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With controlled breaking and high precision, rotary cutters are ideal for working in confined or urban areas. Rotary cutters can be used in sensitive areas such as neighborhoods or hospitals, since they produce a lower decibel of sound compared to other breaking tools.

New Cat RC20 and RC30 models are available to be els from R1 to R8 are fully assembled in Brantford, soon to be joined by the latest RC9 model as well. “We are convinced that the RC9 will become a popular product for the North American market” says Copeland. “It will change the way a 40-ton machine can be used. Especially with higher fuel costs, energy efficiency will become increasingly important for all types of machines”. SP

Source: Rototilt kit, the rotary cutter can be turned up to 180 degrees for cleaning narrow trenches or working away from the machine to help get increased productivity. Ideal for dredging applications, the rotary cutter can be submerged in water without modifications to the tool. used with pin-on, S-type, Cat pin grabber or CW couplers. Rotary cutters are compatible with Cat hydro-mechanical work tool brackets, which allow operators to move more smoothly from one task to the next. For space constricting jobs, the rotary cutter can be manually turned either 90 or 270 degrees. Adding an optional hydraulic lines

The direct drive motor offers high torque, production and performance to help operators get the job done faster. With less space between the drums, operators can build narrower trenches while also burning less fuel. Rotary cutter picks are easily replaced with a simple tool and can be switched out quickly. Maintenance panels offer quick and easy access. Mechanical seals help to lock in grease and keep dust out to go longer between servicing. Rotary cutters break up material more to help put less wear and tear on buckets.

Operators can track their entire fleet of attachments and machines from one source. Attachments with asset tracking can be viewed within VisionLink alongside Product Link subscribed equipment. Attachments with an asset tracker send an alert if they leave an easy-to-setup site boundary to help keep tools more secure. SP

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Forests Ontario Plans Senior Leadership Changes

Forests Ontario is preparing for a transition of its top leadership, which will see longtime CEO Rob Keen step down from his role and be succeeded by new CEO Jessica (Jess) Kaknevicius.

Rob Keen has served as CEO for Forests Ontario since its inception in 2014, and served as the CEO of its predecessor, Trees Ontario, since 2011.

Jess Kaknevicius is currently the Vice-President of Education for the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, and previously served as Director of Forest Education and Awareness at Forests Ontario.

After 21 successful and rewarding years with Forests Ontario, CEO Rob Keen, Registered Professional Forester (RPF), is stepping down on May 5, 2023. Keen will be succeeded by Jess Kaknevicius, who is currently VicePresident of Education for the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI). This decision was part of a long-term succession plan that aligns with both organizational and personal milestones.

Keen’s departure follows many impressive achievements for Forests Ontario, including the recent signing of a five-year partnership agreement with One Tree Planted, and announce- province’s leading charity dedicated to the creation, preservation and maintenance of forests and grasslands under his watch,” Malcolm Cockwell, Chair of Forests Ontario, says. “His leadership has put our organization in a great position for the future and we are immensely grateful for his dedication to the future of our forests, and the health of our communities.” and 2018, focusing on growing education and awareness programming, fundraising, and supporting strategic development for the organization. Over the past five years at SFI, Kaknevicius played a critical senior leadership role overseeing philanthropic efforts and government agreements, governance, and supporting strategic planning and communications. She is a well-known advocate for the forest sector and co-founded Women in Wood, a networking group for women in the forest and wood-related sectors to share advice, information, and encouragement.

“We are very fortunate to be able to bring Jess back to Forests Ontario to serve as our new CEO. Her passion for the forest sector and her ability to communicate the importance of sustainable forestry and engage with people of all ages is extraordinary,” Cockwell says. “On behalf of the entire Forests Ontario board and staff, we give our thanks to Rob and welcome Jess.” SP

Source: Forests Ontario ments of significant support by both the Ontario government in February and the Federal government as part of the 2 Billion Trees Program this past November.

“Rob Keen has done an incredible job as CEO and it is to his credit that Forests Ontario has grown into the

“During my time with Forests Ontario, we have planted over 41 million trees – more than one for every person in Canada,” Keen says. “We simply could not have done it without our planting partners, nurseries, seed collectors, First Nations, local community groups, municipalities, and landowners, so I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to them all. I would also like to recognize and thank our staff who are all extremely passionate and dedicated to Forests Ontario’s mission.”

Kaknevicius, a graduate from University of Toronto’s Master of Forest Conservation program, spent nearly nine years with Forests Ontario in a range of management and director roles between 2009

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