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nother mid-week evening wastes away in the 500-channel universe . . . it’s the first full
week of September, the rains of summer continue into the Calgary fall, and there’s noth-
ing on the tube. It’s the worst of times – waiting for NHL (Olli Jokinen promises a good
season!) and NFL to fill the void, the great Spanish World Cup victory and summer holidays
now a faded memory.
Alas, as I surf the remote, there is a saving grace. It’s a series of shows looking back on the 9th
anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center. I quickly get caught up in this – as
I do every year with the late November JFK assassination specials. I’m reminded that I’d forgot-
ten a lot of 9/11 details – like the collapse of the third building, WTC 7. I can’t even remember
being aware of that at the time.
Looking at the aftermath of that tragic event nine years later, I am surprised at how many
unanswered questions remain and far less certain that the official story we’ve been spoonfed
by the authorities and the mainstream media from day-one is what really happened that day. Of
course, we’ll never know what really led to these fateful events, nor will we ever know many
of the significant details of how it all unfolded.
All of this intellectual stimulation and conspiracy mongering got me thinking about the
nature of the news we digest on a daily basis here in Alberta. Some of the reporting has become
so one-sided or shrill that, at the end of the day, you don’t really know what or whom to believe.
It’s gotten to the point where, to make a point, you need a radical point of view. Facts are lost
on the cutting room floor in favor of the righteously indignant soundbyte.
It’s not as ominous as the aftermath of 9/11, but the best parallel of incomplete, dubious
reporting I can think – that leaves one with more questions than answers – is the continued
airtime given to even ‘fringe’ critics of the oilsands industry.
Take the folks at Forest Ethics for example (please take the folks at Forest Ethics).They wrote
letters to Fortune 500 companies urging them to boycott the oilsands. They then announced
that Gap, Timberland, Walgreen’s and Levi-Strauss had all agreed to the boycott and garnered
headlines all across North America.That turned out not to be the case but the damage was done
– more negativity, more lingering questions about the importation of Canadian oil into the U.S.
When the real story emerged, most of the media had moved on and the spotty follow-up
was relegated to lesser pages. You would think Forest Ethics’ reputation might be irreparably
harmed as a legitimate media source but you can bet they’ll be back in the headlines just as
soon as they choose to again stir the pot.Yet if this were a corporation or a politician or other
public figure, their credibility would be severely compromised if not destroyed.
The folks at Forest Ethics clearly have an axe to grind – that’s how they make their living
– and yet their statements are allowed to stand with little debate. And it’s ironic that when Pre-
mier Ed Stelmach writes a letter to the Washington Post it is rejected as a paid ad, but you can
bet a group like Greenpeace is given a free ride because they provide what readers are looking
for – a little provocation, a call to action. Sells papers and that sells ads.
One group that monitors the media calls this phenomenon “equal time for nutjobs” – mean-
ing almost any group or individual, regardless of their qualifications, can make an outrageous
statement and wind up on the front page.
One example is Neve Campbell, narrator of an anti-oilsands film that was, unfortunately,
funded by Alberta taxpayers. She had a lot of credibility in a certain scene in the film Wild
Things, if you know what I mean, but what authority does she have to speak about the science
of the oilsands?
Where the oilsands are concerned, I submit that we are seeing “unequal time for nutjobs” –
they are dominating the airwaves and that has less to do with the industry not standing up for
itself and more to do with the media looking for the “sexy” quick-read that will generate “buzz”
in web and print.
What ever happened to balance, credibility and fact-checking in the media? Are we truly pro-
gressing in the digital age or is everything being ridiculously dumbed down? And what really
happened on that day nine years ago in New York City?
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S anjel Corporation
(Sanjel) completed
the largest single-
location fracturing proj-
T .D. Williamson, Inc has announced the successful development of a new 48-inch
Gas Magnetic Flux Leakage (GMFL) inspection tool, recently engineered at the
TDW facility in Salt Lake City.
The new tool, which has already had a field run on a 48-inch natural gas transmission
line in Canada, reveals the sheer versatility of the services that TDW offers to its pipeline
ect in Canadian history customers. TDW can provide cleaning pigs and inline inspection (ILI) services using its
in the Horn River Basin 48-inch Kaliper®360 tool for identifying physical anomalies and geometry in a pipeline
in Northeastern British and using its 48-inch GMFL tool for identifying corrosion features and pipe wall loss.
Columbia, almost four TDW can also offer hot tapping and plugging services to assist with the repair of identi-
times larger than the fied anomalies.
previous record.
The operation ran GMFL Tool: consistent velocities offer more accurate inspection
uninterrupted for over The new tool enhances TDW’s ability to offer a full range of inspection services to
100 days, enduring harsh its clients.“This is a first,” said David Soanes, Account Manager for TDW in southwestern
weather including -40°C Ontario. “Never before have we been able to offer 48-inch high pressure, natural gas
temperatures, blizzards transmission inline inspection. We are delighted by our ability to offer our clients a range
and white-out condi- of services catered specifically to their pipelines. Likewise, our clients are pleased to be
tions. able to have all of their needs handled by one supplier,” he added.
The multi service project successfully com- Sanjel is also the first company to launch a TDW’s Gas MFL (GMFL) tool is uniquely designed to fill a niche in the ILI market. Gas
pleted an average of two and a half fracturing low emission product in its cementing line in pipeline MFL tools do not enjoy the advantages that liquid product MFL tools do. In a
treatments daily in its three month duration. Western Canada. liquid line, the product (for instance, crude oil) provides lubrication, reducing friction
“It was a 24 hour project that had concur- Depressed commodity prices have made it between the inspection tool and pipe wall. This makes it possible to maintain a steady
rent operations at all times,” says Shane Hooker, difficult for our customer to successfully com- speed as the MFL tool traverses the pipe. In a gas environment, however, opposite condi-
VP of Engineering and Operations at Sanjel. plete their projects with economics in mind, tions predominate: without the lubrication, friction rises, causing the magnetic inspec-
This people and equipment intensive project says Hooker. tion tool to “stick” to the pipe wall. In addition, it is difficult to maintain a steady tool
ran for 24 hours a day and required very high Sanjel aims to reduce cost and deliver effi- speed because variations in gas pressure cause the tool to stall and surge as it moves
within the line.
completion services, uncommon in today’s ciency while remaining environmentally
industry trends. These fracturings came ahead responsible.
of schedule and exceeded performance expec- Technologies such as Sanjel’s ShockFrac
tations. tool used in completion process significantly
Supporting activities were required for reduces the amount of nitrogen used in shal-
coiled tubing, preparing wells for fracturing low gas and cold bed methane completions.
treatments and cleaning them before and after Hybrid ShockFrac tools allows unconventional
treatments. and shallow gas completions to be performed
Although ground travel would have been in series and without treatment delays. This
the norm, Sanjel used helicopters to suffice the technology utilizes a high pressure shock wave
intensity of the project. in order to initiate a fracture thus reducing the
Hooker says this allowed employees from need for volume of product.
different districts of Canada to go to and off “When we become more efficient, we can
duty on time. reduce our cost for service,” says Hooker, in ref-
When you have concurrent operations with erence to the Horn River project.
critical path items and high risk activities, com- He says the fit for purpose fracturing crew
munication is paramount, he added. with equipment that’s specifically designed
To manage a project of this magnitude Sanjel for services increases the scope of completion
implemented an active hazard identification happening quickly.
program. Delivery of fluid, delivery of proppent to
Employees participated in project orienta- the pumping and successful completion of the
tion as well as daily safety meetings. The pro- coiled tubing operations are some areas where
gram mandate also required that employees efficiency was increased. The TDW high resolution GMFL tool addresses these impediments with three strate-
submit a hazard identification form when on Sanjel offers leading edge equipment and gies. First, each magnetizer “floats” individually so that magnetic forces are consistent
shift to avoid complacency. services for these mega projects, he says. whether in a thick or thin wall, or a tight bend. By reducing tool drag, floating magnetiz-
“The two most important things at Sanjel are “We didn’t focus on any one thing in the ers enable more consistent velocities. Second, the traditional MFL tool has coarse steel
performing our work safely and performing our project but had more of a global approach to brushes that magnetize the pipe wall (so that sensors can read magnetic loss levels).
work perfectly and in that order,” says Hooker. improvement,” he adds. These are replaced in a GMFL tool with smooth, flat wear skid plates that glide more eas-
“Sanjel and our customer have set the bar for Sanjel has also committed to fracturing ily. Finally, the tool’s design allows for as much as 25% bore reduction and is constructed
performance on what we’re calling for mega capacity in excess of 245,000 HHP to support of lighter weight materials, making the TDW GMFL tool approximately half the weight of
project,” he added. its unprecedented project in large, multi-stage other 48-inch tools. All this means that the GMFL tool offers a greater ability to negoti-
Sanjel is locally owned and engineers a lot horizontal well completions. ate breadth reductions which, along with reduced tool drag, allows for more consistent
of its equipment in Canada making it stand Sanjel’s tag line “New energy” is the momen- velocities and, therefore, more accurate inspection.
out and have an advantage in Western Canada, tum that is behind it right now and has led to An additional feature of TDW’s ILI services is the ability to remove foreign liquid from
Hooker says. This also enables Sanjel to react the completion of the project in the fashion a gas pipeline. Over time, liquid (for instance, glycol) is sometimes introduced into the
quickly to concerns and provide best solutions. that we did, says Hooker. line and is not adequately removed. This then collects in pools of liquid at low levels.
“We can build and deliver a specialty piece “Anytime a group of individuals accomplish These pools reduce the throughput of the line to below its optimum capacity, rather like
or solution in a matter of days, something this great there is a sense of pride in a blockage in the drain of a sink. TDW’s Pigging Products Division (PPD) has addressed
We have the facility and technical experts to that,” he adds. this problem by providing custom engineered cleaning pigs with special urethane cups
do that here,” he adds. Building on this energy and the success and and discs designed to “shoot out” liquid settled in the pipe.
Sanjel plans to build fit for purpose equip- challenges it faces, Sanjel’s employees’ sense
Busy times ahead for TDW’s new GMFL tool
ment in the future with the highest level of competitiveness to try and do better.
The 48-inch GMFL tool is the largest ever developed by TDW; previously, the maximum
safety. “At Sanjel we have a can do attitude,” says
size offered was 42 inches. “The interest already shown in this tool indicates that there
Hooker credits Sanjel’s employee’s dedica- Hooker.
was a significant gap in the ILI market that we have been able to fill,” said Soanes. “We are
tion and enthusiasm as well as Sanjel’s strong “We find ways to get things done safely and
certain that there are busy times ahead for our new 48-inch GMFL tool,” he added.
industry collaboration for the success. perfectly” he adds.
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Calgary Economic Development Releases Headquarters Report
‘Home Base’ report reinforces Calgary’s growing position as a head office centre
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algary Economic Development (CED) will Focus on developing a highly skilled workforce Calgary Economic Development’s mandate to lead, facilitate
release a new report; Home Base: what drives 1. Promote Calgary’s quality of life and support growth of cul- and advance economic development efforts would not be pos-
head office locations and Calgary’s place as a tural assets sible without this kind of research. It will be used to promote
global business hub. This report has been prepared in 2. Continue investment in air, road and public transit infra- investment, assess key markets, give insight to policy recommen-
order to better understand the importance of this sec- structure dations, and shape the efforts of CED in many sectors.
tor of the economy and the impact head offices have on 3. Build from the strengths in energy to diversify our economy The report will be available online at www.calgaryeconom-
Calgary’s community. 4. Maintain a competitive tax and regulatory environment icdevelopment.com
“Corporate headquarters located in Calgary play a 5. Strike a focus group of local executives to further under-
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increase means that Calgary is now home to approxi-
mately one in seven of Canada’s major corporate head-
quarters and as such is Western Canada’s head office
capital.
SOLVED
“Imperial Oil’s move to Calgary in 2005 allowed us
to strengthen our focus on the major opportunities for
the company, and help meet Canada’s growing energy
needs,” said Tim Hearn, past Chairman, President & CEO
of Imperial Oil.
“In addition, looking at where the company and our
industry might be 20, 30 and even 50 years into the
future, it became clear that Imperial Oil would be best
served by having its head office closer to its major oper-
ations in the west. Long-term energy outlooks show
that Canada – and western Canada in particular – will
play an increasingly important role in helping to meet
the world’s growing energy needs, so we needed to be
S:8.5”
in Calgary,” added Hearn.
Home Base examines the following questions:
• Why head offices locate where they do;
• What the trends are in head office location and
growth;
• How Calgary meets the needs of head offices;
• Calgary’s current status as a location of choice for
head offices;
• The economic benefits of head office activity; and
finally,
• What policies need to be in place to ensure this
business segment continues to thrive.
“Canadian Pacific moved its head office to Calgary
from Montreal because a large percentage of our com-
pany’s traffic was being generated in western Canada,”
said Rob Ritchie, past President of Canadian Pacific Rail- GMC.GM.CA
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Multi-Stage Plunger Lift an Economical Alternative to Pumping Units
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lunger lift is recognized as one of the simplest, most effective and most economical produce 3 e3m3/day of gas and 6 m3/day of oil. After one month, production leveled out and
artificial lift systems for wells that primarily produce natural gas. Plunger lift is ideal for remained at 3.5 e3m3/day of gas and 2 m3/day of oil.
wells in which natural depletion has fallen below critical flow rate, or for wells with
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Because it is easy to install and low cost, plunger lift is a popular method of deliquification
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egislation is passed, laws are made, and rules are put safety rules and regulations to is drivers can forget what they have learned and eventually
into place. Why? When it comes down to it, policies and raise the bar. . slip back into old habits.
regulations are put into place to maintain order and to With an increased focus on Real-time alerts given to drivers warning
keep people safe. tracking and measuring results them the instant they commit unsafe or
Speed limits are a prime example of this sentiment. Speed in order to confirm compliance, dangerous maneuvers such as mak-
limits generally reflect the maximum reasonable and safe many companies are turning to ing an aggressive turn, speeding
speed for normal conditions.They provide order and establish technology, including GPS and excessively or not buckling a
safe operating parameters. So what happens when drivers dis- vehicle telematics to keep track seatbelt serve to instantly improve
regard things like speed limits or engage in other dangerous of what driving characteristics driver behaviour at the moment of an
behaviour behind the wheel such as aggressive driving? To be can be monitored and measured. infraction and over the long-term.
blunt, bad things! For instance, if management can Driver mentoring can work to lower
According to the International Association of Oil & Gas know a vehicle’s location, it can operating costs-per-mile, improve produc-
producers (OGP), deaths attributed to land transport are his- help the driver map out the best tivity, reduce fuel consumption, and lower
torically one of the largest single causes of fatalities. Oil and routes and serve to help if there maintenance costs. These are important objec-
Gas companies are some of the most safety-conscious orga- is an emergency. tives to any organization, but a fortunate conse-
nizations in the world, but driving safety continues to be a All the technology and safety equipment on a vehicle can quence is that they can all be a by-product of a
perennial concern. reduce the impact of an accident, but what can we do to pre- focus on driver safety.
The impact of a crash involving a company vehicle goes vent the accident from ever happening in the first place? To be effective, driver mentoring should enable real-time
beyond life and limb. With any crash, the costs that follow reporting to management as well. This can happen via phone
cause pain to individuals and companies as well. The Driver Holds the Key to Safety call, text or email.
The direct costs include those associated with property A new approach to driver safety is emerging in the industry
damage and injuries, insurance premiums, litigation and set- that focuses not on the mechanics of the vehicle, but rather on Instances of excessive speeding are significantly reduced
tlements, worker’s compensation, lost time and productivity, the driver and his or her behaviour.After all, the driver is single when three elements are met:
administrations and lost revenues. Beyond the direct costs fol- greatest variable in the safe operation of the vehicle. • Real-time alerts sound in the vehicle following speed-
low the indirect costs, which sometimes can be more damag- This new approach is called “driver mentoring.” Its impact ing or other unsafe action
ing than simply dollar amounts. For instance, employee morale on safety can be dramatic. Driver mentoring works by provid- • Drivers are given a grace period to cancel report notifi-
can plummet and negative publicity and the subsequent dam- ing an array of in-cab, real-time alerts that instantly combat cations by correcting behaviour
age to the brand can hobble future ventures. On the extreme unsafe actions including seatbelt violations, aggressive driving • Reports are made available to driver and management
end, new governmental restrictions and legislation could be and speeding. to create accountability
enacted, which can hinder a company for years following a This can have more far-reaching benefits than simple tra-
driving incident. ditional fleet tracking, which is often followed by additional This approach has been shown to have dramatic results.
So, what can be done? The natural reaction has typically training. Driver training courses for drivers who have been It transforms “B-level” drivers into “A-level” drivers overnight
been to improve the safety of the vehicle, and engineers “red-flagged” aim to boost competency in city and highway and brings down accident rates to unprecedented low levels.
have done wonders by improving the steering and braking driving, and when the oilfield comes into the picture, addi- Focus on driver safety, not simply tracking, has been shown
systems, adding airbags and seatbelts and a number of other tional mountain and driving skills are pushed as well. But to reduce accident rates to a miniscule 0.22 per million miles
innovations.The government also imposes transportation poli- relying on training following a crash or other infraction isn’t driven.*
cies and laws, and companies impose even stricter corporate enough.Additional training is inherently good, but the problem A comprehensive system that combines immediate feed-
back to drivers with instant communication to fleet manag-
ers on items such as location, trends, compliance infractions
and efficiency measures has been proven to quickly deliver
unprecedented safety, accountability and ROI for users.
Oil and gas fleets have seen such improvements as*:
• 73% increase in seatbelt usage
• 86% reduction in speeding violations
• 89% reduction in aggressive driving behaviors
• 80% improvement in crash rates
• 23% lower fuel consumption
Fleets that focus on driver mentoring accomplish more
than just bolstering the bottom line by improving efficiency,
safeguarding property and cutting fuel costs. They also help
give their workers a better chance of making it home safely to
their families, which is more important than any bottom line.
* Data based on feedback from organizations using inthinc™
driver mentoring solutions.
Todd W. Follmer is CEO of inthinc™Technology Solutions,
Inc. (Salt Lake City, UT). inthinc Technology Solutions is a
telematics company that has focused on innovative ideas
and engineering expertise that lead the way in making
safe-driving and fleet management technologies more
beneficial and more accessible. Through sophisticated hard-
ware, software, and industry insight, inthinc helps compa-
nies achieve significant savings through mentoring drivers
to make fleet operations safer and far less costly. For more
information, visit www.inthinc.com.
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rom humble beginnings, to half of North American Stratos and Zedi recently began deployment of an IP-based providing real-time traffic reports, cost control and online
gas supply, Unconventional Gas is here to stay.When SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) network provisioning for new terminals. Stratos Dashboard is the
Ziff Energy started in the early 1980’s, we recall for a major oilfield-services company. The total network will foundation of The Stratos Advantage portfolio of value-added
enable several hundred remote unmanned sites to be moni- services.
hearing the fi rst whispers of something new referred to
tored and controlled from the customer’s global operations “This groundbreaking global deployment is the result of
as gas from coal seams, later CBM (Coal Bed Methane).
center. Those sites currently utilize technologies such as a strategic partnership between Stratos, Zedi, Addvalue and
This was the start of Unconventional Gas development, electrical submersible pumps, as well as downhole pressure the end-user that included nearly two years of rigorous test-
spurred initially by several ‘gas incentive’ provisions in and temperature gauges in the production of oil and gas. The ing,” said Stratos President and CEO Jim Parm. “Before this
the 1980 U.S. Crude Oil Windfall Profit Tax Act.Today this deployment will be expanded to include progressive cav- deployment, BGAN-based SCADA networks of this scale did
‘1st generation’ type of Unconventional gas has grown to ity pumps and other upstream facilities. This network will not exist. This high-profile network firmly establishes Stratos
7% of North America gas supply, a signifi cant accomplish- replace the end-user’s older-generation Inmarsat GAN mobile as the leading provider of BGAN SCADA services.”
ment. New and unusual twists are the ‘CBM to LNG’ proj- packet data service. Parm added, “Stratos has a long history of successfully
ects in eastern Australia (Santos; ConocoPhillips; Petronas; BGAN (Broadband Global Area Network) uses highly deploying mobile satellite services (MSS) and microwave
BG; Shell & others are vying). portable, lightweight terminals to provide simultaneous, solutions to the worldwide energy industry. Our Houston-
By the time the 10th anniversary of Ziff Energy came high-speed IP data (up to 492 kbps) and voice connectivity based Broadband Services Group and global MSS delivery
anywhere in the world. BGAN is ideally suited to enable com- teams have managed critical systems for many of the world’s
round in the early ‘90’s, the 2nd generation of Unconven-
munications in areas where terrestrial or cellular networks leading oilfield-service companies. Our new BGAN SCADA
tional Gas, ‘Tight Gas’ started, and has had a more stellar
are damaged, congested, or non-existent. service extends and reinforces our commitment to offer
rise to 30% of North America’s gas supply. Now, as we get This customer network uses Addvalue’s SABRE Ranger, a innovative SCADA solutions to support the upstream oil &
ready to celebrate our 30th year of practise in over three ruggedized compact BGAN terminal that was developed by gas, utility, mining, water-management and tower-monitoring
dozen countries, we are observing a remarkable new Addvalue in partnership with Stratos and the end customer. markets.”
growth spurt by Shale Gas, the 3rd generation of Uncon- The Ranger is specifically designed for permanent fixed-site Zedi President and CEO Matthew Heffernan said, “The
ventional Gas. Shale Gas, liberated by the twin technolo- deployment and 24x7 network connectivity in the harsh integration of our field-proven Zedi Access platform into this
gies of intense ‘fraccing’ (fracturing) and horizontal drill- environments associated with remote SCADA deployments. custom BGAN solution ensures this prestigious end-user will
ing, already provides 17% of North America gas supply, The terminal delivers high-speed IP data (up to 492 kbps) benefit from high-performance SCADA connectivity in the
and is poised to triple by the end of this decade! The chart and voice connectivity anywhere in the world. Stratos is the most remote areas and harshest weather conditions. We look
below illustrates the importance of the unconventional exclusive Inmarsat Distribution Partner for the SABRE Ranger. forward to working closely with Stratos to deliver this pio-
Addvalue Technologies Ltd. (www.addvaluetech.com) is a neering service to many of the world’s other premier oilfield-
gas supply today, while providing some insight as to the
leading designer and global supplier of BGAN terminals. services companies.”
growth of Shale Gas supply by 2020.
For this customer deployment, Zedi connects BGAN ter-
Ziff Energy’s Gas Consulting Group has studied and minals to the Zedi Intelligent Network to achieve a SCADA About BGAN SCADA from Stratos
reported on the economics and growth of Unconven- solution. The highly reliable and accurate data is then deliv- The BGAN SCADA service supports applications for
tional Gas in North American basins for several decades. It ered to the desktop through Zedi Access, a secure web portal. data collection and monitoring of remote assets – includ-
will be interesting to see how the knowledge transfer that ing utility substations and oil
established strong growth rates for the 3 types of Uncon- or gas pipelines. Stratos is the
ventional Gas in North America will assist countries like exclusive Inmarsat Distribu-
Poland, China, and elsewhere during the next few years. tion Partner for the Addvalue
Although coal and shale beds are pervasive, other issues SABRE Ranger ruggedized
such as organic content, thermal history, infrastructure, BGAN terminal, purpose built
closeness to urban centers, and political will be impor- for SCADA applications. The
BGAN SCADA service uses the
tant in the commerciality and pace of development. From
reliable Inmarsat I4 satellites
our experience, we would expect strong growth rates for
operating in the L-band fre-
Unconventional Gas production in countries seeking best quency, which are proven to
operating practises and leader performance metrics. This withstand rain fade and other
will be very rewarding, especially for those pioneers that environmental factors.
start from humble beginnings. A BGAN-based SCADA net-
work also may serve as the
perfect complement to DataSat
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service. The BGAN SCADA ser-
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to DataSat II, ensuring seamless
connectivity in case of extreme
weather. More than 10,000
Stratos VSAT-based SCADA ter-
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Barrie, Ontario. All three Alberta offices are of similar size and RONA Distribution Centre in Calgary and the $25M 235,000 hat could be more demanding than working in
combined with our new Ontario offices produces an annual sq. ft. Collicutt Energy Services Complex in Red Deer. In 2010 the Oil Sands of Canada? Those are the condi-
volume of $150M. We currently have 100 full time permanent construction dollars, the Collicutt facility would be a $50M tions under which the new PowerFlex® 80-813
staff plus another 50 hourly carpenters and labourers. project. We are also completing a major $13M addition for was developed and tested. The PowerFlex® 80-813 is the
Scott Builder specializes in commercial, industrial and insti- Finning’s subsidiary OEM in Edmonton this fall. first glove ever to provide flame resistance and a high level
tutional projects with over 75% of all our work done under In addition to the OEM project, our Edmonton office of cut protection on one glove. But that’s not all. Power-
a Project Management or Construction Management contract recently completed TransAmerica Developers worth $12M, Flex® 80-813 glove also satisfies key performance needs such
format. Scott assumes total design and construction responsi- MDI Mancal in Fort Mc Murray worth $8M, and RONA Grande as comfort, dexterity and grip. Specifically, the PowerFlex®
bility on many of our projects. Praire worth $5M. In addition we are also close to breaking 80-813 glove delivers:
Scott Builders is one of Alberta’s largest and most success- ground on the new $20M Energy Centre Arena for the City of • Flame Resistance EN 407 level
ful Construction Management and Design Build firms and has Cold Lake. Calgary based projects currently underway include 4 (highest available) and CGSB
undertaken work across Canada for a number of repeat and the City of Brooks arena project ($18M), the twin rink addi- 155.20-2000
corporate clients. Our people are experienced in all facets tion to the Spray Lakes arena in Cochrane ($12M) and new • High Level Cut Protection EN 388
headquarters for the Giusti Group cut protection level 5,ANSI cut
in the Shephard Industrial Park level 4
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clients for whom we have managed pliable coating to ensure a
multiple construction projects in sound grip in all conditions
various locations valued well over • Comfort So comfortable
$10M. Amongst these we count: workers will wear it all day
Revy Home and Garden, RONA long, increasing worker com-
Home Centres,Trican Well Services, pliance and reducing chance of
Hostess Frit-O-Lay, Ronmor Devel- injury
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he Wood Buffalo Environmental
ost people in Alberta recognize SAIT Polytechnic as a leading provider of graduates,
Association (WBEA) has been mon-
particularly in the areas of trades and technology. SAIT graduates are working in every
itoring and reporting air quality in
sector across Alberta including manufacturing, energy, construction, and management.
the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
But there’s more… since 1997. An independent, community-
based, not-for-profit organization, WBEA
We are a leading provider of workforce development solutions to energy sector organi-
measures air quality and air quality related
zations worldwide.
environmental impacts. WBEA is a multi-
Every year, SAIT works with hundreds of organizations worldwide to provide their employ-
ees with top quality, competency-based training. SAIT partners with large multinational organi- stakeholder organization with 23 mem-
zations on workforce nationalization programs to train locals in operations and maintenance. bers of diverse background, interest, and
SAIT also provides a wide variety of training – from technical training such as Fieldbus, Non- expertise.
Destructive Testing (NDT) and Welding to helping organizations build their businesses by pro- Through an extensive network of air
viding Applied Management training. monitoring stations located at strategic
SAIT’s international workforce nationalization programs are built on successful operations points within this 70,000 km2 air shed,
and maintenance training that has been used as an industry standard in Alberta for more than accurate measurements of ambient air
20 years. Recently upgraded curriculum for Gas Process Operations and Production Field are made, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Operations has been moved to an online format and combined with progression training and WBEA scientists employ a suite of instru-
competency management services. ments to detect and quantify sulphur diox-
SAIT also recently underwent a rigorous process to become one of a few certified train- ide, total reduced sulphur/hydrogen sul-
ing providers worldwide in Fieldbus Technology for its FOUNDATIONTM Fieldbus Certified phide, total hydrocarbon, ozone, oxides of
Professional Program. SAIT training curriculum, the Fieldbus Training Centre lab space and the nitrogen (nitric oxide and nitrogen diox- An Air Monitoring Station Operated by the
qualifications of SAIT’s Fieldbus instructors were evaluated. ide), ammonia, carbon monoxide, particu- Wood Buffalo Environmental Association
For the past several months, SAIT Polytechnic has been working with subject matter experts, late matter, VOC’s, metals and PAH’s.
educators and stakeholders and other industry professionals to develop an Advanced Line The air quality data collected during WBEA monitoring operations is openly shared with
Locator training program.This program, targeted at more than 10,000 line locators across Can- stakeholders and the public. WBEA data contributes to the calculation of the Alberta Air Qual-
ada working with a complex underground infrastructure, is intended to provide extensive and ity Index and is reported hourly on our website. Our data are also sent to the Clean Air Strate-
comprehensive training using the latest technologies.
gic Alliance (CASA) Data Warehouse, an online database for all of Alberta’s air monitoring data.
WBEA has recently commissioned studies of air quality in the communities of Janvier and
SAIT has the only nationally accredited two-year Welding Engineering Technology Conklin as well as a 10-year trending report on the state of and trends in air quality in the
program in Canada. Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo from 1998- 2007. The results of these studies may be
As energy and welding industries are continuously evolving with advancements in weld-
found at www.wbea.org
ing technology and changes in technical standards, the need for trained welding specialists is
WBEA scientists and staff presented fifteen scientific papers at the Air and Waste Manage-
increasing. Graduates from SAIT’s Welding Engineering Technology program meet this grow-
ment Conference held in Calgary in June 2010. The comprehensive scientific approach the
ing demand. As a specialist on the engineering team, the technologist not only understands
organization has adopted was evident. Papers were presented on many diverse aspects of
the welding processes used in metal fabrication, but is also trained in quality control, welding
metallurgy, codes, fabrication techniques, inspection, drafting, weld design, management and WBEA’s work including the air quality monitoring network, air quality data management and
supervision, and computer skills. reporting, quantifying heavy-duty diesel emissions, and soil and lichen analysis. Please refer to
Over the past year, while working with industry connections, SAIT has again responded the WBEA website to read these papers.
to an industry demand for additional welding certifications by creating our newest offering, As well as air quality monitoring, WBEA contributes to the understanding of regional air
Advanced B Pressure Welding. This three-week program teaches journeyman welders how to quality effects through two additional programs. Terrestrial Environmental Effects Monitoring
use their welding skills more effectively, read radiography film for repairs, set up a rotator pipe (TEEM) provides early indication of change and long-term measurement of effects on vegetation
and various other topics. and soils in the boreal forest. The Human Exposure Monitoring Program (HEMP) measures air
pollutants that cause odours and delivers air quality data for use by health professionals.
SAIT’s Non-Destructive Testing Centre of Excellence has modern and well-equipped labs. Visit the WBEA website at www.wbea.org for more information on our current regional
SAIT Polytechnic is also proud to work with industry to provide top quality Non-Destructive air quality, the organization and its programs.
Testing courses. Our NDT Centre of Excellence offers training in several NDT Testing methods:
Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Radiography and Ultrasonics. Courses have been designed
to instil the basic knowledge and skills of each method through comprehensive theory and lab
practice in the Centre’s modernized classroom and lab facilities.
Visit sait.ca or call 403.284.8641. For Corporate Training opportunities visit sait-training.
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com or call 403.210.5757. ith more than 58,000 Members, The Association of Professional Engineers, Geolo-
gists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA) is the largest association of self-reg-
ulated professions in Western Canada. For nine decades, APEGGA has worked on
behalf of its Members to establish the practice standards and develop the codes of ethics that
help to keep Alberta safe and strong.
As APEGGA celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2010, it continues to be a vibrant and progres-
sive self-governing association fulfilling its mandate given to it by The Engineering, Geological
and Geophysical Professions (EGGP) Act. APEGGA Members serve society by making public
safety and well-being their paramount concern.
It is vital that professionals attain and maintain the highest level of efficiency, productivity
and ethical conduct possible. Now, more than ever, professionals need to do what they can
to stay competitive. For engineers, geologists and geophysicists this includes being licensed
with APEGGA.
The designations P.Eng., P.Geol., P.Geoph. and Professional Licensee., or a Permit to Practice
in the case of a company, assure that legal, academic and experience requirements to practice
have been met. They also signify adherence to the high standards and ethics of the profes-
sions. Only those individuals licensed with APEGGA can practice or use titles relating to these
three professions in Alberta.
For more information, please visit www.apegga.org.
C anada Pump and Power Corporation was founded in 2010 in Alberta. Our personnel
have decades of experience in the Marine Industry. We provide fluid pumping and
marine industrial services to customers in the Oil Sands, Mining, and Power Genera-
tion industries in Canada. Our team of professionals includes engineers, tradesmen, supervi-
sors, operators, and a certified safety officer.
between the rosett and the ledgers.
The rosetts are welded on the standards at every 0.50 m. The rosett design allows ledger
and brace connection in all directions. By inserting the wedge head at the end of the ledger
into the rosett, the wedge drops under its own weight into the rosett hole and automatically
locks in place.
Our Operations Group provides services to a select group of clients.We are committed Advantages of the Rosett nodes
to client satisfaction and continuous growth, focusing on these three areas: Pumping, Barg- • Meets National Building Code of Canada -2005 edition’s seismic load requirements.
ing and Dredging. • Easy erection and dismantling due to low component weights and self securing
Our Production Group manufactures pumping systems, dredging equipment, and por- • “gravity lock” ledger connection.
table barge units with the support of core suppliers including Caterpillar and the Cornell • Safety: due to gravity lock on ledgers and integrated lock mechanism of steel planks.
Pump Company in ALBERTA! We intend to supply the systems and system components to • Superior load-bearing capacity due to high node rigidity.
clients around the world and across all business sectors that utilize large portable pumps. • Dimensional flexibility due to the metric grid
In addition to the sectors already being serviced, this includes the entire mining industry,
all levels of government, the pulp and paper industry, and the contractors that provide ser- Albian Sands, Fort McMurray, Alberta
vices to all levels of infrastructure repair, maintenance, and development. We also continue
PERI UP for shoring high loads
research and development of new technology for marine industrial applications.
For the construction of an oil sands processing plant, massive foundations and rectangular
We take great care with the safety of our employees and our environment. CPP follows
columns along with enormous reinforced concrete beams with heights of 4 m were required.
a Total Quality Approach. This means that we have a written procedure of checks and bal- The use of self-compacting concrete resulted in high concrete pressures.
ances to ensure that:We say what we are going to do, we do what we said we would do and The VARIO GT 24 and TRIO wall formwork systems, in particular PERI UP Rosett and MUL-
we check to ensure that we did it. TIFLEX for the beams, proved their versatility in this project.
What makes our equipment so special? Our Jet Prime Industrial Strength Pumps suck in Through the planning and supply of formwork and scaffolding from one source, the MUL-
air and liquid at the same time so they do not freeze or spit.They are in quiet containers to TIFLEX slab formwork and PERI UP shoring could be perfectly matched. Both systems com-
protect the pump from the environment and the environment from the pump. They have plemented each other ideally so that also during the concreting of massive structural ele-
massive fuel tank skids and industrial grade off road trailers.You can see where the pump is ments at large heights, over 40 kN per leg could be safely transferred.
(GPS) and what it is doing (rpm, pressure, temperature, fuel) on the internet at all times. All The birdcage scaffold with a basic grid of 1.50 m x 1.50 m could be reduced to 75 cm
pumps have a 5 year, 5000 hour warranty. widths in areas of high loads. Below the working platforms without concrete loads, the
We manufacture Modular Barges that are special because they connect like building PERI UP grid dimension could be doubled to 3.00 m The modular structure and metric grid
blocks and each 14’ x 12’ barge weighs only 3,800 lbs but will support 15,600 lbs. resulted in optimal adjustment to the load sizes as well as complex building geometry – with
Our LWT Pit Hog Remote Dredge can be completely controlled in all dimensions right system components, without any time-consuming coupling of scaffold tubes. Furthermore,
from the shore. Our Skyline Excavator can dig out ponds up to 1200 feet across without this also allowed three sets of staircase access to be integrated into the scaffold construction.
requiring any manned entry into or over the pond. Our Hydraulic Tiller Dredge digs with Contractor
a CAT LT13B Tiller specially modified to dig and pump solids underwater. Our Automatic Ledcor Industries, Fort McMurray
Dredge is programmed to complete a specific profile and carry out its mission unattended. Field Service
(This unit is at the prototype stage with production expected in 2012.) We also have a lot PERI Calgary, Canada and
of experience with conventional floating cutter head dredges and excavator equipment in PERI Weissenhorn, Germany
mining, waterway maintenance and cleaning operations. Denis Dubeau, Project Superintendent:
“There are many shoring systems and also a lot of working scaffold on the market. But PERI
UP is the only system which equally satisfies both aspects. In particular, the high load bearing
O ur Solar Hot Water Systems use high-tech evacuated tube solar collectors from structural elements at heights
Sunda Solar Technology to provide for hot water requirements. Sunda evacuated of between 10 m and 12 m
solar tubes utilize solar heat transfer technology designed by Germany’s Daimler- were reliably transferred
Benz Aerospace Group. They are highly efficient and are reliable for commercial and indus- into the ground.
trial applications. Sunda evacuated tube solar collectors are SRCC certified and are on the list
of Natural Resources Canada’s ecoRetrofit program. Sunda Solar Hot Water Systems are used
at the Vancouver International Airport and the 2010 Olympic Village.
More information about our products can be found on our website: www.suncero.com.
T he northwest corner of Syncrude’s original east mine may look like dirt and sand with provider to the construction industry. We supply our customers with the right tools
wood strewn about. But it’s actually the first stages of reclamation. that enhance the accuracy, efficiency, connectivity and safety of the work they do. Using GPS,
Take a walk through the 50-hectare Sandhill Fen Watershed project with Lynne Bar- robotic total stations, laser and weight measurement systems; construction and engineering
low and you soon learn a little about the science involved in creating a wetland. customers are able to increase productivity and profitability with MVS technology solutions.
“The purpose of this research project is to create an environment that will promote estab- MVS supports their customers with a suite of associated rental equipment including laser
lishment of a fen in Syncrude’s original east mine,” says Lynne who is the project leader. levels, test ball plugs, trench shield and shoring systems for trenching and steel road plating,
Fens are wetlands consisting of peat, sedges and grasses in which the water table fluctuates along with general construction and surveying equipment and supplies.
within 20-centimetres of the surface. Fens are often referred to as muskeg in Canada’s Boreal Our engineered services group is dedicated to ensuring that your company fully realizes
region. the benefits and capabilities of your new equipment. We have manufacturer certified service
Although the water table is high, fens are not open water ponds. Once vegetation is estab- technicians with top of the line, well equipped service centers. Installations are performed by
lished, open water is rarely visible. our engineered services staff that are trained and certified by our manufacturing partners. MVS
When construction of the Sandhill Fen Watershed is complete in 2012, the 50-ha area will offers on-site, web based or classroom training.
consist of hummocks, fens, a water storage pond and islands of peat and clay all sculpted MVS is committed to partnering with you and your staff to maximize the productivity of
atop a base of sand-capped soft tailings. Scientists will then begin a 10-year study as part of an your company through the use of your new equipment now and in the future.
instrumented watershed and research pilot project. For more information check our website at www.mvs.ca
Because recreating a fen of this size and magnitude has never been attempted before, a
team of 15 or more researchers – both Syncrude and external scientists – came together to
brainstorm a conceptual design. Carla Wytrykush is a key member of this team. “Our goal
is to construct the initial conditions necessary to develop a self-sustaining fen wetland and
its watershed,” says the environmental scientist. “Hummock s are crucial in managing water
tables in reclaimed landforms.”
ALS Tribology
“The hummocks are designed to allow precipitation and snow melt to flow down into the
wetland area, creating ground water and provide some surface runoff into the fen,” says Lynne.
Part of the fen construction required transferring live peat vegetation from future mine sites
A LS Tribology, a division of ALS Group, is the premier provider of fluid analysis services
(lubricants, fuel, and coolants). With the largest global laboratory network in the indus-
try, ALS has an international customer base that includes construction, manufacturing,
mining, over-the-road transportation, lubricant suppliers, oil exploration corporations, and
many fortune 500 companies. Our dedication to the highest levels of customer service and
to the watershed. Studies were done on 20 test plots of varying depths of peat and water salin- excellence is unmatched in the industry.
ity. This helped determine the best time of the year to transplant the vegetation and identify ALS Group operates 122 laboratories in 41 countries and is the one of the largest indepen-
the need for non-saline groundwater to keep it flourishing. dent analytical groups in the world, providing fluid analysis, minerals, coal, environmental, and
Another purpose of this project is to develop operational methods to reclaim soft tailings nondestructive testing services globally.Through a firm commitment to quality, innovation, and
deposits. service excellence, ALS has grown from a single laboratory in Brisbane, Australia, employing
“The information we gain from this large-scale project will answer a variety of research 5 people in 1974, into the international organization today that employs more than 6,800 and
questions to guide our future wetland reclamation efforts,” says Carla. “We want to address has a reputation as the market leader in its business pursuits.ALS is part of the long-established
a variety of components of landform performance including hydrology, hydrogeology, salt, Australian public company, Campbell Brothers Limited, a publicly traded Australian corpora-
water and carbon balance, revegetation techniques and vegetation establishment. We also tion that was established in 1863.
want to better understand how to propagate and plant a variety of shrub species including Serving the Canadian market from laboratories located in Edmonton, Alberta, and Burling-
blueberry, bearberry and cranberry in the uplands.” ton, Ontario, ALS Tribology is committed to supporting its regional customer base through
And the woody debris that’s spread across the area contain the seeds that will help establish local laboratories while ensuring quality, consistency, and data access across the globe. ALS
these desired shrubs. Tribology has the testing solutions to assess the condition of equipment and lubricants.
For more information, visit www.syncrude.com Performing routine fluid analysis provides valuable information about equipment that can-
not be obtained in other ways. Regular testing provides information essential to:
we Offer
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• Decreasing maintenance time and costs
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• Scheduling maintenance more effectively
he Alberta Energy Corridor comprises multiple land options for commercial and indus- • Increasing equipment resale value
trial applications – all of which feature the same access and logistical efficiencies of • Providing backup for warranty claims
reaching customers and markets in northern Alberta. An extensive, third-party land • Reducing equipment downtime
use study was conducted to identify the appropriate locations within the region for various • Increase production
commercial and industrial operations, putting in place a strategic approach to future land use • Maximizing equipment life
and economic growth. And we are implementing the necessary servicing, access and permit • Reducing capital budgets
requirements for business to easily and economically locate within the Corridor. • Increasing equipment reliability
Situated centrally between primary oilsands developments to the North and Northeast,
refinery and processing to the south and pipeline development within, Alberta Energy Cor- Systems with large intervals between oil changes are checked for fluid usability to determine
ridor is poised to deliver service to all key areas of the petroleum industry. Further to the oil if the fluid is contaminated or has lost its ability to perform at an acceptable level. The wear
and gas sector is forestry, with multiple processing companies operating within the corridor condition can also be assessed to provide maintenance personnel with information needed to
or within close proximity. maintain the availability of their equipment.
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A 40 ft. container can provide tool service for up 20 technicians or millwrights; the 22 ft.
trailer provides tools for eight to 10 workers. Rental units are shipped from centrally located
Conway,Ark., and can be delivered anywhere in the contiguous states within two days. Rental
terms extend from one week to a year; longer-term arrangements are available under a leasing
plan. Additionally, Snap-on Industrial offers turn-key service that can include everything from
delivery and set up to staffing. Cribs are available in sizes and configurations that can fit any
work-site footprint.
“The tool crib is an important component of any job site, but especially in large operations
or in remote locations,” said Alberts. “It needs to be well stocked and ready to go. But maybe
the crib only needs to be at a location for 30 days – it doesn’t make sense economically to
purchase an asset like that for short-term deployment. But rental makes a lot of sense.”
Mobile tool cribs from Snap-on Industrial can be purchased, rented or leased. Customers
also can have an existing tool crib retrofitted with the Level 5 Tool Control System, add the
Level 5 Asset Management Software to an existing tool crib or hire a Snap-on consultant to
organize an existing tool operation.
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traffic or heavy truck traffic. Its design allows for future expansion should you require it, ricson Manufacturing and Sumac Fabrication have teamed up in an effort to supply the
and the flexibility to create angled corners, tees and 90 degree corners if needed. If venting is construction industry with the electrical Plug & Play products needed to safely get the
a concern, we invite you to call us and ask us about the patent pending design United Wire has job done.
come up with for the industry. Their unique solution allows cost effective concrete to be used Ericson brings many types of electrical wiring devices and cordsets as well as CSA approved
throughout the trench while still achieving maximum airflow where high temperatures within stringlights, BayLites™ and several styles of temporary power distribution units and carts to
the trench are an issue. By not resorting to expensive steel grated lids, you reduce drastically Sumac’s extensive electrical safety product offerings.
the amount of debris and moisture allowed into the trench system and reduce the possibility The construction industry is ranked the second most dangerous sector to work in Canada,
of a future failure. accounting for 30 injuries out of 1000 employed workers In 2007 (HRSDClILO). One of the
If you require any information that might help in planning your next project, please con- hazards on construction sites is associated with working with electricity. While electricity is
tact us: phone: 1-800-342-2879 e-mail: info@barkmantrenching.com an essential component for the success of a construction project, it can put lives and your busi-
ness in danger. Yet, electrical accidents can be prevented and lives can be saved.
That’s why you need Sumac & Ericson products featuring numerous, CSA & CUL Listed elec-
trical safety products to ensure the safety of your work force.
Sumac developed the “S.i.m.p.l.e.” Plug & Play System to help you minimize the risks and
losses associated with accidents on the job site so you can take control of your business and
implement projects within budget and minimize safety related incidents.
Accidents on the job site can happen at anytime, however, measures can be taken to mini-
mize risks. Figures for electrical related accidents each year are alarming, resulting in burns and
fatalities caused by electric shock, fires and explosions. The Impact on workers, their families
and employers can be drastic.
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Hot Coils manufactured by Baiekur Coils Ltd. were developed by industry professionals for
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using fiberglass up to 8” thick. INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL EXPERTS FOR THREE ESSENTIAL
Conventional building solutions take too long to build, are cost prohibitive and do not pro-
vide the long term flexibility needed to take advantage of emerging markets. DAYS CONSISTING OF AN EXHIBITION, A BUSINESS &
The flexibility of the Sprung Structure is a key factor as it can be easily increased in size or TECHNICAL CONFERENCE, AND A SUITE OF PREMIUM‐LEVEL
be completely relocated to another site, all in a matter of days.
The main advantage for a logistics company utilizing this new technology is that it provides SOCIAL NETWORKING EVENTS.
an immediate low cost response to solving existing customers inventory problems and helps
logistics companies attract new business by offering a staffed on site solution for inventory
management.
Logistics companies and hundreds of other fast growing companies across the nation are Become an exhibitor and... THE CONFERENCE:
Global thought leadership
reaping the benefits of this new technology.
• One‐day business conference
www.sprung.com JOIN leading companies to showcase your • Two‐day technical conference
comprised of 120 presentations
technology and services to key decision makers. • Keynote luncheons
Hazloc Heaters Offer Safer CONNECT with clients and international
• Technical tours and workshops
• Representation from 30 countries
Heaters that Costs Less business leaders to collaborate on new projects. THE NETWORKING:
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Connecting you with a community
he senior staff at Hazloc Heaters has, (accumulatively) over 35
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years of hazardous environment, oil and gas and heavy duty DISCOVER global business opportunities and • Congress Reception
industrial heating experience. generate valuable sales leads. • 2012 Launch Party
After we looked at all other heaters available we saw a number of
areas where we believed we could improve on and a number of areas that really needed to
be addressed. We implemented these changes in our heater designs which allow us to offer
a higher quality, more efficient, safer heater that costs less with consistently good deliveries.
Within our XEU1 electric explosion-proof heater we have implemented an additional 5
extremely important safety features, 4 performance enhancing features plus 6 features that
field personnel will appreciate.
As the industry leader in safe explosion-proof heaters, Hazloc Heaters is recommending our
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24V built-in control circuit option as the default offering on our XEU1 heaters.This suggestion
does not, in any way effect the user, the price or the operation of the heater but is a far safer
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Our electric explosion-proof heaters are CCSAus certified for:
• Class 1, Div 1& 2 Groups C & D worldheavyoilsales@dmgevents.com
• Class 2 Div 1 & 2 Groups F & G
• Temperature Code T3B or +1 (403) 209‐3555 for
• Class 1, Zones 1 & 2, Groups IIA & IIB,T3
With regards to the HHP1 and our HUH1 ‘Steam/Glycol” type unit heaters, there are fewer information & opportunities.
areas where improvements can be made, however we have implemented a couple of signifi-
cant changes that again will definitely benefit the end user; such as a 40% longer core life, a
50% longer warranty, a stronger cabinet, interchangeability with other manufacturers cores
and again added features that field personnel will appreciate. These heaters have Canadian/
Provincial CRN’s. Official Congress Stakeholders*:
We are dedicated to providing quality industrial heating products, technical expertise, and * As of August 31, 2010
outstanding service that include providing thermal analysis and building heat loss calculations.
So to summarize; we offer heaters that are ‘Safer’,‘Stronger Built’,‘More Efficient’, with Better
Warranties and all at a much Lower Purchase Price.
We currently have in excess of 5,000 heaters is operation with ZERO defect returns.
We truly have Customers that come back…..Products that don’t.
We are an ISO 9001-2008 Certified company. Organized by:
We are also an ISNetworld registered vendor.
For specific details on all of our unit heaters and accessories, please visit our website at:
www.hazlocheaters.com
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