The event was sponsored by the Canadian Woodlands Forum and hosted by Ledwidge Lumber on gently rolling, forested land near Halifax, Nova Scotia. Over 6,100 loggers and their families came to see machine demonstrations and learn about related forestry products presented by 115 companies. About half way through the 1.8-mile loop, a huge banner with the black and Caterpillar yellow logo announced the...
Pass & Seymour/Legrand (P&S), a leading manufacturer of electrical wiring devices and home systems, announces the addition of three new products to its LS Series of lighting and fan speed controls. The new products include the Decorator Slide Dual Dimmer, Decorator Preset Dimmer with Independent Switch, and the Preset Single Pole 3-way Dual Fan Speed/Dimmer. The LS Series Dual Dimmer features...
The new Caterpillar® 904H compact wheel loader provides a productive combination of power, versatility and operator amenities. With 52 net horsepower (39 kW) and an operating weight of 9,900 pounds (4490 kg), the 904H replaces the popular 904B. The new loader features a new engine, new axles, articulated steering, two-speed hydrostatic drive, powerful Z-bar loader linkage, universal coupler (compatible...
Hazardous area lighting specialist, Victor Lighting has introduced a CAP 437 and ICAO compliant heli deck perimeter light to their range. The high efficiency Vanguard VL34 meets the new safety standards, applicable from January 2009, providing safer and glare free perimeter lighting for helicopter platforms. Built for challenging environments, the VL34 will withstand prolonged exposure to extreme weather...
Glass doors go tropical this month, bringing the beauty and style of the tropics indoors. Wallpaper for Windows announces its newest decorative window film, Tropical Oasis, an etched glass design featuring elegant palms and lush tropical foliage set on a clear background that transforms an ordinary door into a tropical, custom door. A breathtakingly beautiful addition to any room, Tropical Oasis adds...
The AC drives manufacturer Vacon introduces a new product range, specifically tailored to building automation industry, comprising of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning sector (HVAC) applications. Globally, 40% of the energy is used in buildings, where HVAC applications are the biggest consumers. AC drives can dramatically decrease the energy consumption of HVAC applications, thus contributing...
Hill International, the global leader in managing construction risk, announced that it has entered into an amendment to its existing revolving credit agreement with Bank of America, N.A., increasing the limit of Hill’s revolving credit facility from $35 million to $60 million. “This expansion of our credit facility with Bank of America is an important next step,” said Irvin E. Richter, Hill’s...
Stonegate Mortgage Corporation opened a retail facility in Lenexa, KS in May of 2008. The company now employs 17 full-time originators in the Kansas City market, and announces the opening of a new location in Oak Grove, MO to service the lending needs of Jackson County. The company has employed Lori Caldwell to originate full-time in western Missouri from the new branch facility. Stonegate Mortgage...
TMI is the industry leader in manufacturing and installing highly customized air handling systems sold to the commercial, institutional, and industrial markets; its sister company Miller-Sage provides mechanical contracting and installation for these and other systems. TMI announced today its acquisition by MiTek, Inc. the world’s leading supplier of state-of-the-art engineered connector products,...
Altus Group Income Fund announced that it has completed the acquisition of Capital Planning Solutions Inc. (“CPSI”). Altus financed this acquisition with a combination of cash, bank financing and equity. “The acquisition of CPSI brings dynamic new opportunities to Altus in the rapidly growing field of strategic capital planning. CPSI’s team of talented professionals has developed...