programme VDMD reflète les attentes de la société civile et des intervenants de l’industrie, il a été conçu et continue d’être perfectionné par un comité consultatif multilatéral indépendant. Dans le cadre de sa mise en œuvre, la COMP formera également un organisme consultatif similaire qui s’occupera de cette précieuse fonction de surveillance.

La Chambre des mines des Philippines est une association qui défend les intérêts des sociétés minières, d’exploitation en carrière et d’exploitation minière dans le cadre de l’exploration, du développement et de l’utilisation de minéraux, conformément aux politiques économiques, environnementales et sociales. L’association est composée de membres issus des industries de l’exploration, des activités minières, du traitement des minéraux et des services, mais aussi d’associations professionnelles. Les membres sont unis par un engagement commun envers les principes de croissance économique et de développement durable, et agissent à titre de partenaires du gouvernement dans le développement de l’industrie.

Source: Association minière du Canada

 

ABB et SNC-Lavalin forment une coentreprise pour la mise en place de projets de sous-stations électriques à l’échelle mondiale
ABB et SNC-Lavalin ont signé un accord portant sur la création d’une coentreprise dédiée à la mise en œuvre de projets d’ingénierie, d’approvisionnement et de construction (EPC) dans le domaine des sous-stations électriques. SNC-Lavalin aura une participation majoritaire dans cette coentreprise et en détiendra le contrôle. En associant la technologie de classe mondiale d’ABB et sa position de leader sur le marché du transport et de la distribution d’énergie avec les points forts de SNC-Lavalin dans la gestion de projets d’infrastructure, cette coentreprise contribuera à répondre aux besoins en constante évolution des réseaux électriques du monde entier, lesquels nécessitent des sous-stations électriques de pointe à la fois sûres et fiables.

«Nous sommes fiers d’établir un partenariat avec SNC-Lavalin afin d’exploiter les formidables opportunités liées aux investissements réalisés dans des infrastructures électriques. Ensemble, nous entendons développer nos activités en renforçant les atouts de chacun de manière à proposer des services client exclusifs dans le domaine des projets de sous-station», a déclaré Claudio Facchin, président de la division Power Grids d’ABB. «Les partenariats stratégiques tels que celui-ci constituent l’un des piliers de notre stratégie Next Level et nous permettent de dynamiser la croissance tout en limitant les risques.»

Les sous-stations sont des éléments clés des infrastructures de réseaux électriques qui favorisent le transport et la distribution d'électricité. Elles contrôlent et protègent les flux d’énergie, relient les centrales électriques au réseau et servent de passerelle entre les réseaux de transport et de distribution et les clients finaux.

ABB est l’un des leaders mondiaux des sous-stations électriques isolées à l’air ou au gaz et hybrides couvrant une vaste plage de tensions pouvant atteindre 1200 kV. Ces sous-stations garantissent un transport et une distribution d'électricité efficaces et fiables avec un impact environnemental minimum, pour nos clients des utilités, de l’industrie et commerciaux ainsi que les secteurs tels que le ferroviaire, le transport urbain et les énergies renouvelables.

Source: ABB Inc.

 

SOPREMA Prend le «lead» pour la transparence des matériaux responsables : 141 produits visés
Le 19 octobre dernier, SOPREMA procédait au dévoilement des déclarations transparentes de 141 de ses produits afin de répondre aux nouvelles exigences des programmes de certification comme LEEDMD v4. Des professionnels agréés LEED et des acteurs sensibles aux enjeux du développement durable étaient présents au Centre Phi de Montréal afin d’échanger sur l’importance des manufacturiers dans les projets de construction voués à rendre les bâtiments plus durables.

Dans le cadre d’une démarche de transparence, SOPREMA a publié quatre déclarations environnementales de produits (DEP) couvrant plus d’une centaine de ceux destinés aux membranes de toiture. À cela s’ajoute la publication de cinq écodéclarations validées par la tierce partie indépendante Vertima qui seront bientôt suivies de trois autres actuellement en processus de validation. Dix Health Product DeclarationMD (HPDMD) ou en français, déclarations sanitaires de produit, ont également été publiées. Parmi celles-ci, la HPDMD portant sur le produit SOPRA-ISO a été sélectionnée pour faire partie du projet pilote de validation par une tierce partie avec l’organisme Health Product Declaration Collaborative, soit une première du côté des entreprises manufacturières canadiennes pour cette certification.

«En effectuant ces déclarations transparentes, nous divulguons l’impact environnemental et sanitaire de plusieurs de nos produits, cela à toutes les étapes de leur cycle de vie. Nous devons partager nos recettes tout comme nos points faibles. En dépit des risques que ces déclarations représentent, divulguer ces renseignements vient renforcer nos engagements. Nous savons que nos efforts en écoconception contribuent à fabriquer des matériaux plus durables. En plus de réduire l’impact environnemental de nos produits, nous travaillons à les rendre plus performants, ce qui, au final, permet de réduire l’impact global du bâtiment», affirme Jean-François Côté, directeur des affaires scientifiques et de la normalisation de SOPREMA Canada.

Jusqu’à présent, 288 projets ayant obtenu une certification LEEDMD au Canada ont été réalisés en intégrant des matériaux fabriqués par SOPREMA.

«Il est évident que nous voulons continuer à être un allié de premier choix dans la réalisation de projets visant la certification LEEDMD. Ces projets sont motivants autant pour moi que pour nos employés. Nous sommes fiers de contribuer à la concrétisation de projets globalisants et structurants en matière de construction durable», indique Richard Voyer, vice-président et chef de la direction de SOPREMA Amérique du Nord.

Source: SOPREMA

Industry News


 

Topcon and Bentley Systems announce kick-off of Constructioneering Academy
Topcon Positioning Group and Bentley Systems announce the kick-off date of their collaborative Constructioneering Academy initiative. The first session is scheduled for February 13, 2018 in Livermore, California.

Topcon and Bentley have joined efforts to provide opportunities designed to allow construction industry professionals to learn best practices in constructioneering, a process of managing and integrating survey, engineering, and construction data, to streamline construction workflows and improve project delivery.

“The courses are designed in a dialogue format to allow Topcon and Bentley personnel to interact directly with attendees to cater the experience for their specific questions and demands,” said Ron Oberlander, senior director of Topcon Professional Services. “The future of construction automation continues to move forward with constructioneering digital workflows, which make the work of surveyors, engineers, and construction professionals automated, continuous, and continuously more valuable, throughout project lifecycles and beyond completion.”

“Topcon and Bentley’s federated constructioneering technologies enable firms to gain unprecedented digital visibility and insights into their project outcomes, as compared to traditional construction workflows. Attendees of our Constructioneering Academy will learn how their organizations can improve project delivery by leveraging constructioneering technology, methods, and best practices to execute their projects more efficiently, monitor construction performance and progress, and reduce project costs,” said Vinayak Trivedi, Bentley Institute vice president.

The Constructioneering Academy will continue with additional sessions throughout learning centers located worldwide designed to reach industry professionals with hands-on training in real-world scenarios and workflows.

Source: Topcon Positioning Group

 

Atlas Copco renames Construction Equipment North America LLC to Power Technique North America LLC
Atlas Copco has announced Power Technique North America LLC as the new name of Construction Equipment North America LLC, effective January 1st, 2018.

Power Technique was chosen as the name because U.S. and Canadian customers recognize power as the defining characteristic of the core product categories in the portfolio: air, power (including light) and flow.

The business area will serve multiple segments, including construction, industrial, drilling, oil and gas and petrochemicals. It will continue to comprise the Atlas Copco, Chicago Pneumatic and American Pneumatic Tools brands.

“Our commitment to the construction industry is as strong as ever,” said Scott Carnell, president of Power Technique North America. “However, we also serve customers in many other segments. The Power Technique name more accurately encompasses this and our overall product offering.”

Moving forward, Power Technique North America will offer products including portable compressors, generators, light towers and pumps along with dedicated construction products such as handheld pneumatic, electric and hydraulic tools, and customized solutions.

The name change follows 3 moves Atlas Copco made in 2017:

  • The divestment of the Atlas Copco Road Construction Equipment Division – including Dynapac rollers, pavers and planers – to Fayat Group.
  • The announcement of a planned 2018 split into 2 companies, with Atlas Copco and new company Epiroc focusing on mining, infrastructure and national resources customers.
  • The agreement, announced December 22nd, to divest its concrete and compaction business to Husqvarna Group’s Construction Division. The divestment is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed during the first quarter of 2018. Products include complete ranges for concrete and compaction.

“The evolution to Power Technique will enable us to focus on our 3 pillars – air, power and flow,” Mr. Carnell said. “We will continue to provide on-site products and solutions that power sustainable productivity for our customers.”

The Power Technique North America corporate office remains at the company’s new facility in Rock Hill, South Carolina and continues to support customers through dedicated service centers throughout North America.

Source: Atlas Copco

 

Morbark Announces Acquisition of Rayco Manufacturing
Morbark, LLC recently announced it had completed the acquisition of Rayco Manufacturing, Inc. This transaction represents the first addition since affiliates of the private equity firm Stellex Capital Management LP acquired Morbark in 2016. The purchase of Rayco represents a significant move towards the Company’s strategic focus on broadening the range of tree care and industrial equipment, aftermarket parts, and service offered to their Customers.

Rayco was founded in 1978 in Wooster, Ohio, by John M. Bowling who, as the owner of a tree care service identified the unique needs of the tree and landscape industry and began to build equipment to meet and surpass those needs. Today the company is dedicated to the design and production of an incredibly innovative line of environmental equipment. The current range of Rayco products includes: stump cutters, crawler trucks, forestry mulchers, multi-tool carriers, and attachments, brush chippers and the all-new AT71 aerial trimmer.

“Our family is very proud of the legacy we have established and nurtured over the past 39 years,” stated John Bowling, CEO of Rayco. “As a family-run and -owned business, we view today’s transaction as an opportunity to continue growing our business while joining an even larger family.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Rayco to the Morbark portfolio of companies,” commented Dave Herr, CEO of Morbark. “Rayco is a company that our senior management team has admired for a long time. We value the long-standing success of Rayco and are committed to providing the Bowling family and their dedicated employees the resources they need to continue the success they have built.”

The transaction is a positive, strategic fit for both companies. Rayco brings a lineup of innovative equipment into the Morbark family across multiple product categories. In particular, Rayco stump cutters, aerial trimmers, forestry mulchers and crawler trucks will enhance and complement the existing Morbark family of products.

Rayco founder, John Bowling, will continue his work with the team to develop new products and help improve the company’s existing product lines. He will continue to have an economic interest in the combined business and will be a member of Morbark’s Board of Directors.

Morbark will operate Rayco as a new division maintaining its brand identity. Rayco’s experienced management team will continue to manage their operations. Teams from each company will work together to determine how to be more efficient and leverage each other’s strengths.

“Rayco has a well-deserved reputation for providing customers with the equipment and service they demand and the value they deserve,” continued Dave Herr. “That product innovation and dedication will continue without interruption. We are excited by what we can bring to Rayco in the way of our experiences, our dealer network and products to complement current Rayco equipment owners.”

Source: Morbark, LLC

 

Brandt Adds Major Manufacturing Capacity in the U.S.
The Brandt Group of Companies has announced a major expansion into the U.S. market with the acquisition of a state-of-the-art 18,580 m2 manufacturing plant and equipment from Kongskilde Industries A/S. The plant, located in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, was previously employed in the manufacture of agricultural equipment for the American market.

“We are very excited at the opportunity to expand our manufacturing footprint directly into the American market,” says Shaun Semple, Brandt president. “This is a world-class manufacturing facility and we are delighted to add it to other recent major investments in Regina and Saskatoon (Sasktchewan), Calgary (Alberta), and Fort St. John (British Columbia).”

While Brandt has maintained a strong and growing presence on the Canadian manufacturing scene since 1932 and currently sells its products in over 20 countries around the world, this acquisition represents the company’s first manufacturing venture in the U.S. It augments an aggressive growth strategy currently underway in Canada.

The Bloomington-Normal facility is situated on 16.2 ha of land and is fully equipped with the latest tooling, including a modern powder-coat paint line. It will be used by Brandt to produce agricultural equipment for the American corn and soybean markets in the U.S.

Source: Brandt Tractor Ltd.

 

ABB and SNC-Lavalin Join Forces to Deliver Electrical Substation Projects Globally
ABB and SNC-Lavalin have signed an agreement to form a joint venture for the execution of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) projects for electrical substations. SNC-Lavalin will have majority and controlling interest in the joint venture. By combining ABB’s world-leading technology and its market leadership position in power transmission and distribution with SNC-Lavalin’s strengths and in delivering infrastructure projects, the joint venture will help meet the evolving need of power grids across the globe for safe, reliable and state-of-the-art electrical substations.

“We are proud to partner with SNC-Lavalin to tap the vast opportunities of power infrastructure investments. Together, we intend to grow our businesses by complementing each other’s strengths in unique customer services for substation projects,” said Claudio Facchin, president of ABB Power Grids division. “Strategic partnerships like this are a core pillar of our Next Level strategy and help us to drive growth while mitigating risk.”

Substations are key elements in power grid infrastructure that facilitate the efficient transmission and distribution of electricity. They control and protect power flows, connect power stations to the grid and link transmission and distribution networks as well as end consumers.

ABB is a world leader in air-insulated, gas-insulated and hybrid electrical substations with voltage levels up to 1,200 kV. These substations facilitate the efficient and reliable transmission and distribution of electricity with minimum environmental impact. They serve utility, industry and commercial customers as well as sectors including railways, urban transportation and renewables.

Source: ABB Inc.

 

Astec Exhibiting at World of Asphalt 2018
Astec, Inc., an Astec Industries company, will exhibit at the 2018 World of Asphalt Show and Conference in Houston, Texas, March 6-8. Attendees to the World of Asphalt are invited to stop at the Astec booth to learn more about the complete range of options available from Astec, including:

  • The Double Barrel® XHR - Astec Inc.’s premium counter-flow aggregate drum dryer with an external asphalt mixer. An exclusive package of features on this drum can produce up to 363 t/h of mix with up to 65% RAP/RAS content.
  • The Astec Warm Mix System - the latest generation of the Astec warm mix system simplifies production of warm mix asphalt. The benefits of warm mix asphalt, such as reduced energy consumption, lowered emissions, and elimination of visible smoke, are well-known in the asphalt paving industry. The Astec warm mix system achieves a lower temperature at a lower cost by eliminating the need for additives or special asphalt cement. Instead, the Astec warm mix system injects a small amount of water into the liquid AC to create microscopic steam bubbles. These small bubbles act to reduce the viscosity of the liquid AC, allowing the mix to be worked at lower temperatures.
  • Astec Burners - Astec offers the most technologically advanced burners in the industry with the Phoenix® and Whisper Jet® burner lines.
    The Whisper Jet burner delivers unmatched reliability and hassle-free maintenance. The Whisper Jet burner cleanly and efficiently burns oil or gas and has a compact flame.
    The Phoenix Talon burner sets the standard for power and efficiency, while maintaining very low emissions. With the optional silencing package, it is quiet enough to have a phone conversation on the burner platform while it is firing.
  • Astec Controls - Astec provides the software and hardware required to control and manage asphalt production facilities and constantly evolves better and simpler systems. Astec’s own programs run through Microsoft Windows and efficiently control all material flows, processes, weighing and ticketing of continuous or batch asphalt production facilities. These controls can be supplied as retrofits for existing installations or as complete systems in a fully equipped control house.

Source: Astec, Inc.

 

Hirschmann MCS Transitions to WIKA Mobile Control
Following successful negotiations between WIKA and Belden Inc., Hirschmann MCS will be detached from Hirschmann Automation and Control GmbH to join and strategically bolster the WIKA Group. Since January 1st, 2018, Hirschmann Mobile Machine Control Solutions (MCS) assumed the new name of WIKA Mobile Control GmbH & Co. KG.

The new WIKA Mobile Control business unit includes Hirschmann MCS in Ettlingen, Germany, and Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, as well as a 50% share of a joint venture in Xuzhou, China. All existing production sites and other facilities will continue to operate.

“We greatly value the experience and expertise of our employees, and are therefore going to retain all 373 of them: 98 in Ettlingen, 27 in Chambersburg and 246 in China,” explained Axel Kaltofen, executive vice president of WIKA. “By acquiring Hirschmann MCS we are adding both technologically sophisticated products to our portfolio and many highly qualified and motivated staff to our team.”

The establishment of the new WIKA Mobile Control business unit will make it possible to offer a much broader and more flexible range of tailored application solutions for mobile machines from one source.

WIKA’s product and application competence in pressure, temperature and force measurement will be supplemented by the experience and know-how of Hirschmann MCS in system integration and safety applications in the demanding arena of mobile machinery.

Thanks to this intelligent combination of system and components under one roof, customers will derive enormous benefits from a flexible portfolio of quickly provided, future-proof, targeted safety and end-to-end solutions. International collaboration will enhance the new organization’s innovativeness while facilitating access to markets and opening up fresh growth opportunities.

“WIKA and Hirschmann MCS are an excellent fit,” said Mr. Kaltofen. “Within the context of this repositioning, we are going to leverage the synergies from merging solution-oriented and component activities to drive the long-term expansion of our system business and strengthen our international market position.”

“WIKA Mobile Control will operate as an independent organization within the WIKA family,” explained Alexander Wiegand, managing director. “We have the vision it takes to draw on the united competencies of both organizations and offer our customers an optimal automation platform for mobile machinery. They can obtain complete safety systems from us that are perfectly tailored to their particular requirements.”

“This strategic move will strengthen our hand and excellently position us for the future,” said Axel Kaltofen. “It will enable us to continue growing while also providing opportunities for our employees to extend and hone their skills.”

Source: WIKA Mobile Control, LP

 

Top Lift Adds Ammann Equipment to its Lineup
Top Lift Enterprises has been named the new Ammann Dealer for light and heavy compaction equipment in Quebec.

Top Lift has branches in Saint-Laurent (Montreal) and in Sherbrooke. Top Lift’s branch in Ontario already carries Ammann equipment.

Top Lift will have access to all Ammann light compaction equipment. The lineup includes rammers, vibratory plate compactors, add-on compactors, walk-behind rollers, and trench rollers.

The company will also offer soil compactors and asphalt tandem rollers, and pneumatic-tired rollers.

Top Lift is a leader in heavy equipment sales and distribution in Canada – and has been for more than 26 years. The company offers a wide range of new and pre-owned heavy equipment for sale and rental, and services a diverse range of customers in several major industries.

Ammann is headquartered in Switzerland and has an extensive lineup of light and heavy compaction-related products in North America.

Source: Ammann

 

ConstructConnect Acquires Quote Software
ConstructConnect recently announced that it has acquired the assets of Quote Software, Inc., a privately-held software company based in Eugene, Oregon. Quote Software focuses primarily on estimating and building information modeling software and services for plumbing and mechanical contractors.

“The acquisition of Quote Software which includes its award-winning QuoteSoft® product line is a natural fit that gives us the ability to offer a more complete and actionable preconstruction solution to our combined customers,” explained Dave Conway, CEO of ConstructConnect. “This is an important transaction for us, and is a key component of how we continue to serve the industry by combining relevant construction information with easy-to-use software.”

Quote Software’s 26-year history was founded on the principle of “no 2 metal shops are alike,” so its software would not be a “one size fits all” model. The company’s QuoteSoft Pipe and QuoteSoft Duct estimating software was developed in accordance to fit each customer’s unique needs.

“We’re excited to be part of the ConstructConnect family,” said Kerry Brainard, president of Quote Software. “We share the same philosophy about maintaining strong customer relationships, by letting our customers drive the development of our products.”

ConstructConnect is a leading provider of construction information and technology solutions in North America, and a wholly-owned subsidiary Roper Technologies, Inc. Through the combination of its legacy brands (iSqFt, Construction Market Data, BidClerk and Construction Data), ConstructConnect brings project participants together with the most complete, accurate and actionable construction data and tools to drive success in national, regional and local markets. Its collaborative network empowers the construction industry to be more successful with access to relevant information through easy to use technology.

Source: ConstructConnect

 

Biogen Acquires Anaerobic Digestion Plant in Scotland
Ancala Partners LLP, an independent mid-market infrastructure investment manager, has acquired a 1.5 MW operational anaerobic digestion facility located in Millerhill, Scotland, from Kelda Water Services for an undisclosed sum.

The facility will be integrated into Ancala’s UK anaerobic digestion platform, Biogen, a leading owner and operator of anaerobic digestion plants in the UK.

The facility is an important long-term component of the Zero Waste Plan being delivered by The City of Edinburgh Council and Midlothian Council to meet the Scottish Government target of no more than 5% of waste being sent to landfill by 2025.

Discarded food collected by the 2 partner councils plus additional waste from local businesses and industries are recycled at the facility. Methane gas is then produced and converted through a CHP engine into electricity. The process generates enough electricity to power approximately 3,300 homes. In addition to producing renewable green electricity, the facility converts food waste into a nutrient-rich biofertilizer that is PAS110-certified.

“The Millerhill facility is an excellent asset serving an important market. By being integrated into our Biogen platform it will benefit from the resources and expertise of the Biogen team,” commented Spence Clunie, Managing Partner, Ancala Partners LLP. “This acquisition is another example of our ability to secure add-on investments to our platforms and promote businesses that benefit local communities.”

“The Millerhill facility is an ideal addition to the Biogen portfolio and marks the first step of growth for the business since we became a part of Ancala last year,” added Adam Feneley, managing director, Biogen. “We look forward to working with the Edinburgh & Midlothian councils to facilitate their recycling targets, benefiting both the local community and wider Scottish environment.”

Scotland’s Zero Waste Plan sets out the Scottish Government’s vision for a zero-waste society. This vision describes a Scotland in which all waste is seen as a resource and the amounts put into landfills are minimized. Ancala actively supports this vision.

Source: Ancala Partners LLP

 

J.R Brisson Equipment Signs Distribution Agreement with Epiroc
It is with great enthusiasm that J.R. Brisson Equipment, a CASE Construction dealership of the Terapro Group, announces a partnership agreement with Epiroc – Part of the Atlas Copco Group. The company is now a distributor of the hydraulic products for construction equipment and will ensure sales and after sales service for all selected products.

The excavator accessories from Epiroc – Part of the Atlas Copco Group, are renowned worldwide for their quality. With their state of the art technology, they maximize production and cost efficiency for users. The Epiroc products are currently distributed and highly regarded by Longus, which is also part of the Terapro Group in Quebec.

Construction contractors can, as of now, acquire the following products from the two J.R. Brisson Equipment locations: hydraulic breakers, concrete cutters, drum cutters, concrete busters, steel cutters, hydraulic pulverizers, excavator magnets, excavator grapples, crusher buckets, hydraulic compactors and excavator post hole borers.

Terapro is a group of dealerships working in the equipment sector with its 2 divisions: agricultural equipment with the New Holland Agriculture dealerships and construction equipment with the CASE Construction dealerships. The group operates 15 dealerships in all, 9 of which are in the agricultural sector under the Inotrac and Macherine CH banners, and 6 others in the construction sector under the J.R. Brisson Equipment and Longus banners.

Source: Terapro Group

 

Shaping the Evolution of Hydrodemolition
In 2018, Aquajet celebrates its 30th birthday. The celebration will be an essential part of the Hydrodemolition days in April this year, as the pinnacle of 3 decades of innovation. During the popular event in Sweden, Aquajet will unveil several groundbreaking products to the world, and thereby strengthen their position as the market-leading provider of safe and sustainable hydrodemolition equipment.

The story of Aquajet Systems began as a hydrodemolition contracting company in Sweden. Some of the entrepreneurs that embarked on this amazing journey are still with the company today. They started out as ambitious visionaries and ended up as global leaders. In 2018, the story continues, as Aquajet writes a completely new chapter in the history of hydrodemolition.

Over the years, Aquajet has manufactured some of the industry’s most advanced, versatile and sustainable hydrodemolition products.

Festivities will last throughout the year, but the celebration itself will be held during the Hydrodemolition days in April at Aquajet’s headquarters in Sweden.

Source: Aquajet Systems AB

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