As neighbouring countries, Canada and the United States of America (USA) have established an outstanding economic relationship for many years. This business relationship entices many Canadian exporters to exchange goods and services with the US. Although shipping heavy machinery from Canada to the US may seem complicated at the start, finding a reliable shipping partner …
Preparing Equipment for Overseas Shipping
When you need equipment shipped across the globe, you need it done safely and efficiently, so that you can stay focused on your day-to-day operations. Understandably, the shipping process may be mysterious to many of us. This isn’t like shipping holiday gifts to your relatives! To alleviate concerns about your property, it helps to understand …
Green Manufacturing: Eco-Friendly Ideas for Factories
The industrial sector, which includes the manufacturing industry, is among the top contributors of greenhouse gas emissions around the world. According to a 2014 report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the industrial sector emits approximately 21% of all greenhouse gas and ranks third after the energy production (25%) and agricultural (24%) industries. …
10 Steps for Managing a Successful Plant Turnaround
When managed properly, a plant turnaround has the power to positively affect a company’s morale, efficiency, safety, and bottom line. A turnaround is a period of non-production where day-to-day operations stop temporarily and the focus shifts to maintenance (e.g. cleaning, inspections, repairs, and necessary equipment replacements). Managers and employees — as well as outside contractors …
How to Winterize Your Heavy Equipment: Nine Useful Tips
Winterizing your heavy equipment before winter hits will help you avoid costly repairs. Freezing temperatures can lead to serious maintenance issues come spring, and you may have to replace or repair parts to get your machinery functioning again. Tips for winterizing heavy equipment are similar to those for winterizing your home. Create a checklist to …
How to Avoid Machinery Moving Scams
There is a lot of stress that comes with moving heavy equipment and machinery. If you are relocating your company, choosing a reliable moving service that specializes in transporting heavy machinery is crucial. While hiring a machinery moving contractor eases the burden of relocation, there are movers who may try to take advantage of you, …
Congratulations! Team Member Daryl Hastie on reaching the 10 years of service milestone!
Congratulations to our valued team member Daryl Hastie on reaching the 10 years of service milestone!
Millwright Services: How to Choose a Professional
When business operations depend on well-functioning equipment and machinery, they need professional millwrights to handle their apparati with care. If choosing among millwright services, hire a company with the following set of skills:
Plant Relocation Checklist: What You Need for a Foolproof Move
Several factors can lead a manufacturer to choose to relocate their plant or factory. The decision could be driven by the need to expand or downsize, to merge one facility with another, or to establish an optimised infrastructure to accommodate operational needs. This venture is not entirely unlike moving belongings from one residence to another …
What Does a Millwright Do? How Do I Become One?
A wright is a skilled craftsman who builds complex structures out of wood, like a “shipwright” or a “wheelwright.” Millwrights can be traced back to the Ancient Greeks who were the first to use water power to grind grain in a mill. These early millwrights were highly skilled carpenters, designers and mechanics. Given their knowledge …