March 3 & 4, 2011
Toronto, Ontario
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New features, products and exhibitors make the 2011 National Heavy Equipment Show the “venue” of choice.
More exhibitors, new exhibitors and new products are sure to make 2011’s National Heavy Equipment Show in Toronto one to be remembered.
The large number of exhibitors makes the National Heavy Equipment Show “the” venue to which decision-makers and buyers want to come. “All the key players in this industry will have their products there on display,” says show manager Mark Cusac. “Being at the show helps people in the industry make informed decisions about which equipment is best to get their mega-projects done on time and on budget.”
Among the number of exhibitors will be new ones strutting their stuff, such as Halifax, N.S.-based Trecan Snowmelters. “We’ve heard a lot about the show and we’re looking forward to participating,” says Terry Dwyer, Trecan’s national sales manager. “We’re looking to do a lot more education and create much more awareness about snowmelters.” Basically, snow is loaded onto the machine and melted. Any garbage is captured and melt water is sent down the storm sewer. “They are very efficient and reliable and save money on snow budgets,” says Dwyer.
Volvo Trucks Canada is also among the show’s keen first-timers. “We think that with the recovery of the economy, now is a great time to see current products and gather information to make an informed decision when replacing existing vehicles with more fuel-efficient models,” says marketing manager Carol Girard.
In addition to seeing these and lots of other great exhibitors, Marta Blocki, spokesperson for the Ontario Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (OSSGA), believes people should attend the show for the high level of quality service they have come to expect over the last 14 years. The OSSGA will be highlighting the benefits of membership, “particularly with respect to suppliers to the industry, as well as equipment that promotes health and safety and more environmentally sensitive operations,” says Blocki.
A new feature at the 2011 Show – The Gravel Pit will showcase the latest in equipment, technologies and service for crushing, screening, processing, recycling and haulage. The Gravel Pit is proudly sponsored by Aggregates & Roadbuilding magazine.
Another popular event at the show – a return from the 2009 edition – is the Backhoe Rodeo. “Operators will put large equipment through selected timed events in an enclosed area, which requires a steady hand and exact precision,” says Cusack. “It’s a great way to showcase how different brands can perform, and is always a crowd-pleaser.”
See you at the show!
Treena Hein B.Sc. B.Ed.
An award winning freelance writer based in Pembroke, Ont.
For more information visit:
National Heavy Equipment Show Website
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