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Bridge inspector rescued after getting trapped on Champlain Bridge
A bridge worker had to be rescued after he fell into a caisson, a concrete support structure, on the new Champlain Bridge in Montreal, CTV News Montreal reports. The Montreal fire department’s Spider-Man unit responded to the call for help on Thursday afternoon, January 18. A spokesperson for the Signature on the Saint-Lawrence Consortium said […]
January 23, 2018
Roadbuilding
Linden Comansa crane to erect main pylon for Montreal bridge
A project to replace Montreal’s busiest bridge is getting some help from a Linden Comansa 21LC550 crane. The company began erecting the crane, which will be used to build the 588-foot-tall main pylon, on the deck of the bridge in September. The crane will stand 591 feet tall from the base of the pylon. The […]
October 10, 2017
Roadbuilding
Vermont-Quebec electric car corridor to open in fall
One of the biggest problems for owners of electric cars is that long journeys are often out of the question due to the scarcity of charging stations near most major highways. However, electric vehicle owners will soon have the chance to travel between Burlington, Vermont, and Montreal, Quebec, Canada, without the worry of losing a […]
June 21, 2013
Roadbuilding
Mafia involved in potential asphalt shortage in Montreal
Our sister publication, Equipment World, shared an interesting story about a possible asphalt shortage in Montreal, Canada. The city, which has numerous potholes, will have to sign a $5.2 million contract to avoid running out of asphalt, but city officials worry signing a contract for asphalt may promote criticism from the public. However, not signing […]
March 19, 2013
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Montreal could run out of asphalt … and the Mafia is involved
In a bit of an odd-but-true story from Canada, there is a very good possibility that the City of Montreal could run out of asphalt, reports the Montreal Gazette. The city has numerous potholes to fill but unless it is able to sign a $5.2 million contract with seven supply companies. So why the cold […]
March 19, 2013
Business
Mack hires SĂ©phane Gauthier as national fleet manager, Eastern Canada
Mack Trucks recently named Séphane Gauthier national fleet manager for its Eastern Canada territory. Gauthier brings more than 20 years of trucking and intermodal experience to the position, where he will be responsible for regional business development and sales. Before joining Mack, Gauthier served as sales and operations manager for the Canadian Pacific Railway and […]
August 31, 2011
Roadbuilding
Major Wire’s new Website offers live chat Q&A
Montreal-based Major Wire Industries Limited unveiled its new Website (www.majorwire.cc) and the electronic medium now provides producers with the ability to answer producer screening inquiries through multiple avenues. In addition to phone and e-mail contacts, a Q & A section allows producers to submit specific production-related questions to Major Wire screening experts and receive a quick […]
June 24, 2010
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