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Agenda set for CCRA 2024 conference in Windsor

WINDSOR, Ont — The agenda is officially set for the Canadian Crane Rental Association (CCRA) 2024 Conference taking place at Caesars Windsor Hotel & Casino from June 11 to 13 in Windsor, Ont.

The event will offer a wide variety of industry-led panels and feature keynote speeches from representatives of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, who will discuss the significant role cranes play in the construction of the deck and towers on the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America; and Wall Street Journal bestselling leadership author Ryan Jenkins on the topics of team connection, generational differences, and the future of work.

The industry-led presentations will include:

• Wire rope and construction cranes panel discussion
• Supplier presentations on new technologies
• A presentation by Siemens Financial Ltd.
• Apprenticeship panel discussion
• Provincial updates from the Association des propriétaires de grues du Québec (APGQ), Crane Rental Association of Ontario (CRAO), and BC Crane Safety.
• Technical Committee Report on CSA-Z150/Z248
• CCRA Safety Awards presentations

The CCRA 2024 Annual General Meeting will also take place during the conference.

Canadian Lift of the Year Awards

The conference will also honour companies recently involved in unique and challenging lifts. Canadian Lift of the Year Awards will be presented to member companies in the Over 20 MTON Load category and the Under 20 MTON load category.

Companies interested in submitting to the awards still have time to do so!

Final deadline is May 1, 2024.

Visit the CCRA website for more details.

Golf event
The CCRA’S Golf Event will be held at the beautiful Ambassador Golf Club.
Ambassador Golf Club has been regarded as the venue of choice for Public Golf in Windsor & Essex County, Ontario. Since it opened for business in 2005, Ambassador has been nominated as the “Best New Course” in Canada (Golf Digest) and in Ontario (OG Magazine). Designed by world-renowned architect Thomas McBroom, this more than 7,000-yard gem is conveniently located 5 minutes from the Ambassador Bridge and 10 minutes from the Windsor/Detroit Tunnel  and 15 minutes from the Caesar Windsor Casino.

Windsor City and Wine Tour
The conference will also feature a captivating journey through Windsor and its surrounding areas, where you’ll encounter iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Our tour begins with the majestic Ambassador Bridge, a testament to human ingenuity and a symbol of international friendship. Next, we’ll step back in time as we explore Olde Sandwich Towne, considered one of the oldest and most historically significant settlements in Ontario’s history. Our journey out of Sandwich Towne will lead us into the future to see the awe-inspiring sight of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, a marvel of modern engineering. We then make our way back to visit historic Walkerville, the cradle of Canada’s distillery and auto industry to include a visit to Willistead Manor, built in 1906 for Edward Walker, one of the sons of Hiram Walker.
After immersing ourselves in the area’s history and culture, we’ll retreat to the serene landscapes of wine country with lunch at North 42 Winery, complemented by a curated wine tasting experience. A final stop at Oxley Estate, will conclude our tour with a wine tasting before returning to the comfort of the Caesars Hotel. This discovery tour promises an unforgettable blend of history, culture, and culinary delights.”

Don’t miss out on the event of the year for Canada’s crane rental sector.

View the full agenda and register at:

https://ccra-aclg.ca/2024-ccra-conference-windsor-on.