Ancra Canada appoints new sales manager for Atlantic, Central Canada

WOODSTOCK, Ont. -- Ancra Canada has appointed George Bates as regional sales manager for Atlantic and Central Canada. 

Bates brings with him more than 25 years of experience in sales and service to the heavy-duty transportation industry, including 10 years of previous load securement sales experience, six years specifically with Ancra as a territory manager. He has been an active participant in several trade associations, including the Automotive Transportation Service Superintendents Association, the Canadian Fleet Maintenance Seminar, and the Heavy Duty Distributor Council. 

“(Bates’) previous load securement experience has left him well versed in the current load securement regulations, making him a valuable resource for Ancra’s customers,” Ancra officials said in a release. 

To contact Bates, call 519-282-0519 or e-mail gbates@ancra.com.

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UPS to expand into Atlantic Canada in spring

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- UPS will be heading east in the spring to open its own operations in Atlantic Canada.

UPS will begin to perform pickup and delivery services for its customers in Moncton and Halifax beginning in April, replacing its current agent. Additional cities in the Atlantic provinces will be added to the network later in the year, the company announced.

The expansion represents a multi-million dollar investment and approximately 250 new UPS jobs.

"We're truly excited about this expansion because it means we're extending to Atlantic Canada the superior level of service and shipping and logistics options for which UPS is recognized around the world," said UPS Canada president Mike Tierney. "The introduction of brown trucks to the region - driven by men and women who I believe represent the best service providers in the industry - strengthens our position in the Canadian market while supporting the needs of our customers."

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