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ASABE Revises Agricultural Baling Twine Standard
ASABE has revised its standard for agricultural baling twine - more
Farm Credit Canada: Optimism About Canadian Agriculture at All-Time High
Optimism among Canadian agriculture producers and agribusiness owners is at an all-time high, according to the fifth annual Farm Credit Canada (FCC) national Vision panel survey - more
Rem Announces New Sales Manager - Scheible to Lead North American Sales Team
		Rem Enterprises, Swift Current, Saskatchewan, welcomes Doug Scheible to the management team as Sales Manager for the company’s GrainVac and Delta product lines in North America. Scheible brings twenty-plus years in the grain storage, handling and transportation industry.  His specialized knowledge and leadership experience in manufacturing and sales throughout the heartland of America enhances Rem’s team approach to customer satisfaction.  Scheible will be headquartered at the company’s Shenandoah, IA facility and will travel extensively in both Canada and the U.S. to augment the company’s business relationships. Rem owner, Bob Sonntag said, “I don’t think that my goal is for the company to get bigger and bigger, rather, I want to get better and better.  I want to build products that are bullet proof and trouble free in the field.  Also, I want to continuously increase our customer satisfaction by continuing to improve our products and services.” For more information about the company go to rementerprisesinc.com. PDF file
Buhler Industries Posts Big Increase in Q-4
Record sales that began in the third-quarter and continued into the fourth helped farm equipment manufacturer Buhler Industries Inc. report a big increase in full-year earnings.  Winnipeg-based Buhler said net profit for the full year was $11.9 million, up from $8.2 million, as full-year revenue rose almost 36% to 284.7 million from $209.6 million. Net earnings the fourth quarter ended September 30 were $6.4 million, triple the $2.1 million the company earned in the same quarter in 2010. The company said in a release that it experienced record sales in the last half of 2011, resulting in net earnings that were, “among the highest in company history.” “The return of the overseas markets for tractors, as well as the new product lines introduced by the company over the past two years, have contributed to the increase in sales,” the company said.  “Earnings for the fourth quarter 2011 were $6.4 million, a record for the company, mostly due to the increase in sales and the weakening of the Canadian dollar.” For more information about the company go to buhler.com. PDF file
MacDon Industries Ltd. to acquire Westward Parts Services Ltd. and the Westward name
President of the Westward Group of Companies and MacDon Industries Ltd. agreed on a "Letter of Intent" that will see MacDon Industries Ltd. acquire Westward Parts Services Ltd. and the Westward name - more
ASABE Revises Speed identification Symbol Standard
ASABE announces the completion of a revision to the agricultural equipment speed identification symbol standard- more
ASABE Revises Test Procedure for Agricultural Equipment Braking Systems
ASABE has revised its braking system test procedure for agricultural equipment - more
ASABE Announces Poroject to Revise V-belt and V-ribbed Belt Drive Standard
ASABE has initiated a project to revise its standard for agricultural machine belt drives- more
Revision to ASABE Operator Manual Standard Will be proposed for International Use
ASABE has initiated a project to revise its operator manual standard for tractors, agriculture, and forestry machinery, and powered lawn and garden equipment - more
Regulations Amending the Off-Road Compression-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
On November 17, 2011, the Regulations Amending the Off-Road Compression-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations (the Amendments) made under the authority of Section 160 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (the Act) were approved - more
Minister Yelich Highlights Western Canada's Strengths at Agriculture Equipment Trade Show in Hannover
The Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, recently attended Agritechnica 2011 in Hannover, Germany, to demonstrate the Government of Canada's continued support for Western Canada's agricultural equipment manufacturing sector - more
Western Canada Farm Porgress Show (WCFPS) recognized as Canada's largest tradeshow
The Western Canada Farm Porgress Show has been recognized by Trade Show News Network (TSNN) as Canada's largest trade show - more
Gary Goodyear Letter - responsoe to Jenkins regarding Federal support to Research and Development (R & D)
The Canadian manufcturing sector congratulates the government for the opportunity to comment on the government's current and futrue polices as it relates to R&D - more
ASABE to Revise Standard on Loads Exerted by Free-Flowing Grain on Bins
ASABE has initiated a project to revise the standard for loads exerted on grain bins - more
Redekop Manufacturing west of Saskatoon burned down October 24, 2011
Fire consumes a Saskatoon Farm Equipment Business Redekop Manufacturing Monday morning - more
ASABE to Adopt Seven ISO Documents on Agricultural Equipment Safety
ASABE has initiated projects to nationally adopt seven international standards on agricultural equipment safety - more
ASABE Revises Rotary Mower Blade Ductility Test Standard
ASABE has revised the material and safety references cited in its standard for destructive testing of rotary mower blades - more
ASABE Announces Project to Revise the Agricultural Equipment Speed Identification Symbol
ASABE has initiated a project to revise the agricultural equipment speed identification symbol standard- more
Canadians have a sweet deal on food, says FCC
A new survey sponsored by Farm Credit Canada (FCC) shows that despite a preference for buying Canadian food products, many consumers don't put their money where their mouth is - more
ASABE to Revise Rear-mounted PTO Standard
ASABE has initated a project to revise one of its standards for rear-mounted power take-off on agricultural tractors - more
CTMA Mission to EMO Hannover 2011
The Canadian Tooling and Machining Association (CTMA) and EMO organizers, have extened an invitation through Manitoba Trade and Investment to any intereseted Manitoba firms to praticipate in a mission to attend EMO Hannover 2011 (Germany), September 19-24, 2011 - more
Western Canada Farm Progress Show (WCFPS) Announces Innovations Award Recipients
The Western Canada Farm Progress Show presented by Viterra is proud to announce its 2011 Innovation Award Recipients - more
Veratile Congratulates UMATT Team
The management and staff at Versatile, a division of Buhler Industries Inc., extends congratulations to the University of Manitoba Association of Tiny Tractors (UMATT) on their recent success at the 2011 ASABE Quarter Sales Tractor Design Competition in Peroria, IL - more
Buhler Industries Indtroduces Farm King and Versatile Tillage Products
Bhuler Industries is proud to introduce two new lines of tillage to compliment the growing pruduct lines offered by Farm King and Versatile - more
Canadian Saskatchewan Section - The Global Voice ofQuality
Jon ASQ - Saskatchewan for an evening with featured keynote speaker Masaaki Imai, known as the "Lean guru" and the father of Continuous Improvement - more
Rem Enterprises - 45 Years and Growing Strong
Rem Enterprises Inc., family owned and operated, has been manufacturing agricultural equipment in Swift Current since 1966 - more - Pictures of Shenandoah, Iowa Facility;Swift Current Facility; and Owners Frank Rempel & Bob Sonntag - here
Metal Connection - a new Saskatachewan bassed business is providing the North American metal industry the ability to buy and sell excess metal online
Alliance Farm Pro R1W Radials Offer Farmers A Great New Option
ASABE Standard for Agricultural-Implement Jacks Revised
ASABE To Adopt Two ISO Documents on PTO and Power-Input
CSA Meeting Report - Toronto, ON - March 17 & 18, 2011
Atom Jet Announces Acquisition of Glendale Industries
ASABE Revises Agricultural Machinery Management Data Standard
ASABE Revises Biomass Terminology and Definition Standard
ASABE Adopts International Standard on Hitch Ring Dimensions
ASABE Adopts Five ISO Standards on PTO's
Western Producer announces new editor and managing editor

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