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Nouvelles brèves Nouveau distributeur Red Dot pour le Québec et les provinces de l’Atlantique! Red Dot est un leader mondial dans la conception et la production de climatisation (HVAC), de chauffage, de ventilation et de pièces de rechange. Ses produits assurent un confort pour les opérateurs de véhicules commerciaux, les camions, les autobus ainsi que les véhicules utilisés dans la construction, l’exploitation minière, l’agriculture, les véhicules d’incendie et de secours, et le service militaire. Fondée à Seattle, Washington, en 1965, Red Dot a été la première compagnie à offrir du chauffage intégré et des systèmes de climatisation pour véhicules commerciaux. Red Dot a bâti sa réputation sur la qualité et l’innovation des solutions ouvertes à une clientèle de plus en plus exigeante. DDACE est le distributeur autorisé des moteurs diesels produits par des leaders mondiaux tels que : Detroit Diesel, MTU, Mercedes, Volvo Penta, Kubota ainsi que des transmissions Allison dans tout l’est du Canada. L’entreprise est également le distributeur des groupes électrogènes MTU Onsite Energy, GE Energy, Harrison Hydra-Gen, ainsi que de la gamme complète des produits Webasto et Red Dot.
Eastrock et ICE unissent leurs forces pour établir un réseau de distribution canadien «Il est extrêmement important qu’ICE s’allie à un partenaire qui partage nos mêmes objectifs et qui a la capacité de fournir à nos clients un service de première classe, un soutien et un réseau de distribution sans compromis», disait Brock Hemmingsen, directeur général d’ICE. «Eastrock est fière d’avoir acquis les droits de distribution pour les produits ICE dans l’est du Canada», affirmait Mike Leger, président d’Eastrock Inc. «La marque complète parfaitement nos produits existants en Énergie Appliquée et sera à la disposition de nos clients actuels.»
La CGDSRF pionnière des crédits de réduction d’émissions «Saisir la possibilité d’être à l’avant-garde en matière de durabilité illustre bien la façon progressiste dont la CGDSRF perçoit son engagement envers l’environnement et ses clients de la région, commente le directeur général de l’organisme, Gordon Wilson. La CGDSRF se fait un devoir d’être un leader dans ce domaine aujourd’hui et pour très longtemps, son objectif étant de profiter des occasions stimulantes qui se présentent sur le plan de l’autosuffisance.» Voilà sûrement de bonnes nouvelles pour le territoire que dessert la CGDSRF, le Nouveau-Brunswick et bien au-delà. Le rigoureux processus indépendant de validation et de vérification – fondé sur les très importants protocoles du Mécanisme du développement propre des Nations Unies (CDM) – auquel la Commission s’était soumise est maintenant terminé. Le fait d’avoir atteint les objectifs de ce processus a permis à la CGDSRF d’inscrire des crédits compensatoires de carbone VER+ au Blue Registry. Grâce à la norme de certification VER+ fondée sur le CDM, les projets relatifs au changement climatique peuvent observer des procédures de norme équivalente en dehors du Protocole de Kyoto. Le Blue Registry se veut un point de contact pour les promoteurs de projet inscrits qui, comme la CGDSRF, souhaitent vendre leurs crédits de réduction d’émissions vérifiés. Si la CGDSRF peut enfin vendre ces crédits, c’est grâce à près de six années de travail en coulisse, de diligence et de dévouement. Le leadership et les efforts de la CGDSRF lui ont permis de réaliser le premier projet canadien de réduction d’émissions GES à se qualifier pour un rapport de validation officiel à l’égard d’une norme fondée sur le CDM telle que VER+. Les activités de validation et de vérification ont été exécutées par des vérificateurs indépendants de l’organisation DNV, accréditée par l’ONU. «C’est un gros investissement dans la lutte pour la réduction des émissions de gaz à effet de serre, indique monsieur Wilson. Nous nous sommes fixé des buts ambitieux pour protéger l’environnement et nous travaillons très fort pour les atteindre. La CGDSRF s’est toujours montrée un leader dynamique en matière de gestion des déchets solides. Notre plus récent projet est une étape cruciale vers l’avenir.» Le travail technique et la gestion des processus de crédits carbone ont été réalisés par CantorCO2e, un fournisseur mondial de services financiers de premier plan dans les marchés de l’énergie et de l’environnement. La CGDSRF a assumé la totalité des coûts du projet, y compris la conception et la construction du système de gestion des gaz d’enfouissement (LGMS) qui a débuté en décembre 2006. Le système LGMS permet d’éliminer une énorme quantité de gaz à effet de serre et de gaz d’enfouissement qui contribuent au réchauffement de la planète quand ils sont émis dans l’atmosphère. Environ 45 000 t d’équivalent CO2 sont éliminées au moyen du système de gestion des gaz d’enfouissement. La CGDSRF pourra aussi générer de l’électricité, une excellente source d’énergie «verte». Par ailleurs, ce système arrive à éliminer les odeurs associées au méthane et à différents rejets de gaz à l’état de traces provenant des déchets putréfiés. Sur une base régulière annuelle, la CGDSRF collecte de 75 000 à 80 000 t de déchets. L’usine du boulevard Alison, à Frédéricton compte une cinquantaine d’employés.
AREVA signe un accord pour son troisième projet de parc d’énergies propres Le site accueillerait un réacteur nucléaire de moyenne puissance de génération III+ ainsi que des sources d’énergies renouvelables développées par AREVA. L’électricité produite serait principalement destinée au Nouveau-Brunswick, aux provinces maritimes, et à la Nouvelle-Angleterre. «Il s’agit d’un accord très important pour AREVA car il valide la pertinence de notre concept de parcs d’énergies sans CO2», a déclaré Jacques Besnainou, président d’AREVA Inc. «Ce projet est la reconnaissance de notre expertise et de l’efficacité des technologies proposées par le groupe.» AREVA a remporté des projets similaires près de Piketon, en Ohio, avec Duke Energy et à Fresno, en Californie, avec FNEG. Le groupe développe deux réacteurs de moyenne puissance de génération III+ : KERENA™, un réacteur à eau bouillante de 1250 MW, et ATMEA1™, un réacteur à eau pressurisée de 1100 MW. AREVA propose également une gamme de solutions d’énergies renouvelables.
Projets solaires photovoltaïques de 36 MW en Ontario Le projet Elmsley Solar, situé prés de Lombardy, dans le Canton de Rideau Lakes, se compose de deux sites de 12 MWc utilisant des panneaux Suntech. Le projet St. Isidore de 12 MWc se situe près de la ville de St-Isidore dans la municipalité de La Nation et utilise des panneaux First Solar. Les trois sites sont en cours de développement dans le cadre du programme d’offre standard d’énergies renouvelables de la province de l’Ontario, «Renewable Energy Standard Offer Program» (RESOP), qui encourage la production d’énergie renouvelable pour contribuer au remplacement des centrales à charbon. Ensemble, ces projets génèreront de l’électricité propre à près de 10 500 logements et emploieront environ 350 personnes au cours de la conception, de l’ingénierie et de la construction. Ces projets seront raccordés au réseau de distribution d‘Hydro One d’ici fin 2010.
Evergreen Solar présente ses nouveaux panneaux solaires à haut rendement Les nouvelles séries de panneaux ES-D et ES-E, destinés aux marchés grand public et commercial, intègrent la nouvelle technologie de cellule d’Evergreen, baptisée Boost, qui utilise des microcâbles en lieu et place des traditionnelles barres omnibus pour diminuer l’interception de la lumière solaire sur les cellules, améliorer l’accumulation d’électricité et au final augmenter le rendement global du panneau. Cette nouvelle technologie de cellule novatrice confère également aux panneaux un aspect esthétique parmi les plus attrayants du marché. Ces nouveaux panneaux seront commercialisés à partir du quatrième trimestre 2010. Les panneaux de la série ES-D, initialement conçus pour équiper les toitures résidentielles, sont plus légers afin de faciliter leur installation et leur taille est réduite pour garantir une meilleure adaptation à toute configuration ou tout type de toiture. Les panneaux des séries ES-D et ES-S équipés de la technologie de cellule BOOST offriront, comme toujours, une performance exceptionnelle et les références environnementales les meilleures du secteur, qui ont fait la réputation des panneaux Evergreen. Tous les nouveaux panneaux offriront une tolérance de puissance de -0 à + 5 W, à la pointe du secteur, et un verre traité antireflet de série. Les nouvelles séries de panneaux ES-D et ES-E continueront à être fabriquées avec la technologie propriétaire de galettes de silicium d’Evergreen Solar qui est le procédé le plus respectueux de l’environnement du secteur, avec pratiquement aucune perte de silicone. L’empreinte carbonique de ces panneaux est jusqu’à 30% inférieure à celle de ses concurrents et ils offrent également le retour sur investissement le plus rapide du secteur de l’énergie, désormais en deçà de 12 mois.
Hydro One prolonge jusqu’en 2015 son contrat avec Capgemini L’accord initial entre Hydro One et Capgemini remonte à décembre 2001. Selon les termes de l’extension de contrat qui vient d’être signée, Capgemini continuera de fournir à Hydro One une large palette de services pour accompagner son programme de transformation. «Nous travaillons avec Hydro One sur plusieurs projets technologiques depuis maintenant près de dix ans et nous sommes ravis de la confiance que nous témoigne Hydro One et de poursuivre avec ce client prestigieux cette collaboration stratégique», souligne Ian Roy, directeur associé au sein du secteur Énergie, services d’utilités publiques et chimie de Capgemini. «Grâce à notre expertise mondiale dans le secteur des utilités publiques, nous avons réussi à développer de nouvelles solutions pour répondre aux attentes d’Hydro One. Les processus efficaces que nous avons mis en place soutiennent les performances du groupe à long terme et lui permettent de continuer à fournir des prestations d’une qualité optimale à ses clients de l’Ontario.» Hydro One distribue de l’électricité de manière sûre, fiable et responsable aux particuliers et aux entreprises de l’Ontario. L’entreprise possède et exploite un réseau de distribution à haute tension de 29 000 km qui alimente les grandes entreprises et les installations municipales, et un réseau de distribution à basse tension de 122 000 km qui alimente 1,3 million de clients et de plus petites installations municipales. Hydro One est détenue entièrement par la province de l’Ontario. Capgemini, un des leaders mondiaux du conseil, des services informatiques et de l’infogérance, aide ses clients à se transformer et à améliorer leurs performances en leur conseillant les technologies les plus adaptées. Présent dans plus de 30 pays, Capgemini a réalisé en 2009 un chiffre d’affaires de 11,3 milliards $ et emploie 90 000 personnes dans le monde.
Création d’un mastère spécialisé Génie Civil des Grands Ouvrages pour l’Énergie L’importante perspective de projets de constructions énergétiques, ainsi que le besoin en renouvellement des compétences chez les industriels et entreprises du secteur rendent primordiale la formation de cadres de haut niveau dotés d’une forte capacité d’adaptation à l’international, tant dans les métiers de la maîtrise d’ouvrage que ceux de la maîtrise d’oeuvre, de l’entreprise ou du contrôle. Le mastère spécialisé Génie Civil des Grands Ouvrages pour l’Énergie (GCGOE) apporte une réponse aux besoins accrus de formation dans le secteur de l’Énergie et des grands travaux. Ce mastère spécialisé est destiné d’une part à de jeunes diplômés français ou étrangers d’écoles d’ingénieurs ou de mastères universitaires de génie civil ou généraliste ayant des bases solides en résistance des matériaux, souhaitant acquérir une spécialisation dans le domaine des ouvrages pour l’énergie et d’autre part à des professionnels ayant une formation initiale en génie civil. Cette formation s’inscrit dans le prolongement de leur formation initiale en génie civil ou dans le cadre de la formation continue. Elle vise à leur transmettre les connaissances et méthodes nécessaires à la conception, la réalisation, la maintenance et le démantèlement d’ouvrages de génie civil pour la production d’énergie. À l’issue des 15 mois de formation, les diplômés de ce mastère auront vocation à exercer des fonctions de directeur de projet, ingénieur travaux, ingénieur méthodes, coordonnateur d’études, responsable technique de chantier, responsable conception, sur des grands équipements de production et de stockage d’énergie chez les maîtres d’ouvrage, en maîtrise d’oeuvre et entreprises de construction. Le MS GCGOE est soutenu par les partenaires industriels suivants : Bouygues, EDF, Eiffage, Iosis, Razel, Spie Batignolles, Syntec Ingénierie, Vinci Construction. Ces partenaires offrent de nombreuses bourses et possibilités d’embauche et participent au corps enseignant du mastère.
Jr Service lance son nouveau site web www.jrservice.ca «C’est avec un grand plaisir que nous lançons notre site internet version 2.0. Le premier site nous a donné un excellent rendu et ce au-delà de nos attentes avec plus de 15 000 visites. Voilà qu’après 5 ans, nous devions nous repositionner dans le monde du web et nous ajuster aux nouvelles technologies. Tout cela a été possible en nous associant à Vortex Solution», déclare Robert Loignon. Jr Service de Réparation Mobile Inc, basé à L’Assomption, Québec, est en affaires depuis 1986. Ses produits et notre réputation n’est plus à faire. Les deux associés cumulent plusieurs années d’expérience et font d’eux des gens compétents sur qui vous pouvez compter. Ils sont appuyés par une équipe de techniciens chevronnés.
Vol de véhicules Bobcat Description : Bobcat 3200 4x4 2011, VIN : AJNT11216, AJNT11169, AJNT11212, AJNT11109, AJNT11163, AJNT11188, AJNT11147. Toute information peut être acheminée à l’attention de Réal Baillargeon, directeur de territoire pour Bobcat, sujette à récompense.
Rocky Mountain Dealerships annonce une entente de distribution avec Metso
RONA investira 20 millions $ dans son magasin de St. John’s Il s’agit du quatrième projet d’envergure que RONA a entrepris récemment dans les provinces atlantiques. Outre son acquisition, en juin, de la chaîne Pierceys en Nouvelle-Écosse, l’entreprise a également investi 2,8 millions $ dans le magasin de l’avenue O’Leary, à St. John’s. Entièrement rénové au coût de 1,9 millions $, le RONA de Bay Roberts a remplacé deux magasins qui ne correspondaient plus aux normes de l’entreprise, de façon à répondre adéquatement aux attentes des clients. Le nouveau magasin RONA sera construit selon les critères du système LEED pour les nouveaux bâtiments et compte recevoir la certification LEED. Parmi les critères d’évaluation, on compte des mesures pour protéger la qualité de l’air, telles que l’utilisation, dans la construction du bâtiment, de matériaux à faibles émissions (peinture, colle et matériaux résistants à l’eau), ainsi que des mesures pour réduire la consommation d’énergie, y compris un système de toiture écoénergétique ; des matières isolantes supplémentaires dans l’enveloppe du bâtiment ; un éclairage fluocompact T-5 ; un système de pointe pour contrôler l’éclairage (détecteurs de mouvement) ; des minuteurs pour ajuster l’éclairage, la climatisation et le chauffage au cours de la journée ; de même que des installations sanitaires à débit réduit. Du bois en provenance de forêts certifiées et des matériaux fabriqués localement serviront à la construction du point de vente. De plus, des supports à vélos, des vestiaires et des douches seront installés pour encourager les employés à venir au travail à pied ou en vélo. RONA s’est installée pour la première fois à Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador en 2006. Outre sa propre usine de poutrelles de toit et de plancher, l’entreprise exploite aujourd’hui un réseau de neuf magasins partout dans la province, soit trois points de vente à St. John’s et un dans chacune des municipalités suivantes : Bay Roberts, Fortune, Gander, Goulds, Kelligrews et Wabush. RONA est rapidement devenue une destination de confiance en matière de rénovation et de construction, un employeur consciencieux et un partenaire loyal des collectivités de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador où elle est établie.
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Industry News DDACE Power Systems is the New Red Dot Distributor for Quebec Red Dot is a worldwide leader in the design and production of air conditioning (HVAC), heating and ventilation systems, and replacement parts. Their products deliver comfort to operators of commercial trucks, buses, and vehicles used in construction, mining, agriculture, fire and rescue, and military service. Founded in Seattle, Wash., in 1965, Red Dot was the first to supply integrated heating and DDACE employs more than 300 people across Eastern Canada and counts on more than half a century of experience with power systems: service, parts, diesel engines and transmissions sales, training, and machining. Our advanced skills and knowledge rely on a team of passionate people, who put everything on the line on a daily basis in order to give their customers success. They actually come from different sectors: on-highway transportation, marine and railway, industrial and construction, mining, oil and gas, and electric generator sets. DDACE is the authorized distributor of Detroit Diesel, MTU, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo Penta and Kubota diesel engines and Allison transmissions in Eastern Canada. The company also distributes MTU Onsite Energy, GE Energy and Harrison Hydra-Gen electrical generators and the complete line of Webasto and Red Dot products.
New Brunswick Landfill Gas Project First of its Kind in Canada Earlier this year, with CantorCO2e’s assistance, FRSWC successfully registered its emission credits with the BlueRegistry. This culminated a process that included a rigorous independent validation and verification of the reductions, based on the United Nations’ Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) protocols. Achieving those goals allowed the FRSWC to successfully register VER+ offset credits on the BlueRegistry. The CDM-based VER+ certification standard allows climate change projects to carry out procedures of equivalent standard outside the Kyoto Protocol. The BlueRegistry serves as a contact point for registered project owners such as the FRSWC to sell verified emission credits. Now the FRSWC has begun the monetization process. “With CantorCO2e’s assistance over 50 000 t have been transacted and more are in the works,” said Josh Margolis, CEO CantorCO2e. “Judging from the response so far, there is an unmet demand for Canadian reductions that are real, measurable and verifiable” concluded Mr Margolis. “The Fredericton Region Solid Waste Commission has maintained its commitment to provide vision and strong leadership in solid waste management,” said FRSWC general manager and CEO Gordon Wilson. “We pride ourselves on our commitment to sustainability. This process indicates the almost $2 million the FRSWC spent will eventually pay for itself through the successful sale of emission credits. It is truly a Canadian success story from environmental and investment standpoints. We’re proud of the accomplishments of our senior staff, our commission and the region we serve.” The leadership and effort of the FRSWC have enabled it to become Canada’s first GHG emission reduction project of any sort to qualify for a formal validation report against a CDM-based standard, such as VER+. The independent validation and verification were conducted by the UN accredited auditors DNV. All the technical work and management of the emission crediting process were performed by CantorCO2e, a leading global provider of financial services in energy and environmental markets worldwide. “We are thrilled to have been selected by the Commission to facilitate the validation and verification of Canada’s first carbon offset project verified using CDM protocols,” said CantorCO2e’s Mr Margolis. “Our goals are aligned by bringing high quality VERs to the North American market.” The $1,98 million LGMS project, which opened in December of 2006, showed dedication and commitment to sustainability to the approximate 300 km2 the FRSWC serves. Phase I of the operation was the design and construction of the LGMS. Phase II involves utilization of the gas to be used as a power generator.
LKS High PV Seal™ Makes Canadian Debut at GPS During the GPS event, running June 8 - 10 at Stampede Park, attendees will get their first official look at the multi-component LKS Seal and learn about its ability to provide as much as 150% more service life than similar short-lip seals in critical oilfield equipment. Consisting of a graphite-reinforced, spring-energized PTFE sealing ring, PEEK anti-extrusion device and metal locking ring, the LKS High PV Seal combines material science and an all-in-one design to deliver prolonged performance in high pressure, high velocity applications. The seal, which has been proven in both field and lab environments, offers OEMs greater predictability and an added level of protection against warranty claims, the company says. In support of its U.S. and Canadian introduction of the LKS, Bal Seal has also launched a website, www.lks-seal.com . The site features detailed information about how the seal works, and illustrates its performance rotary steerables, pump systems, top drives and pulsing tools. The site also provides visitors with access to a free mobile device app, the “Pressure/Velocity and Seal Life Estimator,” which generates a PV value that can help facilitate more informed, intelligent sealing choices.
Cubex QXR Range Agreement with Sandvik Mining and Construction All global sales, customer service and aftermarket support for the QXR range will transfer to Sandvik. Sandvik and Cubex are developing the plans to ensure a seamless transition and expect a continuation in the high levels of existing support and service for the fleet of QXR drills already operating globally. Manfred Schaffer, president of Surface Mining at Sandvik Mining and Construction says: “The QXR series is a perfect addition to our range of dedicated surface mining drills. The QXR range complements our existing offering and confirms our position as the productivity leader in mining. We are now able to offer a more broader offering to our customers to meet their Surface Mining drilling requirements. The integration of the QXR drills, combined with Sandvik’s global customer support, will represent huge benefits for our customers.” Cubex Limited is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Founded in 1972, it has become a leading developer of DTH drills for both the underground and surface mining industry. Cubex is actively involved in the sales and support of capital equipment to the mining industry around the world. Kitch Wilson, president of Cubex says: “On six continents, the QXR has already proved itself to be a productivity leader in down-the-hole drilling. Now, with the global support of the Sandvik organization, we are convinced these drills will be increasingly popular in all mining and large quarry operations for a wide variety of drilling applications.” The QXR drills are fully self-contained, diesel-powered, high pressure DTH drills. They are crawler-mounted and have tilting booms and feeds for maximum flexibility. QXRs are utilized across a broad range of mining drilling applications including blasthole production drilling, pre-split drilling as well as pioneering and pit dewatering. A growing field is Reverse Circulation (RC) drilling for sampling and grade control. The QXR is best known for its robust mining design, matched with powerful compressors giving the capability of drilling with 500 psi air. A full range of engine and compressor configurations allow the machines to be optimized for 102 mm, 127 mm, 152 mm and 203 mm DTH hammers.
Carmanah/Sabik Marine Lanterns to Support Spill Containment Efforts Through the efforts of Carmanah’s authorized marine distributor in Texas, several hundred white and yellow Carmanah/Sabik Model 502 and M650 solar LED marine lanterns have already been deployed to mark areas such as open bays and waterways where the presence of containment booms poses a risk to navigational safety. Carmanah is working with its Houston-based manufacturing partner to fast-track production and delivery of several hundred additional lights in the coming days. Carmanah has a history of responding in times of crisis, most notably in the wake of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, when all production was diverted to supply self-contained, self-powered solar LED lighting solutions to keep road, air and marine traffic along the Gulf Coast moving safely while rebuilding efforts were underway. “Our customer had tried and abandoned a battery-powered marking light due to performance issues and ongoing maintenance requirements. They asked us to provide a maintenance-free, cost-effective alternative that could be trusted to perform reliably in a range of operating conditions,” said Carmanah distributor Jeff Sandel, vice president of Laporte, Texas-based Channel Safety and Marine Supply. “Our years of working with Carmanah, and Carmanah’s reputation as a trusted supplier of aids-to-navigation lighting to the U.S. and Canadian Coast Guards, tell us that the Carmanah/Sabik solar-powered LED marine lanterns will deliver on all accounts.” “With all available resources in the Gulf focused on containment and cleanup, this is no time to worry about whether or not the lights are working, or to be expending valuable manpower to change bulbs or batteries,” said Carmanah CEO Ted Lattimore. “The combination of solar power and LED technology in our marine lanterns means they can be trusted to perform day after day, year after year, leaving our customers free to concentrate on the job at hand.” Carmanah is best known within the maritime community for its high-performance short-range solar LED aids-to-navigation lighting. A strategic partnership with Finland-based marine lighting pioneer Sabik Oy, announced in March of 2010, allows both companies to deliver a complete range of aids-to-navigation lighting, from one to 18 NM, to their respective global customer bases under the Carmanah/Sabik brand.
Evergreen Solar Introduces Highest Efficiency Solar Panels at Intersolar 2010 The new ES-D and ES-E series of panels for residential and commercial markets feature Evergreen’s new Boost cell technology that uses micro wires instead of conventional bus-bars to reduce cell shading, improve current collection and ultimately increase the overall panel efficiency. This innovative new cell technology also gives these panels one of the most appealing aesthetics in the industry. The new panels will begin to be available commercially from Q4 2010 onwards and were on display at the company’s booth. The ES-D series panels, designed primarily for residential roofs, are lighter weight for ease of installation and smaller in size to ensure a better fit of the panels to any shape or size of roof. The ES-E series panels will be the most powerful Evergreen Solar panels ever made, with a larger panel design to meet the needs of commercial applications where the larger size helps to minimize installation costs. The ES-E series panels will be available in 220, 225 and 230W power grades. Both the ES-D and ES-E series panels with BOOST Cell Technology will continue to deliver the exceptional performance and industry-leading environmental credentials that Evergreen panels have become known for. All the new panels will feature an industry leading -0 / +5W power tolerance and anti-reflective treated glass as standard. The new ES-D and ES-E series panels will continue to be manufactured using Evergreen Solar’s proprietary wafer manufacturing technology which is the most environmentally-friendly process in the industry with virtually no wasted silicon. The carbon footprint of these panels is up to 30% smaller than that of its competitors and they also have the quickest energy payback in the industry, now less than 12 months.
Capgemini Extends Contract Agreement with Hydro One The original contract between Hydro One and Capgemini was effective December 2001, and this current contract extension calls for Capgemini to continue to provide the following services in support of Hydro One’s business transformation and investment program. “We’ve been collaborating with Hydro One on various technology initiatives for nearly 10 years, and we’re delighted to extend this strategic relationship with them,” said Ian Roy, vice president, Energy, Utilities and Chemicals, Capgemini. “By leveraging our global capabilities in the utilities industry, we’ve been able to transform our solution to meet the needs of the Hydro One business that result in efficient processes that support sustainable business performance and allow them to continue to deliver optimal services to their customers throughout Ontario.” Hydro One delivers electricity safely, reliably and responsibly to homes and businesses across the province of Ontario and owns and operates Ontario's approximately 29 000 km high-voltage transmission network that delivers electricity to large industrial customers and municipal utilities, and an approxmiately 122 000 km low-voltage distribution system that serves about 1,3 million end-use customers and smaller municipal utilities in the province. Hydro One is wholly owned by the Province of Ontario.
Code Approvals and Plant Expansions Fuel RedBuilt’s Growth throughout Canada The Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC), part of the National Research Council’s Institute for Research in Construction (NRC-IRC) recently evaluated RedBuilt’s Red-I™ joists and RedLam™ Laminated Veneer Lumber engineered wood products. The CCMC determined that both product lines complied with Canada’s National Building Code 2005. “CCMC’s certification of Red-I Joists and RedLam LVL validates the quality of our products, and acceptance of their use in construction projects throughout Canada,” said Kurt Liebich, president and CEO of RedBuilt. “These latest certifications reflect the high standards that we hold ourselves and our products to, and are the latest in a series of industry certifications and approvals that our products have received,” including PFS Fire Ratings in Canada and the United States, and FSC Certification for open-web trusses and Red-I joists. “Each of these agents has tremendous knowledge about the commercial building industry and building codes in Canada,” said regional sales manager Darren Lehto. “Their thorough understanding and experience in wood construction brings remarkable value to RedBuilt’s customers.” To support the increased product demand as a result of the CCMC certification and expanded presence, RedBuilt recently completed a number of upgrades to one of its U.S. manufacturing facilities in Stayton, Oregon. These upgrades included an additional RedLam LVL products manufacturing line, a new RedPlank™ scaffold plank line and RedForm™ concrete forming line. “We’ve upgraded our production facilities and manufacturing capabilities in order to accommodate an increased demand from international markets such as Canada,” said Mr Liebich. “Commercial construction throughout Canada is poised for tremendous growth, and RedBuilt is committed to provide innovative engineered wood products, design services and support to meet that demand.” RedBuilt has been recognized as a world leader in developing wood-based structural solutions since 1960. Acquired in August of 2009 by Atlas Holdings LLC in partnership with a group of former leaders of Trus Joist Corp., RedBuilt offers the industry’s most innovative engineered wood products and building systems for commercial, industrial, and multifamily applications.
Bucher Municipal Streamlines Winter Maintenance Portfolio Zaugg AG Eggiwil, is a Swiss company geared to fulfilling customers’ individual wishes, making it excellently positioned to acquire the airport snow sweeper and Rolba snow blower project business. Furthermore, the acquired products fully complement the attachments and mounted equipment that Zaugg makes for municipal vehicles, primarily for snow removal. Zaugg will combine the acquired unit with the products currently at the Eggiwil site. Customer service and spare parts will continue to be provided without interruption by Zaugg.
Rocky Mountain Dealerships Announces Distribution Agreement with Doosan Doosan is an industry leader in the engineering, manufacturing, and marketing of heavy construction equipment and in various other construction sectors. Their vision is to be a global top 3 leader in the construction equipment industry through becoming primary partners with their dealers and customers. They offer innovative products that provide value to the customer and an unequalled ownership experience. Commenting on the new distribution agreement, Matt Campbell, chairman and CEO of Rocky Mountain said, “We are pleased to partner with Doosan to distribute their product in Edmonton. Together, Doosan, Rocky Mountain and our customers will benefit from this partnership. We will offer both the Doosan excavators and wheel loaders which will help round out our product offering in Hammer.” Rocky Mountain has a total of 26 dealership branches throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
ITT Signs Agreement to Purchase Godwin Pumps ITT has agreed to purchase Godwin from its principal shareholders for $585 million. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2010, pending customary regulatory approvals. “This acquisition is another example of ITT’s strategy to expand our core businesses and build on our strong global positions in water, wastewater and industrial process,” said Gretchen McClain, president of ITT’s Fluid and Motion Control group. “Godwin’s business is a great complement to our existing fluid technology portfolio, and is expected to establish ITT among the leaders in the growing and profitable $3 billion global market for dewatering pumps and rental services.” Godwin Pumps, founded in 1976, is based in Bridgeport, New Jersey, and has approximately 800 employees located throughout the United States and at its manufacturing facility in Gloucestershire, England. The company operates a rental fleet of more than 6000 pumps. When combined with ITT’s existing dewatering sales, the Godwin acquisition is expected to double ITT’s revenues from dewatering equipment and services. Godwin is best known for its service capabilities in dewatering (the removal of unwanted water and other fluids) and the original Dri-Prime pump, an automatic self-priming centrifugal pump range capable of handling industrial sludges, oil, sewage, storm water, mine dewatering and other pumping needs. Upon closing of the acquisition, Godwin will become part of ITT’s Water & Wastewater business. ITT today sells Flygt and Grindex brand dewatering pumps, and rents from its fleet of more than 11 000 pumps, through its global sales and distribution network serving customers in more than 140 countries. ITT’s Flygt pumps are the original submersible dewatering pumps, invented in 1948.
RONA to Invest $20 million in New St. John’s Store The Torbay Road store is the fourth major RONA project recently undertaken in Atlantic Canada. Aside from the June acquisition of the Pierceys chain of stores in Nova Scotia, the company also invested $2,8 million in the O’Leary Avenue store in St. John’s, while a second location in Bay Roberts was completely renovated in 2009, representing an investment of $1,9 million. The renovated Bay Roberts RONA replaced two stores that no longer satisfied Company standards for adequately meeting customer expectations. The new RONA store will be built following the LEED criteria for new buildings and is expected to receive LEED certification for construction. Wood from certified forests and locally manufactured materials will be used for the construction. Bike racks, changing rooms and showers will be installed to encourage employees to cycle or walk to work.
Ten years of safer quarries celebrated at Hillhead 2010 Reportable injuries in the sector are down 76% since the “Hard Target” initiative was launched in 2000, and Judith Hackitt, chair of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), was present at the exhibition to commend companies, trade bodies and trade unions for their efforts. Ms Hackitt also used her speech on the opening morning of the show to rally the industry in making a renewed commitment to “Target Zero”, with the aim of bringing down reportable injuries by a further 15% year on year by 2015. “As the number of incidents decrease, it will get ever more challenging for the industry to make further gains. Reaching the new goals will require even more hard work, determination and the development of new approaches. The improvements made so far are down to strong leadership, with employers promoting a safety culture right across their organizations, bolstered by the efforts of the unions and trade associations. It is also about creating an environment that encourages sharing and learning,” she added. “The industry has made massive strides in health and safety over the last 10 years in particular. But to achieve its ultimate goal of zero harm, a stronger focus is needed on the more challenging issues and to convince all stakeholders that the supply chain has a vital role to play,” commented Martin Isles, the Mineral Products Association’s director of health and safety, and deputy president of the Institute of Quarrying. A spokesperson for the GMB trade union added: “GMB strongly supports the work of everyone involved in the Target Zero campaign. The superb results achieved to date are testimony to the value of involving workers to develop joint solutions to the key issues that the quarrying industry faces. We look forward to embedding this good practice across the sector and driving further improvements in the future.” Hillhead is the United Kingdom’s major construction event and the biggest working quarry show anywhere in the world. It is held every second year in June at Hillhead Quarry, near Buxton, Derbyshire.
Record Number of Exhibitors at IFAT ENTSORGA 2010 Like the 2008 fair, there will also be a joint exhibit sponsored by Germany’s Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology (BMWi). A total of 12 new and innovative companies will present their products and technologies to a broad-based audience of industry professionals on a good 250 m2 of exhibition space. For the second time, the so-called Research & Education Area will also be part of the fair. A total of 24 colleges and universities will present their innovations and research results on some 400 m2 of exhibition space. IFAT ENTSORGA 2010 will be held from September 13 - 17, in Munich, Germany.
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011 Tops 185 000 m2 “These numbers are especially gratifying given the continued slowdown in the manufacturing sector. We value the industry support we’re receiving as we strive to offer the industry a gathering place to sell their equipment, products and services as well as network with peers,” stated Megan Tanel, vice president exhibitions and events for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). The shows run March 22-26, 2011 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, with a focus on construction, construction materials and fluid power/motion control. According to a recent AEM survey of contractors, industry customers still cite new products and access to industry experts as key reasons for attending trade shows, and they’ll find both at the 2011 AEM shows, Mrs Tanel said. The shows will feature the leading U.S. and global manufacturers, special equipment demonstration areas are planned, and more targeted industry education and training opportunities will be available onsite. Attendees will also have access to the co-located ICON Expo, with an emphasis on the concrete products industry. “What remains the same is AEM’s commitment to offer a quality show experience and outstanding customer service,” added Melissa Magestro, IFPE show director. “We are industry-run shows and delivering maximum value to attendees and exhibitors is our top priority.”
BakuBuild 2010 to Take Place in a Brand New Exhibition Venue This year, the exhibition’s organizers expect over 250 exhibiting companies, occupying two pavilions of the complex, as well as the outdoor area. 2010 will also see 3 new national groups from Italy, Portugal and Ukraine, alongside the returning groups from Germany, Finland, Iran and Lithuania. Furthermore, for the first time, Aqua-Therm Baku, the International Exhibition for Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, Water Supply, Sanitary and Environmental Technology, will be held alongside BakuBuild. Over 50 companies from 12 countries, including Azerbaijan, Germany, Denmark, Iran, Italy and Switzerland, have already announced their participation at Aqua-Therm.
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