Pit & Quarry, September 2012
Partnering in paradise Newfoundland Hard Roks supplier relationship with Atlas Copco helps both companies thrive on this Canadian island By Joe Bradfield N ewfoundland the island portion of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador is an ideal tourist location a place to get away from hectic life and crowded cities Beautiful as it is though its best kept secret may be its economic security Even while the rest of Canada was struggling with the global recession of 2008 2009 Newfoundlands economy was actually growing Much of this stability stems from the oil and gas industry and success in the Hibernia oil field 200 miles from the coast at St Johns N L But in general Newfoundlands mining and construction industry is on a surge that is forecast only to get better Companies like Newfoundland Hard Rok are ready for increased business Readiness planning for Hard Rok includes maintaining its close relationship with Atlas Copco whose newly established Pasadena N L service center and warehouse are just one more asset helping it keep pace with customer demand DRILLING BLASTING Eighty percent of Hard Roks current fleet is Atlas Copco and it maintains a customized service agreement that ensures equipment readiness Newfoundland Hard Rok is also keeping in mind the rental equipment at the Pasadena store as a means of expanding its fleet as necessary Hard Roks customers will not be kept waiting and the company will not miss out on contract opportunities because of a lack of equipment a few of Hard roks seasoned crew Paul Carey rick dalton and alphonse Gillis work on a job site for Concord Paving 78 PIT QUARRY September 2012 www pitandquarry com
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