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Wastewater Treatment Plant Avoids Pump Blockage with Upgraded Grinder
THE CHALLENGE A wastewater treatment plant in Southern Ontario required upgrades to its facility operations to ensure proper solids disintegration. The plant needed a product that integrated with the current infrastructure and required minimal operational downtime for installation. Additionally, the plant required the ability to replace cutter cartridges to protect downstream equipment from damage caused...
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Winter Workshop for Iron Ore Mine
THE CHALLENGE One of the world’s largest iron ore producers wanted a mobile workshop at their northern mining operation. Like anything in the mining industry, it would have to hold up against some very harsh conditions. However, there was an extra challenge with this endeavour. The temperatures can reach as low as -40°C and they...
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MTU Engines Provide the Speed and Power Required for Rescue Boats
THE CHALLENGE Wajax was contracted by a Naval shipyard to supply MTU engines and major components for the construction of new Bay Class High Endurance Search and Rescue (SAR) Lifeboats for the Canadian Coast Guard. With stringent specifications required to build fast, powerful boats, Wajax was quick to jump at the opportunity to showcase MTU...
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Keeping the Wheels on in Mining
The Challenge Kal Tire is one of the leading mining tire service providers in the world, providing tire supply and service to over 150 mine sites globally. For nearly five decades, they have delivered innovative tire solutions that have helped to increase productivity and safely maximize their client’s investment. Kal Tire’s operations in Canada have...
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Connecting Communities in Canada’s Remote Regions
The Challenge Wajax customers operate in some of Canada’s most remote regions. As a telecommunications company, our customer provides internet service across almost 33% of Canada’s landmass. The Need In support of the most remote northern territories of the Canadian Arctic, our customer was seeking faster internet speeds in Nunavut, to enhance northern connections and...
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Recharging Rotor Service for Renewable Energy
THE CHALLENGE Our customer operates a diverse fleet of electrical power generating assets including coal, natural gas, wind, and hydroelectric. As one of the largest generators of renewable energy in Canada, they have committed to supplying businesses and consumers with reliable power for generations. They in turn require top tier service partners to help ensure...
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Mining for the Right Operational Process
THE CHALLENGE An Eastern Canadian mining customer was gearing up to reopen production at a mine that had been inactive for years. This significant undertaking would require everything from mining equipment and machines to repair audits, logistics, inventory, and countless other necessities. Opening and operating a mine is a complex process. Everyone needs to be...
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Leading Mining Customer Needed a Safety Solution – Wajax’s Solution Became the New Standard of Reference
The Challenge When one of the largest mining companies in the world looked to address a safety issue, they turned to long-time partner and trusted advisor, Wajax – where safety is a core value that extends to customers and suppliers. The Need During the installation of conveyor rollers, mechanics had to handle a load weighing...
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Extracting a Turn-Key Solution for the Oil Sands Industry
The Challenge Our oil sands customer wanted to improve efficiency and productivity across its two locations. However, they did not have the workforce at either location to adequately maintain and repair their machines in a timely manner. There was also the magnitude of the operations to contend with. There are many moving parts from shovels...
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Small Hydro Turbine Generator Overhaul – Life Extension Program
THE CHALLENGE Our customer through its operating business, provides regulated electricity, water, and natural gas utility services to over 1 million customer connections, primarily in North America. Their growing portfolio of clean, renewable wind, solar, hydro, and thermal power generation facilities represent over 3 GW of renewable generation capacity in operation and under construction. Providing service...
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