Battlefield Equipment opening on April 2nd

March 6, 2012 - Media Release

The management and staff of Battlefield Equipment proudly announce the official opening of our new facility in Bracebridge, Ontario on April 2, 2012. Located at 6 Kirkhill Drive, easy access to the new branch is provided off Hwy 11 via Muskoka Road (Hwy 118 W). This will be Battlefield Equipment’s 30th location in Ontario, for a total of 37 locations throughout Ontario, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador.


With the addition of the new Battlefield Equipment Bracebridge branch, Battlefield Equipment plans to focus on its customers by continuing to provide excellence in service, quick responsiveness to customers needs and by allowing ease of business through all market segments. The dedication of our Bracebridge staff will continue to provide solutions to its business communities which will allow businesses to adapt to whatever challenge they might face.

Battlefield Equipment offers a full range of machines, tools, equipment and supplies to meet all of your jobsite and homeowner needs. To handle your complete rental needs, Battlefield Equipment also sells a wide selection of specialized tools and supplies. All of our equipment has been regularly serviced by our Factory Trained Technicians and has undergone a strict maintenance schedule to the ensure equipment will perform reliably on your jobsite, or in your home.

The facility itself is something to see as the impressive Bracebridge branch, a 10,000 sq.ft. facility, sits on 5 acres of land. The new branch houses a 2,000 sq.ft. showroom displaying building products, safety supplies and consumable items; an 8,000 sq.ft. warehouse with 3 dedicated Service Bays, a Wash Bay and an additional bay for Equipment Pick-Up and Drop-Off. The Wash Bay includes an environmentally friendly state-of-the-art, totally closed-loop wash water recycling / biological treatment system which rapidly degrades organic contaminants (oil, grease, gasoline, diesel fuel, herbicides and pesticides).

Battlefield Equipment also offers a full line of Safety Training Services to assist with the training of your staff and helping ensure compliance. Battlefield Equipment is your trusted source for training programs which are dedicated to promoting worker safety in, on or around the jobsite, ensuring everyone arrives home safely, every day. Our Safety Trainers will teach your staff how to reduce the risk of injury. You will also learn more about environmental, health and safety concerns that impact jobsites, machine inspections and operator safekeeping.

Battlefield Equipment operates Cat® Rental Stores, and is the exclusive Caterpillar® dealer for Compact Equipment in Ontario, Manitoba and Newfoundland. For more information on the products, services and Training Programs that Battlefield Equipment provides, please call 1-800-RENT-CAT to reach your nearest location.

Battlefield Equipment Rentals
Bracebridge Location Contact Information
6 Kirkhill Drive, Bracebridge, Ontario P1L 0A1
Ph.: (705) 646-8888 Fax: (705) 646-9801

Website: www.BattlefieldEquipment.ca

Small Business Seminar Series

The Muskoka Small Business Centre and the Port Sydney/Utterson & Area Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to start a new seminar series. If you are an entrepreneur, visioneer and involved in a new business or one looking for growth and expansion, this series is for you. The four-part series starts on March 20th and will be held in Port Sydney. The series features guest speakers and pertinent topics like business planning, social media, marketing and more.

4 EVENING SESSIONS

SESSION 1 - TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2012 VIABILITY AND RESEARCH

SESSION 2 – TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2012 NUTS & BOLTS

SESSION 3 – TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2012 DOLLARS & SENSE

SESSION 4 – TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2012 SPREADING THE WORD

Cost:  $25 for all 4 sessions

Location:  Port Sydney Chamber of Commerce Office

Click here for more information or download the registration form to hold your spot.

Pathways to Intelligent Communities

Join Muskoka Community Network Join for a discussion on the Pathways to Intelligent Communities

Friday, March 23, 2012

Location:  Nipissing University, Bracebridge

Time:  1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Cost:  $25.00

Link for more information and to get tickets

Bracebridge Branding

Updates for the Bracebridge brand are posted on the Town of Bracebridge website - check there for the most recently updates.

WORKSHOP - Navigating the HR Mind-Field

The Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Association is hosting a workshop to help manufacturers with their workforce issues.
Navigating the Human Resources Mind-Field will focus on some of the most pressing HR challenges that manufacturers face today or will face in the future, including skills shortages, retaining and optimizing talent, regulatory risks and adjusting to economic volatility.


Participants will also learn about the steps that companies are already taking to address these challenges and explore strategic opportunities for further improvements.


Join CME and leading experts who will expand on solutions to common HR problems being faced by today’s companies.  Case studies and panel presentations will provide you with real-time solutions to your HR needs.

Date:  March 26, 2012


Location:  Mississauga Grand - 35 Brunel Road

Time:  8:oo a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Location: Mississauga Grand (35 Brunel Road, Mississauga)


Cost: CME Members: $99+hst CME Affiliate Members: $129+hst Non Members: $149+hst

For more information - also ask for the Affiliate rate because you heard about this from the Town of Bracebridge