FINNING BLOG

In a ceremony celebrating cultural and economic reconciliation, the We Wai Kai Nation and Finning's Campbell River Branch raised the first totem pole on the Nation’s industrial land marking a significant milestone in their partnership...

Our Whitehorse team recently donated two engines to Yukon University's Heavy Equipment Technician program, so students can practice tear-downs, rebuilds, and diagnostics on real equipment before they ever touch a...

Cody Broster, Head of Coals and Metal Mining at Finning, shared with CIM Magazine the complexities behind delivering large equipment like ultra-class trucks and shovels to mine sites...

Keyano College is excited to announce the creation of a new student endowment fund, thanks to the incredible generosity of Bouchier and Finning Canada. These two industry leaders will...

Denise Johnson, President of Caterpillar Resource Industries, showcased Finning's Canadian work as a key example supporting their ambitious goal to triple autonomous trucks...

Finning and Seabridge set up a two-day workshop for 25 secondary school students from Smithers, Houston, and Telkwa to experience being a miner...

Finning Canada is proud to be at the forefront of injury prevention and workplace safety. In September, we had the honour of hosting Caterpillar’s second annual Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) Prevention Summit to our...

Finning Canada has joined the PAIR program, with the goal of becoming certified by the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business...

In a recent episode of the podcast Unapologetic, Morgan Garnett sat down with host Erin Davis to share her journey and insights on psychological...

We’re proud to spotlight the delivery of a limited-edition Centennial dozer—one of only a few worldwide—to our long-standing customer, Pidherny’s. As a multi-generational family...

Since its inception in 2016, Conuma Resources has emerged as a premier producer of steelmaking coal. Based in Northeast BC, they play a vital role in both...

Excavators are the workhorses of modern construction and earthmoving projects. Whether you're breaking ground on a new site or maintaining a mining operation...

Haul trucks are the heavy lifters of modern mining. Whether it’s transporting thousands of tons of ore per day or supporting the efficiency of an entire mine site...

Skid steer loaders are compact, powerful, and impressively versatile making them one of the most valuable machines on construction sites, farms, landscaping projects, and municipal operations...

Finning Canada and Williams Lake First Nation celebrated a milestone in economic reconciliation at our Kamloops facility, with the signing of a mutually beneficial economic agreement...

In the world of heavy equipment, few names carry as much weight as Caterpillar (Cat). For nearly a century, Cat has been leading the charge in manufacturing durable, efficient...

In northeastern Alberta's remote areas, where the nearest hospital can be hours away by road, every second counts in an emergency. For Finning's Wood Buffalo team, supporting the Local HERO Foundation was an easy...

In the world of heavy equipment rentals, reliability, performance, and availability are the qualities that make or break a provider’s reputation. As a leading force in the rental...

At Finning, we pride ourselves on having a positive impact on our customers. That’s why we're excited about FusedEquipment.com — our online marketplace to make buying...

This truck is not the truck of choice by accident, it was actually built for life in the oil sands. Originally designed in 1997 to handle tough underfoot conditions with high torque and...

Bouchier began in 1998 with the founder David Bouchier, a Cat® D6D Dozer, and entrepreneurial determination. Nicole Bouchier, CEO of Bouchier, joined the team fulltime in 2004, and together...

Finning has proudly supported Thompson Rivers University for many years and in 2024 we reached a significant milestone – being inducted into the Thompson Rivers University President’s Circle...

Finning was excited to partner with the Saskatoon Tribal Council’s White Buffalo Youth Lodge (WBYL) again this year for its annual Backpack Giveaway event on August 23, 2024, marking another successful year of community...

Bouchier began in 1998 with the founder David Bouchier, a Cat® D6D Dozer, and entrepreneurial determination. Nicole Bouchier, CEO of Bouchier, joined the team fulltime in 2004, and together...

When Wayne Woodhouse, co-owner of Stony Valley Contracting first got into the business, Cat® equipment was leading in the industry. After 21 years, Stony Valley Contracting continues...

At the AME Roundup conference in Vancouver on Wednesday, the Tahltan Nation Development Corporation (TNDC) and Finning Canada....

Investing in construction equipment can be quite time-consuming. Features and functions need to be clearly understood in order to maximize return on your investment and job site efficiency...

Starting in 2025, most of our Alberta operations will start using wind, solar and hydro power. The carbon-free electricity supplied under this...

For the second consecutive year, we are proud to support the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) INSPIRE Campaign. This campaign is an important part of our broader...

Everything you need to know to start a successful landscaping business. With an average revenue of $400,800 CAD in 2019, landscaping has proven to be a viable start-up...

Running Cat equipment throughout the Okanagan, Trent Dreger, owner of LMC Equipment, knows how reliable and efficient Cat equipment is and how crucial it is...

Using The Cat® Rental Store’s trench shoring installation experts for your projects — Trenches present a number of dangers, including cave-ins, falls, and exposure to dangerous gases. Preventing those accidents is critical...

Careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), including skilled trades, are among the most in-demand across Canada. Over the coming decade, with a retiring workforce, the need is expected continue to rise...

At current count, there are nearly a million unfilled positions in Canada, many of which are in the skilled trades. This gap is creating pressures for companies as they look to recruit talent, though the brunt of this situation has yet to come...

Larger swings in temperature have caused dramatic weather events in Western Canada. In November of 2021, flooding resulted in...

Climate Change has transformed the way many regions across Canada prepare for natural weather events. In BC, the threat of flood...

Eco-Edge Landscapes harnessed the power of Cat and the support of Finning to become one of Kelowna’s most respected landscape companies.

Since 2019 Finning and FIRST Robotics have partnered to support and promote STEM education across Western Canada through...

Dante Bavato, a third-year year apprentice at Finning took home a bronze medal from the Skills Alberta competition earlier this month...

In August, 2021 Finning Canada committed $400,000 to SAIT – making the 20th Anniversary of the Chinook Lodge Resource Centre...

When you’re buying new or used construction equipment, you’re making a major investment.
While it can be tempting to base your decision...

Spring is here, and that means it's time to dust off your heavy equipment and prepare for the busy season ahead!

For those looking to grow their business, quite often the first thing to consider is adding to your fleet. But, between specs, availability, and cost, sourcing...

Fifty of Western Canada’s top equipment operators met in Maple Ridge, BC to compete for the opportunity to advance in the 2022-2023 Global Operator Challenge. The winner advanced to the...

Starting a new business or diversifying an existing one is a challenging task. But, for those equipment operators restricted by harsh winters, it pays to consider how snow and ice management can...

To stay up and running, it’s important to maintain your attachments, keeping them at their very best.                                                                                                                                                                                            

Growing your landscaping fleet can be a tall task. The features and functions of machines and attachments need to be clearly understood in...

From apps to integrations, workflow efficiencies are threaded through most aspects of our daily lives. Yet, this kind of optimization isn’t something that’s..            

Whether you rent or own, you can configure your wheel loader to help you work more efficiently.

With the right attachments, you can rent a mini excavator to complete a wide range of landscaping tasks quickly, safely, and efficiently...

Did you know that you can rent Aerial Work Platforms from The Cat® Rental Store? We carry a wide range of Boom Lifts, Scissor Lifts, and...

Have you ever wondered how a full-service heavy equipment dealer like Finning can help you and your business?                                              

Before the busy autumn season lawn care jobs come to a close, you may want to consider transitioning your landscaping business to take on snow and ice removal services throughout the winter months...