Category: Survey

COVID-19 UPDATES

COVID-19 Updates, Drafting, Forestry, Mining, Products, Safety, Survey, Treeplanting, Uncategorized

Operations during COVID-19

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As staff and management of IRL Supplies we are working to do our part to contain the spread of COVID-19. Internally we have adopted new internal policies to keep the risk to our staff, and therefore our customers, to a minimum. We have done this through creating and reiterating healthy work place habits and strict adherence to social distancing. We have also cancelled all un-necessary work travel for as long as is needed. These new policies are in conjunction with any regulations and suggestions provided by municipal, provincial and federal regulators. As the situation changes frequently, so do our policies, please check back often for more details. 

Web Orders

We would like to encourage all of our customers to place orders through our website. This is the safest way for our staff to receive and process your order. www.irlsupplies.com

If you have an account with us and have not yet ordered online, with one phone call we can get you set up and link your web account to your charge account. Please call us to be set up now or return the attached form by email. You may also pay by credit card online at time of purchase even if you have an account

Orders can also be emailed to us at orders@irlsupplies.com

 
Curbside Pick Up

Place your order online (recommended), by email or by phone and we will pack and box up your order with gloved care and bring it to your vehicle on your arrival. Just call our local numbers when in the parking lot and we will bring your order out

Prince George: (250) 562-2185 ext 1

Saskatoon: (306) 934-1666

Prince George, BC (250) 562-2185

   Saskatoon, SK     (306) 934-1666

 

Local Delivery (Prince George only)

We have a nominal charge of $5.00 for deliveries in the bowl area regardless of order size.

 
Store Hours

For now both stores are operating under normal store hours, on Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. This may change in the future as the situation in Canada changes daily, if not hourly at times.

IMPORTANT NOTE: We are suspending our Saturday opening for spring and summer until further notice. Please contact us during regular hours if you need an order that has to be picked up on Saturday

 

Shipping for Out of Town Customers

We are temporarily suspending our same day shipping policy for out of town orders. This will allow us to be able to work through orders in a safer manner and limit our contact with shipping companies so that they also may look after the more serious needs of the nation. We will only be shipping orders out on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

 
Keeping space in the store

We have marked off spacing on the floor at our front counters to give the needed 2m spacing between our staff and customers. We respectfully ask that customers stay behind the makings while in the store. We have also provided markings through out the store to help people manage the distance between themselves and others more easily.

 

 

 

Introducing: The Haglof Vertex Laser Geo

Forestry, Survey

Vertex Laser Geo/ Rangefinder/Hypsometer/ Bluetooth/Compass/GPS/Usb 2.0/SSD disk

Haglöf Sweden introduces the new Vertex Laser models with outstanding capacities for your most accurate and efficient field measurement operation.

The Vertex Laser Geo is the latest from our friends at Haglof Sweden, and they’re pretty excited to share it with the foresters of North America. This compact little machine packs a big punch when it comes to calculating tree heights, measuring distance, crown width, terrain slopes, and even mapping.

“The Vertex Laser Geo 360 packet includes the bright orange Vertex Laser Geo ultrasound and laser measuring instrument, orange transponder T3, adapter and monopod staff. Use the Vertex Laser Geo to measure tree heights in thick forests and in sample plots, to measure in open terrain and for distance measuring from 46cm up to 700 m. Use it to measure crown width, to map areas and trails, to measure terrain slopes, to store and process the collected data. The transponder is used as ultrasound receiver to measure tree heights with ultrasound and on the monopod staff in plot sampling. The Vertex Laser Geo instrument includes built-in GPS and compass, and can be custom programmed, updated, and upgraded. “

Order Online Now: www.irlsupplies.com / More info here: Haglof Vertex Laser Geo PDF

Features

Long range measurement with high precision laser and integrated tilt and compass sensors for accurate 3D measurements. Results are presented in an integrated heads-up display and external, graphic display.

GPS and Mapping

The built in GPS-receiver and a 5-position numeric ID-attribute al-low you to tag important data with coordinates with a simple key press. Your data is stored on a built in SSD drive and immediately available for further processing when connecting a standard USB 2.0 interface to any PC or Apple computer. No installation routines, converting software or special drivers are needed. Your field data can be opened straight in your favorite GIS or spreadsheet application. Complex operations such as area measurement, 3D mapping of targets and Trail mapping have integrated functions that also are available to you without any external tools. The 3D Vector function allows you to measure horizontal targets such as canopy width.

Forestry

Choose the Vertex Laser Geo instrument system with incorporated ultrasound technology if your work mainly takes place in the forest. Ultrasound is superior compared to alternative methods, as it can be used in dense forests and where underbrush is thick. The Vertex Laser system works with an ultrasonic transponder. Use in circular sample plots to quickly and accurately determine if a tree is in or out!

Heights

3-point, 2-point or 1-point or direct measuring – choose preferred method to work with in the easy-to-follow menu system. A non-magnification dot sight helps you to identify individual targets such as tree tops and power lines.

Upgrades and Customizations

New functions can be implemented and alternative firmware’s for user specified utilization standard applications can be offered to you. Contact us for details and offer!

Communication and energy

The built-in Bluetooth V4 Low Energy transceiver enables long range wireless data transfer to your favorite handheld device. The instruments have built-in, long-lasting Li-Ion battery and charging is made with mini USB interface.

 

New General Manager

Drafting, Forestry, Jobs, Mining, Safety, Survey, Uncategorized
New GM Announcement
The owners of IRL are pleased announce the introduction of Mr Leonard Legault as the new General Manager of IRL Supplies in Prince George. Leonard brings decades of management and business experience with him, from running his own companies for 20 years. He has a strong background in Forestry, having spent much of his life involved in the industry. We know Leonard will be a benefit to IRL for years to come and welcome him enthusiastically to the company.
 
IRL Supplies has been in business for over sixty years catering to professionals in forestry, mining & geology, survey, engineering, safety and first aid and has expanded its presence in Western Canada with the purchase of Alltech in Saskatoon, SK. IRL Supplies owner, Rob Romeyn has filled the role of General Manager for over 15 years and will continue as company president as the company continues to grow.
 
As management and staff, we wish Mr Legault a warm welcome to the IRL Family!

IRL acquires Alltech Mining & Forestry Supplies

Drafting, Forestry, Mining, Safety, Survey, Uncategorized

Our quest for world domination has begun! (one step at a time)

IRL Supplies is very pleased to announce that we have acquired Alltech Mining & Forestry Supplies Ltd in Saskatoon. We at IRL wish Alltech’s previous owner Al Kraus all the best in his retirement! In the coming months we look forward to meeting many of their loyal customers as well as expanding the product line offered there.

Al Kraus would like to thank the many customers over the past 21 years of business for their patronage and for the relationships that were formed. He wants to assure everyone that they are in good hands with IRL Supplies (2011) LTD. and you will enjoy continued success with them.

We welcome our new customers and trust that you will be pleased with the high level of service and support you will receive from IRL Supplies.

Alltech Mining  & Forestry Supplies will be a division of IRL Supplies

Rob Romeyn

Owner – IRL Supplies

New Website

Drafting, Forestry, Mining, Safety, Survey

 

Website upgrade! 

 

IRL Supplies is pleased to announce the introduction of our new fully mobile compatible website and site re-design for Summer 2017! www.irlsupplies.com

We have been working closely with our web design partner to make our new site design mobile compatible for use on smart phones and tablets in addition to computers.

While we were working through this process, we decided to take advantage of this time to upgrade the ‘look and feel’ of the site and improve on site navigation as well.

Key features of the new site are:

  • Compatibility with cell phones
  • Compatibility with tablets
  • Larger profile photos of all products
  • Smoother drop down menus for product navigation
  • New look and feel with a cleaner layout

We are excited to be rolling out this new design to the public on Wednesday July 12th!

 

Product pages screen shots on an iPhone in Safari

 

Other navigation pages on iPhone

 

 

The new design and layout for computers (Mac & PC)

 

Since 1958 IRL has been a proud supplier to professionals who work in the field and office for forestry companies, exploration & mining, survey, engineering and related industries, we truly appreciate your support and your business!

As internet technologies have changed, so has how we do business, over the years IRL has seen numerous changes to our website with each bringing new and exciting updates.

Two and a half years ago we contracted out our website design & development with the want and desire to be able to offer you, our valued customer, a site where you could not only order online but also have access to all your account information. This new website is now is being used by dozens of account customers and hundreds of new customers as well.

However, Technology does not stand still of course so the past two months have seen us in the forefront of our industry again re-designing our website to make it fully mobile compatible for phones and tablets. While we were at it, we also took advantage of this opportunity to improve the looks and functionality of our website with new larger product photos, improved product menus and easier navigation, we think you will be pleased with the new design. To that end, our new site will be rolling out this week and as always we welcome your comments. Whether you need to check for a certain product or need to place an order, it is now possible to do so on your computer, phone or tablet!

IRL is an independently owned company with deep roots in our local communities, our mission is to provide exceptional customer service to those in the natural resource industries by consistently meeting or exceeding your expectations and always striving to provide quality, innovative tools for the job. Our word is our guarantee and we welcome you to reach out to us at any time with any questions or concerns

We look forward to continue serving you as we near our 60th year in business

Rob Romeyn

Owner; IRL Supplies (2011) Ltd

The New Brunton Axis

Mining, Survey

Transit__U3A3094_Front_Cover_grandeInvented by Geologists, for Geologists!

The feedback we received on the new Brunton Axis Geo Compass at PDAC 2017 was awesome, students and Geologists alike were excited about the multi featured Axis with features never before offered on a Brunton pocket transit

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The Axis was invented by geologists for geologists and features a significant new twist on the pocket transit that is designed especially for easier geological measurements. Product Details Innovative dual-axis, hollow hinge allows for intuitive, efficient, accurate measurements of planes, lines, bearings, and vertical angles. Only one measurement configuration is needed for strike & dip, trend & plunge, bearing & vertical angle, increasing efficiency and accuracy of measurements. Compass North is parallel to the main hinge axis, making the Axis the only transit able to measure strike and dip concurrently, through contact or sighting methods. Novel lid protractor and rotation around minor axis enables accurate, simultaneous measurement of trend & plunge on any surface, including overhangs. Dimensions (Closed): 3.92″ X 2.78″ X 1.18″ Weight: 12.5 oz Compass Bearing Accuracy: ±1/2 WITH 1° graduations Inclinometer Accuracy: ±1/2 WITH 1° graduations Dip Angle Accuracy: ±1 WITH 2° graduations

Check out these videos from Brunton on the Axis

 Axis Overview
“Getting Oriented”
 “Bearings & Angles”  
“Strike & Dip”  
 “Trend & Plunge”   

If you’d like more information or pricing please contact us toll free at (800) 663-6843 or email our Mining & Exploration Sales Dept: steve.mayoh@irlsupplies.com 

You can also place an order today for the Brunton Axis at our webstore

New General Manager at IRL Supplies.

Drafting, Forestry, Mining, Safety, Survey

New General Manager at IRL Supplies

We are pleased announce the appointment of Mr Kerry Deschamps as the new General Manager of IRL Supplies. Owner Rob Romeyn, who has been with IRL for 30 years, has filled the GM role for the past 12 years and felt it was time for a fresh change, Mr Romeyn will still be staying on as President & CEO.
Mr Deschamps brings a wealth of experience to the IRL team. His 22 years as a Forestry Professional (MScF – Masters Of Science in Forestry) working in Provincial & Federal Governments as well as for Canfor, combined with his more recent experience in administration and finance will be a great benefit to IRL in the years to come! Kerry plays a large role in the community as well and is also the current Program Quality Director with District 96 Toastmasters, Kerry helps support over 140 clubs and is part of the senior leadership team.
As management and staff, we wish Mr Deschamps a warm welcome to the IRL Team!

Established in 1958, IRL Supplies is a 100% Canadian owned, independent family business. Our roots are deep in the communities where we work and serve.

Kerry Deschamps

Kerry Deschamps

Rob Romeyn

Rob Romeyn

Merry Christmas

Drafting, Forestry, Mining, Safety, Survey, Uncategorized

Christmas

Valued customers: To allow our hard working staff an extra break during the holidays, we will be closed December 24 to 27 for Christmas. We will be open again December 28 to 31 and closed on January 1 to 3 for New Years. We thank you greatly for your support and patronage in this past year and look forward to serving you in the future!