Case’s new customer hotline
Case Construction Equipment has launched its Customer Assistance call centre designed to handle customer inquiries on all Case product lines. The toll-free number, 1-866-54CASE6 (1-866-542-2736), is staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST.
Takeuchi-US announces new Canadian dealership
Takeuchi-US has appointed Westmetro Equipment Sales Ltd. as a full service dealer to distribute the full Takeuchi line of products in the Toronto, Ontario area. Established in 1971, Westmetro is highly experienced in sales, rental and service.
Hino Central opens Langley, BC store
Hino Motors Canada, Ltd. has opened a Hino Central store in Langley, BC to serve the needs of the Fraser Valley. Jeff Polovick, Dealer Principal of Hino Central in Edmonton, was awarded this location.
New president appointed for the CSLA
Cathy Sears, a vice president and leader for Stantec’s Planning & Landscape Architecture practice, was appointed President of the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) during the organization’s annual general meeting held recently in Quebec City. Linda Irvine of Markham, Ontario was elected to the position President-elect.
Mahindra dealer family grows
Bar T5 Agra Services, Inc. of Salmo, BC has been recently added to the list of new Mahindra Tractor dealers.
BCLNA’s new executive director
The BC Landscape & Nursery Association has announced that Werner Knittel, former Vice President of Canadian Manufactures & Exporters Association (BC Division), has join the organization as Executive Director, as of May 12, 2008.
Briggs & Stratton launches “Tell Us Your Story” contest
As part of its centennial celebration, Briggs & Stratton is sponsoring a “Tell Us Your Story” contest. The winning entry will receive the “Ultimate Garage Package,” which includes a lawn mower, trimmer, generator, leaf blower, lawn tractor, rear tine tiller and other Briggs & Stratton products, valued at $7,500. For more information on how to enter, visit http://www.briggsandstratton-100years.com before July 31, 2008.
