News Releases

The following is a sampling of just some of the engagements and newsworthy events that EKpass has been involved in. For more information about us and our extensive experience and accomplishments, please feel free to contact our offices. We'd love to hear from you!

February, 2012
EKpass becomes exclusive heavy equipment operator training specialists for Finning Mining Canada
January, 2012
EKpass Awarded multi-year contract for mobile equipment operator training by Alberta Special Areas Board
October, 2011
EKpass announces addition of Mel Ternan to EKpass team
September, 2011
EKpass creates sideboom awareness safety tool
August, 2011
EKpass awarded 2 year contract for heavy equiipment operator training by BHP Billiton Ekati Diamond Mine
April, 2011
EKpass commissioned to develop Dozer Operator Training Program for BHP Billiton.
February, 2011
EKpass completes first phase of Web Based Training systems and architecture enhancement.
November, 2010
EKpass commissioned to perform in depth assessment of shovel operator training programs and operations for fortune 500 mining company at one of the world's largest open pit mines.
August, 2010
EKpass becomes exclusive training entity for PileLine Machinery International
June, 2010
EKpass Completes Pipelayer (Sideboom) Operator Training and Certification for Willbros USA
March 12, 2010
EKpass Releases New Tracked Excavator e-Learning program
Dec 22, 2009
On January 9, 2010 EKpass will be featured on Fox Business Network
Sept 29, 2009
EKpass enters into multi-year agreement with Alberta County...
June 15, 2009
EKpass to perform hoisting and lifting audits for major pipleine owner...
June 2, 2009
EKpass commissioned to produce mining shovel operator trainging program for major oilsands company
June 4, 2009
EKpass featured on international television show "Business & Beyond" airing now underway...
Jan 7, 2009
EKpass selected to be part of national television show "Business & Beyond" shooting is completed...
Television
Dec 31, 2008
Significant e-commerce enhancements to EKpass payment methods...
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June 7, 2008
EKpass provides shipboard crane operator training in the Persian Gulf...
ACT ship
June 3, 2008
EKpass signs multi-year agreement with leading natural gas utility company...
saskenery
March 20, 2008
EKpass selected by Yukon Mine Training Association to provide haul truck operator training...
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Feb 13, 2008
EKpass selected as exclusive operator trainers for manufacturer of world's largest haul trucks...
liebherr truck
Feb 12, 2008
EKpass commissioned to provide electric and hydraulic front shovel operator training to large oil sands mine in Northern Alberta, Canada...
cnrl
Jan 21, 2008
EKpass acquires joint venture partner, brings all creation and delivery components of web and computer based training into central location...
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Nov 2, 2007
EKpass commissioned to develop and deliver customized operator training in highly specialized big inch pipeline construction industry...
pipeline
Nov 1, 2007
EKpass opens additional office in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada...
saskatoon
Aug 17, 2007
EKpass commences delivery of multiple machine operator training for leading natural gas utility company...
trencher
Aug 1, 2007
EKpass signs multi year agreement to provide multiple machine type operator and truck training to all county operations...
strathcona
June 26, 2007
leading global manufacturer of mining equipment selects EKpass as exclusive factory authorized trainers for giant drag lines...
p&h dragline
April 23, 2007
EKpass called back to provide more training to Canadian Military installation, delivers road building training...
Graders
Jan 25, 2007
EKpass responds to request and presents "Operator Training, Impact to Maintenance Costs" to COSMET organization in Austin, Texas...
cosmet
Nov 28, 2006
EKpass provides training at second large diamond mine in Northern Canada...
diavik
Nov 27, 2006
EKpass commences development of computer based electrical and mechanical training programs for electric shovels for leading global manufacturer...
P&H screen
January 30, 2006
EKpass commences development & delivery of operator training for all equipment and heavy trucks used by the City of Minneapolis Fleet Services under multi-year contract...
sweeper
Nov 18, 2005
EKpass launches web based training for operators...
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July 25, 2005
EKpass commences productivity enhancement training for electric shovels at second oil sands mine in Northern Alberta, Canada...
May 4, 2005
leading global mining equipment manufacturer commissions EKpass as the only factory authorized training entity worldwide...
China
December 6, 2004
Fortune 500 aluminum producer commissions EKpass, development & delivery commences for complete operator training for all mobile equipment used at aluminum smelter...
Crane
October 23, 2004
leading oil sands mine commissions EKpass to assess existing giant electric shovel operators, EKpass commences assessments...
4100 boss
February 18, 2003
United States Navy hires EKpass, training developed and delivered for modular container movers at major cargo facility...
stacker
Jan 21, 2003
Fortune 500 aluminum producer commissions EKpass, development & delivery commences for complete operator training for all mobile equipment used at major aluminum rolling mill...
trackmobile
July 17, 2002
EKpass commences operator training at large diamond mine in the Canadian North...
ekati
May 27, 2002
EKpass hired as expert witnesses by Oregon law firm...
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April 28, 2002
United States Marine Corps. receives first session of specialized operator and maintenance training...
marine
April 15, 2002
Fortune 500 aluminum producer commissions EKpass to perform a needs assessment for existing mobile equipment operator training programs...
crane
July 30, 2001
Cemex USA Senior management approves mobile equipment policy as created by EKpass team...
cemex
January 10, 2001
EKpass commences operator training at multiple locations for Cemex USA...
cemex
Nov 27, 2000
EKpass commissioned to perform an assessment and audit of mobile equipment operations at 15 selected locations across the USA...