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LTL Poised For Big Gains The return of manufacturing into North America, the evolution of e-commerce delivery needs, and a TL industry projected to suffer the “mother of all capacity shortages” by 2017 are trends poised to give a huge boost to the U.S. LTL sector in the coming years – a boost that should significantly fatten LTL profit margins as well. “It’s really all about putting more volume through the network to gain density, pickup and delivery density, economies of load factor in the LTL business,” noted John Larkin, head of the transportation and logistics equity research group at Wall Street investment firm Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., during a presentation to the Ozburn Hessey Logistics Carrier Affinity Conference back in May. “You build that network out and then start pumping more volume through it you get a lot of operating
leverage,” he explained. One reason the LTL sector has more “leverage” than TL carriage is that a little over 50% of the LTL market is controlled by five companies: FedEx Freight (16%); YRC Worldwide(14%); Con-way Freight (10%); UPS Freight (7%) and Old Dominion Freight Lines (7%). “That’s much more concentrated than the truckload industry, where your biggest carrier may have only 2% and depending on how you count it’s maybe as little as 1%,” Larkin pointed out, though he stressed it is important to “keep in mind” mind that the U.S. LTL industry currently is only 12% as large as the truckload industry. FedEx Freight’s fiscal fourth quarter results, reported back in June, highlight some of those trends in action. The carrier reports a 5% jump in operating income
to $37 million on a 1% uptick in revenue to $1.57 billion during its fiscal fourth quarter, with its operating margin increasing 0.3 points to 8.7% as a result. FedEx Freight also noted its LTL revenue per shipment improved 2% due to higher rates from on-going yield initiatives, significantly offset by lower fuel surcharges – even though average LTL daily shipments remained essentially flat during its fiscal fourth quarter. Old Dominion noted that its daily tonnage increased 9.6% in May and 9.7% in April, leading it to increase its overall tonsper-day growth expectations for the second quarter to between 9.5% and 10% over the second quarter, though it lowered its revenue per hundredweight expectations down to between 5% and 5.5% from its previous projection of between 5.5% and 6.5%
largely due to slower U.S., economic growth. Yet Stifel’s Larkin noted that the U.S. LTL industry now actually has more volume than it’s ever had and he expects that growth to continue. “We expect the [volume] growth there to continue growing in sort of the 3% to 4% range [and] maybe drop to between 2.5%-3% over the next couple of years,” he said. “And yields are still rising
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Backup Camera Systems, SciTronics belt scales and metal detectors, and BRT onboard truck scales, the Blainville facility integrates a wide range of resources for parts and service support, factory training and product development. “The new RMT head office increases our warehousing space for products and parts inventories to three times our previous capacity,” said Company President Marc Lefebvre.
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“It is the perfect home for the most complete product line for in-motion accuracy and safety on heavy equipment machines.” The new location features a fully equipped training centre with handson learning and interactive media for dealers and customers and its modern interior design provides natural lighting and lines of site for easy interaction amongst RMT’s head office team. “Our new home prepares RMT to support the continued growth of opportunities for new dealers and new products,” said Hugo Lariviere, VP Sales & Operations. b
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Oil Prices On The Mend … But Can It Last? World oil prices have made a comeback from the low $40 per barrel mark in March, to around $60 in June. This is welcome news for Canada’s oil industry, where many drillers can’t survive on prices below $50 per barrel and will still struggle with oil priced in the $60 range. With U.S. oil inventories still at record highs, the key question going forward is: Is this rebound in oil prices sustainable? The spike in oil prices is closely linked to the number of rigs drilling for oil in the United States, which has become one of the largest producers in the world over the past few years. In November, there were close to 1,900 rigs drilling, but by the middle of June that number had plunged to around 830. Many drillers simply can’t run their opera-
tions profitably with oil at $50 per barrel. U.S. oil production has generally been on the rise in the first half of this year; while oil producers closed some of their less productive rigs, they also ramped up production in their more productive ones. However, energy analysts contend that as these more productive wells begin to run dry, the drop in drilling activity will start to dampen supply on the market. U.S. production will level off and even start to decline as the year unfolds, putting upward pressure on oil prices. Currency movements are an often overlooked factor in the oil price rebound. Over the past year or so, the greenback has appreciated against the euro and other major currencies by more than 20 per cent. Oil is priced in
U.S. dollars and a rapidly appreciating greenback makes it more expensive for oil-importing countries to buy product—so while oil prices have become cheaper for Americans, the drop is much less pronounced in Canada and other countries. However, in recent weeks the U.S. dollar’s appreciation has stalled, and the currency has depreciated slightly against currencies such as the euro. This shift in sentiment toward the U.S. dollar has also helped boost world oil prices. Despite the recent turnaround in prices, we remain cautious regarding the outlook for oil prices in the near term. We expect West Texas Intermediate to gradually recover over the next few months, but remain below $65 per barrel even by the end of 2015. However, there are risks—factors that could
cause a pullback in oil prices include high U.S. inventory levels, higher production from Saudi Arabia, and the effect of higher prices on U.S. shale production. Weekly U.S. commercial inventories of oil have declined in recent weeks, but remain close to 470 million barrels—around 15 per cent above the five year average. It will take time to reduce this excess supply, although the summer driving season will certainly help. A growing untapped supply of oil is another factor that has the potential to set oil prices back again. Fracking companies have continued to drill into shale oil deposits but have refrained from fracking the wells, which involves splitting the deposits apart with high-pressure water and chemicals to release the oil from the shale. This suggests that there is plenty of additional supply ready to go as soon as prices become more favourable. International developments in Saudi Arabia and Iran could also play a role in determining the
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future path of world oil prices. Late last year, Saudi Arabia’s oil minister announced that his country would continue to ramp up production even as prices fell to below US$50 per barrel. As Saudi Arabia fights to maintain market share in the highly competitive U.S. market, production recently increased to over 10 million barrels per day—the highest level in three decades. While more of a longterm issue, the potential for higher supplies from Iran looms on the horizon if the on-going negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program are successfully. Iran was producing more than 4 million barrels per day before sanctions, de-
signed to rein in the country’s nuclear program, led to a slide in production toward the end of 2011. Current production levels are slightly more than 3 million barrels a day, but a return to full capacity could have a dramatic impact on prices. These factors pose risks to our view that world oil prices will continue to increase at a steady pace for the remainder of this year and into 2016. While it is unlikely that world prices will sink back below $50 per barrel any time soon, a combination of international and domestic factors in the United States means that $100 a barrel oil will become an increasingly distant memory. b
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Doosan Extends Sponsorship Of The St. Andrew’s Open St. Andrews, the “home of golf,” will be the first Open venue since the signing of the deal. A special exhibition area, designated the “Power & Water Station,” installed for the first time this year Doosan Chairman Yongmaan Park announced on July 12, 2015, that the company has signed a five-year extension with The Royal & Ancient Golf Club (The R&A) to continue its sponsorship for The Open Championship (also known as the British Open), one of the most prestigious tournaments in professional golf. By signing the deal, Doosan will continue to serve as an official patron of The Open until 2019. This year, the championship will be staged at the Old Course, St. Andrews, or the “home of golf.” Having the first championship held at St. Andrews after the five-year extension is especially
meaningful for Doosan as it was also the championship venue in 2010, when Doosan signed the first sponsorship agreement. Doosan decided to renew the partnership agreement based on an analysis of the market, which indicated significant benefits from the original sponsorship. Repucom, an independent brand analysis and research agency, assessed the monetary value of the exposure achieved by Doosan’s on-site signage via worldwide television coverage at around $13 million (8.5 million pounds) every year. In an effort to actively promote the Doosan brand and businesses during the agreement period, Doosan will feature an array of promotional events, including exhibitions and a Doosanbranded bus operated outside. This year at St. Andrews, the Doosan exhibition booth will feature
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Gold Mining Sector Acquisitions Increase This bargain-hunting reflex has hit the gold sector causing a flurry of acquisitions including Goldcorp’s (NYSE: GG) $526 million acquisition of Probe Mines, Agnico Eagles’ (NYSE: AEM) $205 million acquisition of Cayden Resources, and Timmins Gold (TSX: TMM) $140 million purchase of Newstrike Capital. Newmont Mines’ (NYSE: NEM) CEO Gary Goldberg also recently stated that “We’re always looking to improve our portfolio,” and “It doesn’t hurt to just look around.” Gold Canyon’s (TSX.V: GCU) Ontario, Canada Springpole project may be the next shiny set of shoes about to be scooped up. “Gold Canyon offers one of the best opportunities to leverage the price of gold,” wrote Bob Moriarty in a December, 2014 publication note, “at $0.10 a share, you are paying about $2.60 an ounce for gold in a safe jurisdiction. That’s pretty hard to beat.” [ed. note: GCU share price
has risen 70% since then]. Springpole is one of the highest quality bulk tonnage gold deposits in Canada. In 2013, Gold Canyon announced a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for the project, supporting a conventional open-pit mine and milling operation. “Springpole Gold is an alkaline gold deposit,” stated GCU Director Dr. Quinton Hennigh in an exclusive interview. “These alkaline systems are typically large and disseminated with low deleterious elements. The first time I looked at Springpole I felt that it could be a 3 million + ounce gold system, and it has far exceeded my expectations.” Eric Sprott invested in the first tranche financing in 2010 to get the company drilling. That program was a success, revealing several intervals of over 100 meters of two to three gram gold. Since then 85,000 meters have been drilled, proving up a 5.1 million ounce resource.
“We published the Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) in March 2013,” recalls Hennigh. “The deposit had glowing economics. The initial operation was projected to generate 217,000 ounces of gold and 1.2 million ounces of silver per year. The silver credit is significant. Six grams of silver for every gram of gold, definitely improves the economics of the mine.” At $1,300 gold and a 5% discount Springpole has a pre-tax net present value (NPV) estimated at US $579 million, a pretax internal rate of return (IRR) of 25.4%, and a nondiscounted payback of just 1.7 years. While the gold price has recently fallen to US $1,200 per ounce, in Canadian dollars it is higher than what it was when the PEA was released. Not only will the revenue be positively affected, operating costs are likely to be lower, owing to much lower oil and steel prices. Hence, if the PEA were to be revised,
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ment of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO).” Hennigh does not anticipate any environmental, geological or financial impediment to moving the Springpole project forward. “We’ve signed a protocol agreement with the local First Nations,” stated Hennigh. “They have a protocol agreement amongst themselves, to negotiate in good faith with Gold Canyon. We expect it to be a fruitful partnership — with employment, knowledge and economic benefits flowing in both directions.” Hennigh stresses that Gold Canyon is not an early stage exploration company. “For our next steps, we will be advancing our geotechnical work,” stated Hennigh. “That includes drilling holes to test the structural integrity of the pit. The PEA has formed a solid foundation for launching into a feasibility study. There was small amount of ‘inferred resource’ that needed to be
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Church & Church Mill Yard Raises The Roof With A Sennebogen Log Handler The sawmill in Wilkes County, NC, is now operated by its founder’s grandson, Mark Church. Handling a wide variety of hardwood species, the mill produces primarily poplar, white oak and red oak lumber to be kiln-dried and marketed through another of the
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Church and his team realized that, to recoup the investment and meet new production goals, there was only one way to increase the yard’s capacity: go higher. “That’s the trick!” Up to then, Church & Church was using traditional log-handling equipment, including a knuckleboom loader to sort logs as they arrived by truck, plus wheel loaders to stack them and unload from the ricks. Mark talked to his local equipment dealer, Mark Nelson at ASC Volvo, about upgrading to stack higher. The two discussed getting a wheel loader the next size up, with extra extensions to increase the reach. But in the end, that solution would only give the yard another 2 ft. in stacking height. Church recalls, “I said, 2 feet…that’s not enough. I want to go higher. That’s when Nelson suggested that we go see Sennebogen’s purpose-built material handlers in action. And I said what in the world is a Sennebogen?” Church gathered his forester and yard manager to visit the log yard, about 60 miles from their mill. “They handle mainly softer woods with more uniform lengths and diameters than ours. Our wood is harder to stack, but I understood that the principle would be the same.” “Then, when I saw that cab go up in the air I said Oh yeah – that’s the trick!” High-stacking hardwoods The high reach of a Sennebogen log handler would allow Church & Church to stack logs to heights up to 20+ feet – effectively doubling the yard’s inventory capacity. The purpose-built machine features an elevating cab that raises the operator to a perfect eye level. The extra reach and cab elevation answered many of Church’s concerns. “I like the safety aspect of it,” he says. “I like that you’re actually up over the rick, looking down on the logs, plus being able to place the logs where you want. Stacking accurately is important with the variation you get in the length of the logs and the variation in diameter from the
August 2015 small end to the butt end - especially with that first cut at the stump.” Church admits that he was still “a bit leery” of how high the Sennebogen could stack, in actual practice. He was concerned for the safety of the loaders, when they came to destack logs from the ricks. Another concern was handling the logs during the summer months, when they dry and the bark tends to fall off the logs in handling. “It makes the logs slippery and harder to handle.” Protecting yard safety ASC Volvo arranged to bring a Sennebogen machine from another location for Church & Church to test out. “We could see that the demo machine was larger than what we needed. But it was the right idea.” To answer his concerns about logs potentially rolling out of the rick onto his loaders, Church planned to have an extra shift unload the ricks at night for the next day. “However, you can unload the ricks safely,” he reports. “Today we have an operator destack in the daytime whenever there’s a break in the yard. As our new yard became so much more efficient, we didn’t have to add the night shift. It’s worked out beautifully. We’re stacking higher and it hasn’t cost me any more for time or another shift.” “The maneuverability of the Sennebogen 825 works for us. We can move it right up beside a rick and use it to sort the logs, like we did before with the knuckleboom. Its reach is better, its visibility is better and we got a larger grapple to move the logs more efficiently.” “Overall, I love the machine. If you compare the versatility of this machine versus a wheel loader, there is no contest and the cost is about the same. When I went to Sennebogen’s parts warehouse in Stanley, NC, I was impressed. With all the parts that were there, the booms, the engines in stock, I thought ‘this is a good company.’ I had never heard of Sennebogen, so I wondered about what if there’s a problem. But when I saw that facility, I knew I could take that concern off the table.” b
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Sommers Generators Names Chris McGregor As President Sommers Motor Generator Sales Ltd., Canada’s leading manufacturer of custom generators, has announced that Chris McGregor was recently appointed President of the company. The appointment follows McGregor’s purchase of controlling interest in the business in April of this year. Wes and Kay Sommers founded Sommers Motor Generator Sales Ltd. in 1936, helping to bring electrical service and equipment to rural Ontario and the Maritime region. The company has remained in the family since that
time, emerging as “Canada’s powerhouse in generator systems.” Chris McGregor joined the Sommers organization in 1998 and he has served as General Manager since 2008. Patrick Sommers, representing the third generation in the family business, will remain with the service department. McGregor forecasts a number of significant announcements to follow in the near future. “We have had several initiatives under way in product and service development recently. As our organizational changes settle in, you can
Terex CC 8800-1 Twin Crawler Crane Completes Qatar AGR Lifts Al Jaber Heavy Lift and Transport recently used its 3,200 tonne capacity Terex CC 8800-1 TWIN crane to help complete a series of super-heavy lifts on a petrochemical development in Qatar. The project involved a total of 143 lifts, 31 of which were carried out using the 1,600 tonne capacity Terex CC 8800-1 crane and two lifts - installing two AGR (Advanced Gas Reactor) absorbers each weighing 1,300 tonnes with the crane in its TWIN format. The lifts were planned by Al Jaber site manager Sevi Phillip over a period of 18 months with the two
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AGR absorber lifts critical in the company being awarded the contract. With the single boom 1,600 tonne capacity CC 8800-1 crane already on site to carry out the smaller capacity lifts, the crane was then adapted to SSL TWIN configuration by adding the second boom to lift the two AGR absorbers. Once fully rigged in TWIN format, the selfpropelled modular trailers (SPMT’s) used to move the huge columns into position were also assembled. Each absorber was raised from the horizontal to the vertical using the CC 88001 TWIN crane as the main lift crane and using a tail frame to control the base of the absorber. Once the CC 8800-1 TWIN crane lifted the absorber clear of the SPMT’s, the trailer was moved out of way and the lift continued until the column was vertical. At this point the tail frame was then removed leaving the crane to carry the whole weight of the absorber. Next the crane slewed through 90 degrees and placed the column into its final position on the specially prepared foundation. The TWIN was then partially de-rigged so that it could track a short distance
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expect to see these come to fruition. We’re very excited about some new Sommers’ residential stand-by power products being introduced, as well as products and services for our industrial systems. We’ll be moving quickly to keep our commitments to the Sommers dealer network and to all Sommers customers.” Quoting US President Harry Truman, McGregor said, “It’s amazing what you can accomplish if you don’t care who gets the credit.” On announcing these changes to Sommers employees, McGregor said, “I am grateful for the opportunity to purchase such a strong company with a great team of dedicated employees. I look forward to carrying on [our] traditions and the company name.” b into the correct position to carry out the second lift and then be re-assembled to carry out the identical lift sequence with the second AGR absorber. Mark Rowlands, project manager with Al Jaber Heavy Lift based in the Middle East said that the contract was further complicated because of the intense heat in the summer and wind variations. “The Terex CC 8800-1 TWIN is not just the best crane for the job, but the best crane!” he said. “It was comfortable, easy to use, stable and flexible and the operators were very happy with its precise and user friendly controls.” “We were all very pleased with the crane and how it performed. Everything went according to the plan - it was a dream come true!” said Phillip. “We were all surprised how compact the CC 8800-1 TWIN was given its huge lift capacity. There were 27,000 people on site so space was at a premium. We worked with the client to minimize time and space requirements which really benefitted the whole project.” The AGR absorber column is a critical item in the liquefied natural gas processing train helping remove hydrogen sulphide, carbon dioxide and organic sulphurs in the raw feed gas so it complies with LNG liquefaction process or sales gas production standards. b
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Fighting Fires With Martin Mars The Martin Mars Bomber Returns To Vancouver Island After Fighting Fires Near Nelson, BC. he Martin Mars water bomber is back on Vancouver Island after helping to fight a wildfire near Nelson, B.C. Provincial Fire Information Officer Ryan Turcot says the aged air tanker dropped nine loads on a wildfire burning near Boswell and Highway 3A Saturday, with each load carrying about 27,000 litres. It was the first time in two years that the Martin Mars has been used to fight wildfires in B.C. The provincial govern-
ment signed a one-month contract earlier in July to use the water bomber. Turcot says there are currently 154 blazes burning, down from 223 last weekend. He says cooler weather is partly due to the drop in fire activity, but noted that several parts of the province saw hot, dry conditions once again over the weekend. For more information about the Martin Mars, visit martinmars. com. b ©2015 The Canadian Press
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nical support department achieved a remarkable of structural calculation, unparalleled in the industry,” Druske said. Construction site of superlatives With its tip load capacity of 3.1 tons with a 60-meter jib and a maximum lifting capacity of 8.5 tons at a 25-meter jib radius, and a lifting speed of 115 meters per minute, the flat top WOLFF 6031.8 clear meets all the requirements of this construction site. In Cologne, it is used for lifting heavy steel and glass components. To anchor the WOLFF, Bilfinger constructed a 1,300 ton heavy, 12 by 12 meter concrete base with an 18 meter deep pile foundation. “WOLFFKRAN convinced us with the performance and size of this crane, and with their perfected planning concept,” said Michael Gessner, Technical Manager at TÜV Rheinland Real Estate. Assembling the red giant was an enormous effort. “Normally, cranes with this hook height are climbed to their final height piece by piece,” explained Oliver Manthei, Chief Service Technician at WOLFFKRAN and in
charge of the assembly. “For the WOLFF in Cologne, we brought in a 750 ton mobile crane – one of the heaviest in the German market – from the company Colonia. This allowed us to erect the WOLFF to its final height within the scheduled time of two and a half days,” Manthei continues. Working between heaven and earth One further number impresses among all the superlatives associated with the Cologne construction site: The crane operator needs about 40 minutes per day to climb up to his work place 130 meters above the ground – and just as long to climb back down. “It’s a job with a fitness factor,” Druske said. “So we decided to fit the crane with an exterior lift,” Gessner added. “On the one hand, to make the operators job a bit easier, but the main reason being with regards to safety. Should anything happen to the operator, it would take a rescue team 40 minutes to reach him.” Cologne’s new landmark With 40 years of service under its belt, the TÜV Rheinland building is being
completely refurbished for about 40 million Euros. In addition to the new glass facade, the high rise will be fitted with state-of-theart HVAC, elevators and fire protection. During the course of the renovation approximately 1,000 employees will have to be relocated. The renovation is scheduled to be completed in 2017. Until then, the highest freestanding crane in Germany will continue to be an impressive sight in this city by the River Rhine, and will certainly attract another nickname or two. WOLFF crane onsite in Cologne: WOLFF Crane base Over-hang in meters Hook height in meters Max. lifting capacity in tons BGL Group (meter tons) 6031.8 clear Foundation anchor 60 130 8.5 224 With a tradition of over 150 years WOLFFKRAN is one of the leading manufacturers and rental companies of high-quality tower cranes in Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, North America, Australia and Hong Kong. The worldwide rental fleet comprises more than 750 WOLFF cranes. It is headquartered in Zug (Switzerland) and has manufacturing site in Heilbronn and Luckau (Germany), as well as international subsidiaries and partnerships around the world. It employs a global workforce of approx. 900 people. b
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IC Potash Announces Appointment Of Industry Experts To Enhance Development Of Ochoa Project IC Potash Corp. (TSX: ICP; OTCQX: ICPTF) (“ICP” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary Intercontinental Potash Corp. (USA) has appointed Patrick Okita as Chief Development and Technical Officer. The Company also announces that it has retained Graham Wheelock and Kevin Burford to assist with the development of the Ochoa Project, subject to all required government, regulatory and other approvals. Sidney Himmel, President and Chief Executive Officer of ICP, stated: “We are delighted to have Messrs. Okita, Wheelock and Burford join the ICP
team. Collectively, these gentlemen bring 89 years of applied leadership in mining, including mine development, operations, and optimization. With the addition of Patrick Okita, Graham Wheelock and Kevin Burford, ICP has the expertise to take the Ochoa Project into production and to bring potassium sulphate to a worldwide market.” Patrick Okita, Ph.D. Dr. Patrick Okita has 29 years of experience in the international mineral and energy industries. Dr. Okita’s key roles are application of geochemistry and ore forming processes to resource characterization and mineral processing, supply-demand analysis
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and resource development strategy. He has conducted exploration and evaluation of deposits and prospects across 26 mineral commodity groups including: potash, phosphate, borate, iron, manganese, and barite, as well as sedimenthosted lead-zinc and copper, coalbed methane and mineable oil sand. His experience includes working in 23 countries where his responsibilities included large-scale remote field exploration activities, business management, and government liaison. Potash is a particular focus for Dr. Okita and his experience ranges from basin wide and regional scale evaluations, through is associated with the alternative, case hardened products. Wallingford’s Inc. continues to identify critical areas where loggers require better products for this evolving industry. Babac Traction Products continually provides that high quality American made product at affordable prices. Babac offer a full line of standard tire chain patterns for skidder, forwarder, harvester, tractor, and heavy equipment applications through Wallingford’s Inc. Babac also offers a computerized custom design capability and they specialize in custom tire chain applications for odd tire sizes. For more information, please visit: www.Babac tirechains.com b
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Potash minerals. ogy from the University of Rochester. He was a postdoctoral fellow at the U.S. National Research Council. Kevin Burford, B. Acc. Sc. (Hons) Mr. Kevin Burford is a Chartered Accountant (South Africa) with 28 years of experience in the mining industry having worked for De Beers Consolidated Diamond Mines (“De Beers”), Anglo American Corporation (“Anglo American”), Xstrata, and Gem Diamonds Limited (“Gem Diamonds”) in various strategic and operational leadership positions covering capital and debt markets, shareholder relations, finance, treasury, business strategy, risk management, governance, supply chain, IT and inter-
nal audit. In the early part of his career he held various financial positions at the De Beers Finsch Mine in South Africa and the Namdeb Diamond Corporation mine in Namibia, during which time he was involved in or had financial oversight responsibility for multi-million dollar capital expansion projects, including the Finsch Mine underground development project, construction of Namdeb’s Elizabeth Bay and Auchas mines, as well as its offshore mining capability through its deep water mining contractor, De Beers Marine. Thereafter he assumed the role of Group Manager - Finance for the De Beers group, during which Continued on page 12
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Supply Post Central/Eastern Canada Edition · supplypost.com ital. During his tenure he served as a member of the board of directors and as either Chairman or director of all operational and project development companies forming part of Gem Diamonds (the “Group”). The Group deployed the capital raised on the acquisition, development and expansion of various companies and mines in Lesotho, Australia, Botswana and Indonesia. During this time the Group raised additional equity capital and debt in order to pursue its growth strategy. Mr. Burford retired from Gem Diamonds in 2013. Mr. Burford will assist ICP in capital and project finance raising and mine development, areas in which he has extensive experience. Graham Wheelock, M.Sc. Mr. Graham Wheelock is a seasoned mining professional and geologist with 32 years of experience in the gold, heavy miner-
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time he had financial responsibility across the operational and exploration divisions of the company. This included financial leadership and management of eleven different mines in various countries covering open pit, alluvial, underground and offshore mining operations. A key part of this role was the oversight of all capital expenditure covering stay in business, replacement and expansion capital for existing mines as well as new projects. During this time a key focus was on production growth, unit cost improvement, profitability, cash delivery and the effective deployment of capital. Shortly thereafter he helped found Gem Diamonds. In his role as the CFO he had executive responsibility for the company’s listing on the London Stock Exchange in 2007, raising approximately US$600 million of new cap-
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He became its first resident Executive Director in London. Charged initially with its business development strategy, he led the Gem Diamonds’ acquisition of the Letseng Mine, producer of the biggest and most valuable diamonds in the world, as well as a number of other mines and development projects in Africa, Australia and the Far East. In 2008 Gem Diamonds employed 3500 people and had revenues of US$296
Manitou Americas Unveils The Next Generation Of Gehl RS Series Telescopic Handlers With Six Updated Models Gehl, a leader in compact equipment for agriculture, construction and rental markets, is pleased to introduce the new Final Tier IV certified Gehl RS Series GEN: 2 Telescopic Handlers to the North American market. These durable telescopic handlers are designed to meet the growing needs of contractors, builders and rental houses with their unmatched performance, reliability, ease of operation and serviceability. Gehl RS Series GEN:2 models; RS642 GEN:2, RS8-42 GEN:2, RS8-44 GEN:2, RS10-44 GEN:2, RS10-55 GEN:2 and RS12-42 GEN:2, are powered by proven 120 hp (89 kW) Cummins QSF 3.8 Tier IV engines. These turbocharged, high efficiency engines provide a 4% increase in horsepower and 6% increase in peak engine torque, as compared to their Interim Tier IV certified pre-
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“We’ve taken our popular, market-proven 5 Series Utility Tractor line-up and added new models that make it even easier to perform more jobs on the property or around the farm, ranch or orchard.” — Brad Aldridge, 5 Series Product Marketing Manager
John Deere Beefs Up Utility Tractor Performance With New 5E & 5ML Models Like a boxer fighting above his weight class, the new four-cylinder 5E and 5ML Series Tractors from John Deere pack a lot of heavy-duty power and versatility for utility tractors of their size. “We’ve taken our popular, market-proven 5 Series Utility Tractor line-up and added new models that make it even easier to perform more jobs on the property or around the farm, ranch or orchard,” says Brad Aldridge, 5 Series Product Marketing Manager for John Deere. “These versatile 5E and 5ML Tractors combine durability with value and are the perfect choice for many types of customers.” The new four-cylinder 5E Series Tractors are built
for a variety of applications such as livestock feeding, haying operations, roadside mowing and property maintenance. The two new 5ML models are low-profile machines that are perfect for working in orchards, livestock barns and other environments with restricted heights. 5E Series Tractors Whatever the chore, the new four-cylinder 5Es feature heavy-duty frames, axles, engines and transmission to deliver greater performance and value. Available in 85 and 100 engine horsepower, the 5085E and 5100E are powered by John Deere PowerTech 4045 diesel engines that meet Final Tier Four emission standards. This engine gives tractors the
muscle to lift more than 1,452 kilograms (3,200 pounds) rear-lift capacity and more than 1,588 kilograms (3,500 pounds) at full front loader height. The durable 24/12 PowrReverser transmission in these machines increases top transport speed by onethird, so operators can do more in less time. Operators can shift from low to high at the touch of a button, without even needing to clutch. The economy PTO, standard on all 5E four-cylinder transmissions, lets operators reduce engine rpm to 1,700, which can lower fuel consumption by as much as 20 percent. “Although performance is the bottom line, we also made a number of ergonomic improvements to promote easier, smoother operation,” Aldridge adds. “Other design features make the 5E easier to maintain, which maximizes uptime.” Because most operators use loaders with these utility tractors, visibility is critical to both ease of operation and efficiency. The new sloping hood and raised operator platform on cab models offer 1.1 meters (3.6 feet) of extra visibility in front of the tractor. Better sight lines mean higher operator efficiency and comfort when performing many repetitive loader tasks. Design changes to the control pod and instru-
ment panel provide easier monitoring and operating control. The operator has more information available on a single screen than ever, including warning lights, ground speed, PTO speed, PTO target bar, PowrReverser position, hour meter, hi/ lo indicator and diagnostic codes. Routine maintenance is made easy with a new slide-out condenser, radiator screen, tilting charge air cooler and slide-out oil cooler. As an added bonus, customers can save money on the purchase price of these new 5E models with a factory-installed loader prep package that matches perfectly with the new H240 Loaders. “Our engineers designed the 5E Series Utility Tractors with the operator in mind — from the standard telescoping draft links to the convenient new cup holder,” Aldridge said. “This innovative series provides the economy and convenience of a utility tractor, along with the power, versatility and operator comfort they would expect to find only on a larger model.” Low-Profile 5ML Tractors Along with the new 5Es, John Deere is bringing out the new 5ML Tractors designed for working in low clearance and tight spaces such as poultry barns and orchards. “The 5ML Tractors are available in two models, the 100 engine horsepower 5100ML and 115 horsepower 5115ML,” says Ruben Peña, Senior Marketing Representative, John Deere Augusta.
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“These low-profile M machines feature an open operator station, low-profile seat and ROPS, and sloping hood for improved visibility when operating under trees and in low buildings.” The 5ML models come standard with rugged, Final Tier 4 compliant John Deere PowerTech engines that automatically perform regeneration for maximum uptime and offer significant cost of ownership advantages over competitive models. The 5ML comes with a mechanical hitch and two transmission options: the 16F/16R or 32F/16R PowrReverser for easy, clutch-free forward and reverse operations. They are designed with plenty of hydraulic power to handle a wide variety of implements and excellent drawbar visibility for ease of operation.
Other features include a new backlit LCD instrument panel that makes monitoring tractor performance easier, even in bright conditions, two rear work lights, and new easier-to-access charge air engine cooler and hydraulic oil cooler packages. Factory-installed options include fuel tank guards and an SCV oil spillage collection system. “We’ve even tucked critical operator controls inside the right fender and added a guard to the lefthand reverser to protect them from bumping into low-hanging branches,” Peña says. “If you spend your days working in orchards, poultry houses or in other tight spots, the 5ML Tractor is a good fit that will help you get the job done quickly, comfortably and more efficiently.” b
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Caterpillar Announces New Analytics & Innovation Division To better capitalize on the growing importance and excitement of data analytics and to drive innovation to support customers, Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) recently announced the formation of a new division, Analytics & Innovation (AI), which will be led by Caterpillar Vice President Greg Folley. The division will bring together the people and resources that will foster a culture with innovation at the core, form a broad and connected analytics ecosystem and manage strategic third party relationships with providers like Chicago, Illinois-based Uptake, a start-up with which the company recently announced a technology and predictive analytics agreement. Caterpillar will co-locate key employees with the Uptake team in Chicago to accelerate the work needed to create a platform that takes massive amounts of data, combines it with data science to understand patterns and quickly deploys information to save customers money, optimize performance and prevent unplanned downtime. The company is also placing resources in the Silicon Valley and has seeded money in a venture capital fund with the goal of investing in emerging technologies that could further enhance Caterpillar’s product and service development. All of these activities under the umbrella of the AI division will complement the innovative work that thousands
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the Executive Program at Stanford University. New Responsibilities for Doug Hoerr With Folley leading AI, Doug Hoerr will now become the vice president with responsibility for the RCWT Division, reporting to Charter. Hoerr is currently the vice president of the Strategic Services Division (SSD). “Doug’s more than two decades of experience ranging from accounting, to business manager in several Caterpillar groups to his work on strategic acquisitions and divestitures are a strong foundation for leading the diverse RCWT group, which must closely collaborate with units across the company,” said Charter. “He has fantastic business acumen and, as the former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the C&DS division, he comes to the table with deep expertise
of RCWT’s business.” Hoerr began his 21-year career with Caterpillar in accounting. He held several accounting and business analysis roles throughout the company, including senior leadership positions in Caterpillar’s engines business. He served as the senior business manager for Large Power Systems & Growth Markets, and in 2012, was named CFO for the C&DS group. Caterpillar’s Board of Directors appointed him Vice President of SSD in 2014. Hoerr holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Illinois. He is also a certified public accountant.
Page 15 The functions of SSD including the Strategic Planning, Economics, Business Risk Management, Revenue Management and Competitive Analysis groups, will be incorporated into the Finance Services Division led by Vice President Mike DeWalt. DeWalt will continue to report to Caterpillar Group President and CFO Brad Halverson. The Strategic Investments department in SSD, which manages Caterpillar’s Mergers & Acquisitions activities and is led by Derrick York, will also report to Halverson. All changes were effective as of May 1, 2015. b
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