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Canal Multi Trade Contractors (ID: 710)
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Canal.ca This page uses frames, but your browser doesn't support them. Canal Buttonbar Menuframe Buttonbar Menuframe Canal_Home Canal Head Office Canal,a multi-trade contractor, is dedicated to serving the construction andmaintenance needs of Industrial, Commercial, Institutional and Marine customers. Since 1973 we have strived to increase sales and service volumes whilemaintaining the confidence of our customers with high quality workmanship. Wehave tooled our network of employees to answer the demands of projects that havegrown in both size and scope since the company's inception. The future brings toCanal the challenge of continual growth while perpetuating the economicstability and reliability that has become our hallmark in the industry. It isour pleasure to be of service to you. For more information, e-mail canal@canal.ca 155 Cushman Rd. St.Catharines, ON L2M-6T4 Phone: 905-685-9293 Fax: 905-685-9341 Welcome | History | Products | Engineering | Electrical | Mechanical Radar | Health | Links | E-mail The_Company Since 1973 Canal was originallyfounded as Canal Electric in 1973 for the purpose of supplying the marineindustry with the most modern methods and technology in shipbuilding design andto service electrical and electronic systems. Acknowledged as the industryleader in the marine field, Canal, utilizing the knowledge and experience oftheir people, expanded their operation into the industrial and commercialfields. As business withinthe industrial and commercial sectors increased, the company, now CanalContractors, established separate Industrial / Commercial and Marine divisions tofulfill the diverse requirements of their specific markets. We selected ourpeople to answer the anticipated demands of an increasing complex andcompetitive industry. Key management positions were held by experiencedprofessionals with proven track records in their particular area of expertise. Today, Canal is a "multi-trade" company providing, total electrical / electronic,mechanical, instrumentation, shop fabrication and engineering to both theindustrial / commercial and marine industries maintaining its affiliation as a Division ofthe CSE group. Canal Electric develops new control panel. (Dec 1978) Canal: Activating Industry Canal is a leading multi-tradecontractor with the expertise, experience, size, reputation and range ofservices to answer the complex construction and maintenance needs of theIndustrial, Commercial, Institutional and Marine sectors. Canal: Energizing Industry At Canal, each project isunique... each solution tailored to the short and long term needs of client'soperations to maximize productivity and profit. Canal: On Land and Sea Canal has internationalexperience in the design, installation and commissioning of state-of-the-artPower Management, Communications, Propulsion, Navigation, Processing andMaterial Handling Systems. Clients from industries as diverse as Automotive,Chemical, Paper, Food Processing, Manufacturing and Marine look to Canal for innovativeideas, exceptional service and superior workmanship. Canal: Serving You Better From the planning, design andengineering stages of a project, through to the manufacturing and installationprocess, Canal has the in-house flexibility to offer complete project managementcontrol. Cost control, contract administration, labour relations andcommissioning are all optional routine services. Canal: Safety With a full time Safety Director,an Accident Prevention Policy endorsed by the Construction Safety Association ofOntario (which has one of the highest standards in the world) and a firm commitmentto customer safety, Canal boasts an award winning safety program. Canal: Chandler Canal supplies a wide variety ofelectrical and mechanical parts to the shipping industry. If you have a generalidea of the equipment you require and would like to contact our purchasingdepartment directly, click on the link to the right. Canal: Resources Access to the vast resources andknowledge base of our affiliates and parent company, Canadian Shipbuilding andEngineering Ltd., ensures Canal and Canal's clients a competitive edge. Keepingabreast of worldwide developments in all related areas of technology is basic toour business... and our clients' operations. Ownership The CSE Group The Name CSE Group represents a lengthy history and distinguishedreputation in accommodating Canadian marine and industrial requirements. It'sfive operating divisions have delivered over 400 ships since 1900, and in 1985received the Province of Ontario's "Industrial Development Award forManaging Technological Change" , for its effective management oftechnological change in shipbuilding. Products Electro-Inclinometer Systems Introducing a new angle on List control An inertial sensor mounted inside the list control enclosure can detect movement of 1/4 of 1 degree. Supplementary audio alarms signify unsafe conditions. -Facilitates ballasting operations -Greater control while transferring loads -Promotes safer shipping and helps to prevent structural damage of your ship. Canal puts you in greater control The Electro-Inclinometer surpasses standards set by most list meters by incorporating an inertial so accurate, it detects movement of 1/4 of 1 degree. With the installation of this compact unit, Canal's Electro-Inclinometer provides a wealth of information to keep your ship on even keel. In addition to facilitating trim, ballasting and load transfer operations, Canal's Electro-Inclinometer can be used for safety interlock in many different applications; -Drilling platforms to interlock jack-up legs and ballast to prevent excessive listing and ensure upright positioning of the drill tower. -Cargo or tanker vessels for interlocking cargo cranes, ballast and cargo pumps. -Self-unloading vessels to interlock boom and cargo conveyor belts while unloading and pumping. Switchgear and Panels -Main engine control consoles. -Generator control panels -Diesel control panels -Switchboards -Automated unloading systems -Bilge alarm panels -Fire door control panels -Shore power connection boxes -Wheelhouse control consoles -Bow Thruster panels -Ballasting control panels -Winch control -Boom control -Pneumatic control systems -Hydraulic control systems Prestigious Systems from Canal's Control Panel Division -SCR Sootblowing Systems for Hoosier Energy (MEROM Generating Station) India, complete with DCS interface thru Diamond Canapower. -Heater Sootblowing System for Hovensa Corp. (U.S. Virgin Islands) thru Diamond Canapower. -Terminal and Starter Controllers for Sootblowing Systems for various Pulp & Paper Mills and power utilities. -Tolko, Le Pas, Manitoba. -Valley Power, Alberta Communication Systems Canal has designed and commissioned several integrated P/A, telephone, talk-back and alarm systems. We also provide Dial Telephone systems for many applications. Shipyards such as Port Weller Dry Docks and St. John's Shipbuilding have incorporated our systems in their construction with significant savings. The design has proven to be highly commendable by each customer. Engineering Canal is proud of their engineering achievements. Our experience includes the design of the total electrical and electronic systems for the following major constructions. Eleven maximum seaway size automated self-unloading vessels.1-C.N. Ferry 1-Boiler/Bunker cleaning barge for the Canadian Navy 1-Arctic ice breaking cargo ship 1-'R' Class ice breaker, Canadian Coast Guard Design, supply and build the electrical unloading system for many self-unloading ships which include two for Kleven Mek Verksted in Norway and three for Hyundai Heavy Industry in Korea. The design and building of many other systems such as integrated P/A, talk-back and telephone exchanges. -Engine health and fault monitoring -Electro-Inclinometer systems -Fuel and ballast tank gauging systems -Standby generators with auto transfer capabilities No marine or industrial project is too big for Canal. When you have a contract with Canal for your engineering requirements, you can be certain that your project will be of our utmost importance and all class requirements will be met. Canal is proud of their engineering achievements Electrically Speaking on Hull 79 By: Pete Riganelli, Canal Marine Electrical Forman While Port Weller Dry Docks busily assembles a "forebody" for the Hull 79 project, the electricians at Canal Marine prepare to `bring it to life'. Lighting, solenoid valves, motors and cameras are just a few of the items Canal is responsible for. In all, 14 cameras will monitor the unloading process with 10 of these cameras located in the center tunnels focused on the conveyors. Also, in the center tunnels are 20 cast iron explosion proof boxes which house the P.L.C. s (Programmable Logic Controller). The P.L.C is responsible for such things as controlling the opening and closing of any one of the 146 hydraulic gates, switching any one of the 74 vibrators on and off; determining how much each gate is opened and monitoring how much cargo is on the belt at any one time. These are just some of the tasks performed by the P L.C. via a computer in the unloading control room. Although the forebody is 740 feet, over 6500 feet of cable will be installed just to power the 1000 kilowatt bow thruster motor (9 runs of 750 MCM). This doesn't include the thousands of feet of cable required to connect all the other various electrical devices. So, where do you put all this cable? On some of the 3500 feet of cable tray mounted in the center and side tunnels. Approximately 130 fluorescent light fixtures will provide plenty of light in a usually dusty tunnel environ ment. But not all of our work at P.W.D.D. is on the new hull. Several electricians are in the process of preparing the aft end of the "Desmarais" to meet its new mate. Stripping out redundant cables and installing new ones, re-lighting the loop belt and upgrad ing the existing M.C.C. (Motor Control Center) are just a few of the tasks at hand. At Canal Marine's shop a new unloading console and a new ballast console are also being assembled. The main focus of our work has been the installation of cables from the aft end to the forward end. Although these cable runs cannot be completed without the transition piece in place, they are coiled and readied for the final pull when the aft end and new forebody are attached. Currently, there are 22 electricians working for Canal Marine at P.W.D.D., 17 on day shift and 5 on afternoons. General Foreman Don Bryson, along with some Dry Dock veterans such as Wayne Gordon, Dan Hallas, Clay Cloutier and Walter Marzec, to name a few, have combined their skills with some new faces and fresh ideas to install the myriad of cables and new equipment. PREVIOUS PROJECTS Important role for Canal at Copps Coliseum project Talk to anyone in the building industry and they'll tell you that while times have improved since the depths of the recession, big jobs are difficult to land. Sharp minds and sharp pencils are needed when job bids are calculated and tenders are prepared. Both qualities have been in evidence at Canal Contractors which has been retained for at least three major projects since 1983. These include Chrysler Canada's new Windsor van plant, Kellogg's new automated cereal mixing system in London and, most recently, the new $42.8-million Victor Kennedy Copps Coliseum in downtown Hamilton. Canal was the choice for the $3 million electrical contract at Copps Coliseum, which many expect to become the home for a National Hockey League franchise within three years. The facility will also be used for trade shows and large conventions. Naturally, contracts such as these are the envy of the contracting in dustry. However, on site technical expertise is not the only factor in securing such work. A keen sense of project costing is critical. "It's a very competitive marketplace," notes Canal President Don Forgeron. "Bidding for work in an atmosphere like this poses quite a challenge." Meeting deadlines is always important but the Hamilton job had a unique wrinkle. The first event in the new facility will be the World Junior Hockey Championships. The City of Hamilton posted a $250,000 bond against its facility being ready for the event so it was crucial that supply and installation of the main power and service to the 18,000 seat building be on schedule. It is - and more than 100 miles of wire, 22 miles of electrical conduit and 3,600 light fixtures are now encased in the facility, with the international hockey tournament still weeks away. Naturally, the focus will be on the hockey players between Christmas and New Year's when the big games are played. However, long before hockey crowds could gather to watch 'powerhouse' teams from around the world, it took the Canal team and its talents to provide the real electricity. Canal's self-unloading system This fully-automated self-unloading system, designed by Canal Contractors, is one of a possible four systems to be installed in a 15,000-ton barge for the Korean Power Commission to transfer coal to thermal generating plants. Canal has exported several similar systems to Korea, Norway and Japan. Witnessing the demonstration are, left to right, Don Pordham, site superintendent for Stephens-Adamson, Yu Hwan Kim of Hyundai in Korea, Don Forgeron of Canal Electric, Tom Turner, a Canal electrician, Erwin Be lau, a Canal electronics engineer, Frank Sun, a Canal electronics engineer, Casey Opdam, vice-president of Canal and John Elder, sales manager of Stephens-Adamson. Mechanical Mechanical Canal performs the installation and welding of all sizes and types of pipes and pipe-mounted equipment; process piping; high-pressure hydraulics; sewer and water lines; steam and gas piping and tubing both in-plant and underground; and more. Essentially, Canal will execute any work to accomplish process and/or service. FOR SALE Completely rebuilt Collomatic Winch With Auto-Tensioning Feature Certified and tested for pulling power of 11 tons. All components changed to Rexroth Manufacturer. All bearings, brake discs, and brake pads are new. Bronze gears are original. Includes electronic joystick operator. Operation and installation manuals are included. Mooring line is not included. $82,000.00 (supply only) plus applicable taxes. For further information contact: Don Allen Canal, A Division of The CSE Group 157 Cushman Road St. Catharines, Ontario L2M 6T4 Telephone: 905-685-9293 Radar & Navigation With over 30 years of experience and proven ability to supply, service and maintain marine electronics, Canal is on the leading edge of marine technology. Supplying our satisfied customers with Radars, Communication Systems, Depth Indicators, Electronic Charting, T.V. and Satelite Systems, Navtex, EPIRBS, SARTS, and GMDSS are all within the scope of the Canal Marine Electronics Department. We are authorized representatives for the following manufacturers and suppliers. Click on links below for more information on selected items. Charlie Mosher - Sales and Service Mike Rombough - Sales and Service Health and Safety The management of Canal is committed to the prevention of occupational illness and injury. Canal will carry on a continuous program of providing a safe, healthy environment for all of its employees by identifying hazards and minimizing risks. Canal commits itself to placing accident prevention among its objectives to maintain the quality of life of all its employees. Canal expects every manager, supervisor, and worker to contribute to a safe, healthy workplace by understanding and observing all legislative requirements. Canal recognizes the responsibilities of sub-contractors and their workers to meet or exceed the objectives as specified above. It is Canal s policy to perform all work in the safest and most efficient manner possible, consistent with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations: the current Electrical Construction and Maintenance Worker s Safety Manual, and agreement between the I.B.E.W. and E.C.A.O. for electricians; The current Mechanical Contractors Association (MCA) Safety Policy and Reference Manual, C.S.A.O. Refrigeration/Air-Conditioning Safety Manual, C.S.A.O. Millwright Construction and Maintenance Safety Manual, C.S.A.O. Pipe Trades and Sprinkler Fitters Health and Safety Manual and C.S.A.O. Construction Health and Safety Manual for the mechanical trades Please direct questions to: Bob Schoenhals e-mail bob@canal.ca Controller Office of the worker's advisor Links Industrial Links Marine Links Government Links Cool Spots on the Web Health Canada Industry Canada Government of Canada Revenue Canada Statistics Canada Canadian Coast Guard Currency Conversion Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download Canal Inc. Customer Service & Sales Support At Canal, we operate on the philosophy that our customers come first. The division provides 24 hour emergency service to industrial and marine clients in the Southern region of Ontario. Canal sets the standard for high quality, unlimited flexibility and long-term reliability. Our aim is to exceed our customers' expectations in every possible aspect of the project. Canal is committed to service from beginning to end of a project, through follow-up and ongoing maintenance. Innovative approaches to problem solving, highly skilled project teams, a close working relationship with the client, excellence in engineering, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, timely completion and quality workmanship are integral to the way Canal does business. Because we take pride in our work... and yours. Your Name Your Company Name Address City Prov/State Postal Code/Zip Telephone Fax Web Site E-Mail Whatdo you require? The Management Team Don Allen , C.E.T. General Manager Don Cressey Projects Manager Bob Schoenhals Controller Hans J. Schonewille , C.I.M., C.P.P. Purchasing Manager Frank Sun Engineering Manager Jayne Pauls Executive Secretary/Reception Engineering Joe Scodellaro Drafting and Design Mike Faley Electrical designer Electrical/Instrumentation Brad McMillan Electrical/Instrumentation Purchasing Debi Martens Buyer Harry MacNaughton Shipping/Receiving Accounting Debi Martens Industrial Job Cost Denise Penney Marine Job Cost Marnie Sennett Accounts Payable Radar and Navigation Charlie Mosher Sales and Service Mike Rombough Sales and Service Estimating Frank Topa Industrial Electrical Silvio Degasperis , C.E.T. Engineering technologist mechanical/piping/electrical and instrumentation Contol Panel Sales Joe Robertson Control Panel Sales/Supervisor Service Tom Turner Industrial and Marine Electrical Peter DeMoel Industrial and Marine Electrical Stoney Creek Office Bob Kindree Industrial and Marine Electrical General Inquiries canal@canal.ca Canal Marine supplies a wide variety of Electrical mechanical equipmentto the Shipping Industry Canal Marine supplies a wide variety of Electrical mechanical equipment to the Shipping Industry. Please Email us so arepresentitive can get in touch with you. Name Title Organization Work Phone FAX E-mail What are you lookingfor? HansJ. Schonewille, C.I.M.,C.P.P. Canal, a multi-trade contractor, is dedicated to serving the construction and maintenance needs of Industrial, Commercial, Institutional and Marine... Canal Multi Trade Contractors