LaBrie Awarded Patent For Bi-Compartment Truck

May 7, 2004 9:56 AM, Erin Spinka

St. Nicholas, Quebec -- LaBrie Equipment Ltd. has received a U.S. patent for its automated bi-compartment truck, which features a chute system designed to collect two types of waste at once. Two different roll-carts or one bi-compartment roll-cart can be used with the truck, according to the company. LaBrie also has applied for a Canadian patent.

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