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Komatsu has announced the grand opening of its new Edmonton parts distribution centre, a full-service facility located in St. Albert, Alberta. The company says the site represents a significant investment in its Canadian operations, enabling dealers to access critical inventory more quickly and enhancing service and support across Canada.

New BOMAG BC 473-5 and BC 573-5 series compactors are now powered by the Cummins L9 series engine and include design enhancements to improve efficiency and safety. The BC 473-5 and BC 573-5 join BOMAG’s other BC series compactor models with engine updates, including the BC 473 RB-5 and BC 573 RB-5 landfill, BC 473 RS-5 shovel and BC 473 EB-5 soil compactor models.

The Ontario government has announced the addition of the Ontario Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (OSSGA) to Ontario Corps to leverage its members and construction equipment during an emergency. During emergencies, OSSGA can call on its members to facilitate access to expertise and available construction equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, trucks, snow removal machinery, portable generators and pumps.

Employment in Canada declined by 42,000 (-0.2 per cent) in August, knocking 0.1 percentage points of the employment rate and bringing it to 60.8 per cent says the latest labour force survey from Statistics Canada. Despite the drop in jobs, the national unemployment rate was unchanged at 6.4 per cent. Quebec saw a drop of 0.4 per cent in its employment, translating to a loss of 19,000 jobs, while Ontario lost 18,000 jobs and marked a -0.2 per cent change in its employment.

LiuGong Canada has officially launched, establishing a dedicated Canadian organization to expand dealer support, strengthen customer service and accelerate the company’s growth across the country. More than 100 LiuGong dealers, customers, vendors and employees attended The launch ceremony hosted by Dongchun Li, Vice President of Guangxi LiuGong Machinery Co., Ltd.; Andrew Ryan, President of LiuGong North America; and Jim Miao, General Manager of LiuGong Canada in Quebec on August 31.

Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) President & CEO Brian P. McGuire traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with senior Canadian officials and U.S. lawmakers to urge a resolution to the current trade impasse. AED says McGuire reinforced its commitment to free and fair trade on both sides of the border as he visited the Canadian Embassy and took meetings on Capitol Hill.

EvoQuip has announced the launch of the Falcon 1630, the company’s new high-capacity finishing screen. EvoQuip says the Falcon 1630 combines a large screening area with ease of service and mobility. It can process up to 500 tph depending on material type, feed size and screen specification. Inside the machine is a three-deck screen box with a 16-by-five-foot top and middle deck and 14-by-five-foot bottom deck.

The Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO) have shared a statement supporting the continuing work on the eastern section of Highway 413 and the Highway 427 extension. Members of the RCCAO joined Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria in Caledon during the announcement on September 1. RCCAO says it applauds the Government of Ontario for continuing to advance this generational investment.

CM Labs Simulations has announced it will exhibit its engineering-grade simulation-based training solutions at Vertikal Days. Visitors to the September 9 to 10 show at Newark Showground can find CM Labs Simulations at booth #MP58. There, they can learn about training solutions for mobile and tower cranes and mobile elevating work platforms, including tools for operator training, assessment and certification preparation while reducing the risks and costs associated with training on real equipment.

DYWIDAG today announced its contribution of a stay cable system to the Gordie Howe International Bridge. The system was installed to address the long cable spans of the bridge, which connects Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan via six traffic lanes and a multi-use path to enhance regional cross-border mobility.