Thu March 14, 2013
Caterpillar Launches CAT B10 Rugged Smartphone
Caterpillar has announced the CAT B10, a new IP67-certified rugged Android smartphone. The phone itself, seemingly built to withstand the rigors of most construction sites, features a 3.2 –inch display and is covered in damage resistant rubber....
Wed March 06, 2013
Caterpillar Sponsored Boat Tags Great White Shark
After enduring ten days of high winds and rough seas off the coast of Jacksonville, FL, the OCEARCH team caught and released on March 3 the first Great White Shark ever satellite tagged south of Cape Cod, MA....
Thu February 28, 2013
Foley Industries Receive Women-Owned Business Certification From NWBOC
Foley Industries and its three operating entities, Foley Equipment Company, Foley Rental and Foley Rebuild Center, have each been officially certified as a Women Business Enterprise (WBE) by the National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC)....
Thu February 14, 2013
450F Design Enhancements Include More Power, Efficient Electronic Control
The new four-wheel-drive Cat 450F backhoe loader center pivot complements the durability, reliability, and lifting performance of its 450E predecessor with a more efficient overall design, including more horsepower, electronic control of the hydraulic system, serviceability improvements, and added operator comfort and convenience, according to the manufacturer....
Joshua Freed - AP BUSINESS WRITER - Tue February 05, 2013
Caterpillar Sees Uncertain 2013 After Tough 4Q
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Caterpillar said on Jan. 28 that its 2013 profit could shrink if the world’s economy doesn’t pick up in the second half of the year, as mining companies and builders remain cautious about buying new gear....
Brenda Ruggiero - Wed January 30, 2013
Bob Kukulski Ends Stellar 39-Year Sales Career With N.J.’s Foley CAT
Bob Kukulski recently closed a chapter in his life when he retired from a 39-year career with Foley Incorporated, the Caterpillar dealer in North Jersey, Staten Island, and Bermuda. Kukulski’s job at Foley began on Oct....
Mon January 28, 2013
Caterpillar Reports Revenues and Profit for 2012
Caterpillar Inc has annonced that fourth-quarter 2012 sales and revenues were $16.075 billion, down $1.168 billion from $17.243 billion in the fourth quarter of 2011. The impact of changes in dealer new machine inventories lowered sales by about $1.4 billion as dealers reduced inventories about $600 million in the fourth quarter of 2012, compared with an increase of about $800 million in the fourth quarter of 2011....
Tue January 22, 2013
Caterpillar Taking Charge for China Mismanagement
PEORIA, Illinois (AP) - Caterpillar Inc. said Friday that it found deliberate "accounting misconduct" at a recently acquired company in China. The U.S. based construction and mining equipment company has removed several managers at the company and will take a non-cash $580 million charge in the fourth quarter tied to the misconduct....
Mon January 14, 2013
Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Introduces New Parts Guarantee
Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc., has announced the launch of the Jungheinrich® “Parts Fast or Parts Free Guarantee,” which ensures next-business-day delivery of parts, or they are free, including freight....
Thu November 15, 2012
Foley Touts Benefits of Cat Certified Rebuilds at Event
On Dec. 5, 2012, 65 guests and Foley staff assembled for a dinner and presentation to learn about the benefits of a Cat Certified Rebuild. Customer support representatives, certified rebuild technicians and other supporting staff were on hand, including Mariann Cliff, product support technology consultant who had a table set up to talk about Product Link....
