World of Concrete
October 4, 2017 by Corinne LyndsWorld of Concrete is the largest annual international event dedicated to concrete and masonry professionals. Leave with the core knowledge and latest equipment you need to win more jobs and strengthen your business. This is your world. Introduced to the commercial…
Canadian Concrete Expo
September 12, 2017 by Corinne Lynds20/20 Show Productions Inc. is excited to launch the only national trade show in Canada serving companies, individuals and professionals within the concrete industry. Whether you build with concrete, manufacture, transport, place, drill or finish it, CCE aims to keep…
Youth trades programs receiving $9-million equipment funding boost
April 5, 2017 On-Site MagazineSkilled trades students in B.C.’s rural regions will benefit from the majority of funding from a three-year, $15-million investment by the provincial government with the purchase of new trades training equipment to support youth trades programs. The Youth Trades Capital…
Caterpillar chairman and CEO elects to retire in 2017
October 20, 2016 On-Site MagazineAfter more than 41 years with Caterpillar Inc., chairman and CEO Doug Oberhelman has elected to retire, effective March 31, 2017. According to a company press release: “During his time as chairman and CEO, Oberhelman has reinvigorated the company’s focus…
OpenLot launches Canada’s largest online equipment rental marketplace
September 12, 2016 On-Site MagazineFor the first time, construction professionals in the Greater Toronto Region (GTA) can rent construction equipment online from many of the region’s leading equipment rental companies. OpenLot’s online marketplace and smartphone apps make it possible to find, compare and book…
Doosan adds authorized dealer locations serving B.C.
August 25, 2016 On-Site MagazineDoosan has expanded its dealer network with the addition of three new locations for Wesgroup Equipment — an authorized sales, service, parts and rental provider of Doosan equipment in British Columbia, Canada. Wesgroup Equipment is the parent company of Williams…
CASE Construction Equipment announces 2016 “Diamond Dealer” and “Gold Dealer” award winners
July 6, 2016 On-Site MagazineCASE Construction Equipment has released its list of 2016 “Diamond Dealer” and “Gold Dealer” award recipients as a part of its North American Construction Equipment Partnership Program. The awards recognize dealerships across the US and Canada for leadership in growing…
AnyQuip contractor-to-contractor rentals keep equipment costs low in Fort McMurray
June 6, 2016 On-Site MagazineAnyQuip provides a solution to rising rental prices in high-demand situations such as Fort McMurray, by offering increased availability, lower rates, and flexible contracts. AnyQuip’s equipment call-out connects equipment owners across Western Canada with contractors that need it immediately. The contractor-to-contractor network…
CA$240+ million of equipment sold at record-breaking Edmonton auction
May 3, 2016 On-SiteEDMONTON – Selling more than 10,000 equipment items and trucks in five days is a massive undertaking, and last week Ritchie Bros.’ Edmonton team showed it was up for the challenge. From April 26 to 30, 2016, Ritchie Bros. sold 10,200+…
Cat 815K soil compactor
April 6, 2016 On-SiteThe Cat 815K soil compactor, weighing 49,353 lbs. and equipped with a Cat C7.1 ACERT U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV engine, is designed for heavy-duty compaction and dozing operations. The 815K’s wheel design delivers high ground pressures. In addition,…
The right mobile crane for the job
March 18, 2016 David GodkinEvents on both sides of the 49th parallel bode well for the mobile crane business. President Obama is poised to sign into law Congress’s five-year, $305-billion highway bill. Further north Prime Minister Trudeau is trying to figure out how to…
$120+ million of equipment sold in Edmonton auction
February 29, 2016 On-Site MagazineInterested buyers turned up in droves for Ritchie Bros.’ first Canadian auction of the year inEdmonton, AB. The three-day unreserved public auction (February 24 – 26) attracted 13,100+ bidders from 47 countries—50 per cent more than the same auction last…
World of Concrete hits 7 year high
February 17, 2016 On-Site MagazineWorld of Concrete 2016, which took place in Las Vegas from February 1 to 5, exceeded expectations across the board. This signature event for the concrete industry drew 60,110 registered professionals, up from 55,779 in 2015, and featured more than…