Meritor expands Edmonton aftermarket distribution centre

EDMONTON, Alta. -- Meritor has recently completed an expansion of its aftermarket distribution centre in Edmonton, Alta., which the company says will improve service and delivery time to its western Canada OE dealer and warehouse distributor customers. The 35,000-sq.-ft. centre now stocks a full line of Meritor and Euclid drivetrain and undercarriage products.

The expansion improves product availability which will reduce lead times as much as 70%, according to Doug Jamieson, site manager, Meritor.

“Our expanded centre in Edmonton enables us to consolidate and expedite a customer’s order for Meritor and Euclid parts into one shipment for faster delivery,” Jamieson said.

Customers in British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan were previously served through the company’s Brampton, Ont., distribution centre.

The expanded Edmonton facility complements Meritor Logistics, the company’s new third-party multiple logistic services. Meritor recently launched this aftermarket-based, third-party multiple logistics service to improve distribution activities, packaging capabilities and remanufacturing techniques within a given country or an entire continent.

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N.B. government funnelling $1 million into museum's transportation centre

MONCTON, N.B. -- The government of New Brunswick is investing $1 million in the construction of the Moncton Transportation Discovery Centre, an extension of the Moncton Museum.

“Working with partners to invest in leading tourism experiences is an important part of our government's plan to rebuild New Brunswick's economy,” said Premier David Alward. “This investment will allow the City of Moncton to offer visitors an even greater experience visiting the new Transportation Discovery Centre and the Moncton Museum under one roof.”

Using an interactive approach, the centre will illustrate the fundamental role transportation has played in shaping the history and growth of Moncton will highlight the city's position as the transportation hub of Atlantic Canada.

The centre will feature exhibition galleries, an interactive exhibit on all modes of transportation, an education centre, a gift shop, café, and an interior public plaza designed to preserve the 1916 sandstone façade of the former Moncton City Hall.

The new centre is expected to attract thousands of additional visitors to the museum each year, according to officials. The 19,000-sq.-ft. addition is scheduled to open its doors in the summer of 2013.

“The Transportation Discovery Centre will honour Moncton's transportation history and heritage from shipbuilding to the railroad, from trucking to air transportation, and looks forward to today's information highway in a truly educational and family-friendly environment,” said Deputy Mayor Merrill Henderson. “The province's financial support highlights the importance of this new centre, both for Moncton residents and our visitors.”

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Beaver Truck Centre raises $13,000 at charity golf tournament

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Beaver Truck Centre raised $13,000 at its third charity golf tournament, held at the Elmhurst Golf and Country Club July 18. The tournament, entitled, “Manitoba Truckers Going the Distance,” donates proceeds to SCE LifeWorks, an organization that helps adults with intellectual disabilities to work and participate in the community.

The sold out event drew a diverse group of Beaver Truck Centre clients, suppliers, and staff in the transportation and trucking industry, according to event organizers.

“Every year I continue to be amazed by the tremendous support of our industry for this charity event,” says Barry Searcy, president of Beaver Truck Centre. “The folks who come out to the tournament have two things in common: their love of golf and their desire to raise funds for a worthy cause. It’s a winning combination.     

“The Manitoba Trucking community is awesome,” Searcy says. “We had participants from as far away as Ontario and the US playing in this tournament. On behalf of the Beaver Truck Centre team, I am grateful for the generosity of spirit of everyone involved.”

“This was another incredibly well-executed event,” said Oly Backstrom, president and CEO of SCE LifeWorks. “The monies raised through this tournament will help SCE LifeWorks fulfill their mandate of providing inclusive services to the people we support. On behalf of SCE LifeWorks and the people we support, a sincere thank you to Barry Searcy, the Beaver Truck Centre team, the generous sponsors, as well as the golfers, for hosting and participating in this tournament.”

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