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    Cargo Logistics Canada is Happening this February 8th and 9th!

    Updated: Feb 02, 2017
    North America's only multimodal exhibition and conference is happening this February, from the 8th to the 9th at the Vancouver Convention Centre! Leavitt Machinery will be exhibiting at booth 805. To attend the show for free, use the code: LEAVITT

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    The 19th Annual Pacific Agriculture Show is Here!

    Updated: Jan 25, 2017
    The Pacific Agricultural Show in Abbotsford, British Columbia, will showcase the latest and most innovative equipment and technology in the agricultural industry. Come see our Leavitt Machinery representatives and the Manitou MLT 625 at Booth 1256!

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    Leavitt Machinery Hydraulics Learning Lab Launches at BCIT

    Updated: Aug 02, 2016
    The Leavitt Machinery Hydraulics Learning Lab at the BCIT Motive Power Centre for Excellence was officially named at a recent event attended by Leavitt Machinery senior representatives Todd Cullum, John Mutis, and Mike Leavitt.

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    OSHA's 2015 Top Ten Safety Violations

    Updated: Jun 06, 2016
    OSHA has announced its top ten most cited work place safety violations and we have the complete list. Visit our blog to learn more and check out our free training tool that helps you to identify training opportunities.

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    5 Ways You Can Reduce the Risk of Forklift Accidents

    Updated: May 27, 2016
    Sponsored by the Industrial Truck Association, National Forklift Safety Day highlights the importance of safe forklift operation and operator training. The National Safety Council states that forklifts, the most common type of powered industrial truck, are involved in 70% of industrial accidents.

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    3 Reasons Why Businesses are Considering Electric Pallet Jacks

    Updated: May 25, 2016
    Progressive companies are looking for innovative materials handling solutions that increase productivity and reduce operating costs. More and more, decision makers have started to consider electric pallet jacks, like the Jungheinrich EJE120 for their reliability, versatility and reduced operating costs.

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    Deliver Anything, Anywhere

    Updated: May 24, 2016
    Manitou’s Truck Mounted Forklift (TMT) Series is a portable, rough terrain forklift that combines the best features of three very different machines. With the extended reach of a telehandler, the compact size of a forklift and the maneuverability of a sideloader, this machine enables you to deliver anything, anywhere.

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    Knox Mountain Hill Climb

    Updated: May 02, 2016
    The longest annual paved hill climb in North America, the Knox Mountain Hill Climb has been attracting top drivers looking for a high speed challenge. For over 50 years drivers have navigated the 2.2 miles/3.5 km long run on Knox Mountain Park Road in Kelowna, BC.

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    Heavy Metal Rocks Project

    Updated: Apr 25, 2016
    Leavitt Machinery participated in the School District No. 73 Heavy Metal Rocks Project in Kamloops on April 13th-16th. This program helps students explore the wide variety of career choices available in the construction and heavy equipment operating sector.

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    3 Ways Electric Forklifts are Changing the Industry

    Updated: Apr 18, 2016
    As the cost of fossil fuels and carbon taxes rise, forklift manufacturers are aggressively looking for ways to reduce emissions while customers continue to work to reduce their carbon foot print. The answer came in the form of high capacity electric forklifts with pneumatic chassis that could weather continued exposure to the elements.