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An emergency response plan speeds up return to normal operations
As the new wildfire season began on March 1, Fort McMurray residents were still reeling about the wildfire that razed the northern Alberta community last year. After sweeping through the city, the wildfire, dubbed “the beast,” would destroy about 2,400…
“Toolbox Talks” video series on Lockout Tagout
Milwaukee, Wis. — Brady, a global leader in industrial and safety printing systems and solutions, announced the latest “Toolbox Talks” informative video series, focused on lockout tagout. The three Toolbox Talks: Lockout Tagout videos explain common industry questions around regulations,…
New IESO leadership to focus on reliable system operations
The Board of Directors of the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) has appointed Peter Gregg as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, Tim O’Neill, Chair of the IESO Board, announced today. Gregg joined Ontario’s electricity sector in 2004. Most…
Nova Scotia companies vying for contracts as Sable gas field nears end of life
Halifax – The delicate task of dismantling the Sable Offshore Energy Project is set to begin next year, and local suppliers are lining up for a piece of the lucrative work. More than 100 companies attended a suppliers forum in…
Canada’s First Cyber-Physical Laboratory in Saint-Laurent, Québec
Saint-Laurent, Québec – The Centre de recherche industrielle du Québec (CRIQ) is proud to announce the opening of Canada’s first-ever cyber-physical laboratory in the Montreal borough of Saint-Laurent. This investment will allow Québec-based manufacturers access to a real factory of…
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Abrasive blasting operation improves safety with heavy duty vacuuming system
Replacing manual removal of steel shot with vacuuming to handle ergonomic concern reduces unscheduled downtime by 80 per cent, manpower by more than 50 per cent and provides more efficient maintenance of cleaner environment.
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High Rollers – large bearings make their rounds
In a quest to find the oldest bearing, we marvelled at the fact that the Ancient Egyptians used a form of roller bearings to help move massive bricks during the construction of the pyramids. But we were hardly surprised. Why…
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OPG’s Darlington refurbishment reaches significant milestone
Clarington, ON – Canada’s largest clean energy project – the Darlington Nuclear Refurbishment – remains on schedule and on budget, as workers have now safely and successfully separated Unit 2 from the rest of the generating station. Ontario Power Generation…
Four-day fleet equipment auction
Edmonton – Ritchie Bros.’ Edmonton April auction is an opportunity to add to or upgrade fleets. The multi-day event features a huge selection of equipment from the top companies in Western Canada for all major industries. Every item is sold…
Camfil APC waives fee for Comprehensive Dust Collection Training Program
JONESBORO, Ark., April 12, 2017 – Camfil Air Pollution Control (APC), a leading global manufacturer of dust, mist and fume collection equipment, will waive the $1,195.00 fee for its training programs scheduled for June and September 2017 as part of…
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Videos provide how-to guides on ball screw applications
Radford, VA – Thomson Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of mechanical motion control solutions, has released its latest set of educational web videos, illustrating how to efficiently handle ball screw demands. Via these videos, Thomson experts enable customers to make…
Suncor advances planned turnaround to minimize outage impact
Calgary – Suncor today provided an update on the Syncrude Mildred Lake Oil Sands facility following the March 14 incident. The incident involves an explosion and fire at the facility’s bitumen upgrader. One worker was subsequently sent to hospital in…
Roofing company fined after worker falls through roof
Whitby, ON – A Mississauga roofing company pleaded guilty and has been fined $57,500 after a worker fell through a roof and was seriously injured. The company, Paiva Roofing Ltd., was working on the roof of an industrial establishment at…
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Test & Rewind – Electric motor maintenance
Regular inspections, maintenance and finding the right shop to repair critical motors will reduce costly, unplanned shutdowns.
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Roll-In replacement circuit breakers provide refurbishment options that minimize downtime
Aging electrical power distribution systems often contain legacy switchgear that have reached end-of-life conditions. Preventative maintenance shutdowns can prove difficult and cause concern about not being able to reclose circuit breakers and restore power when the shutdown is complete. With…
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Taking stock of new technologies at IFPE 2017
Las Vegas welcomed IFPE 2017 to the Las Vegas Convention Center, March 7-11, 2017. The show, which is co-located with CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017, brings together fluid power, power transmission and motion control industries together. One of the major draws of the…
Hackers drawn to U.S. energy sector’s lack of sensors, controls
Houston – Oil and gas companies, including some of the most celebrated industry names in the Houston area, are facing increasingly sophisticated hackers seeking to steal trade secrets and disrupt operations, according to a newspaper investigation. A stretch of the…
Cleanup of oil spill in Saskatchewan cost $107 million, Husky Energy says
Calgary – A major oil pipeline spill last year in Saskatchewan cost $107 million to clean up, a $17-million increase from a September estimate of $90 million, according to pipeline operator Husky Energy of Calgary. The pipeline rupture last July…
Book Review – Physical Asset Management
Reading Dharmen Dhaliah’s book, Physical Asset Management: An Organizational Challenge, can alleviate some of the drudgery associated with figuring out what needs to be done and who needs to be involved in an asset management plan. The book explores how…
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Embracing a systems philosophy in energy efficiency
In the united effort to preserve global security of energy supply and protect the climate, the industrial sector is justifiably under intense scrutiny as a significant energy consumer. A focus on energy consumption, and therefore energy efficiency, is inextricably bound…
