Mon July 23, 2012
Caterpillar to Sell Part of Bucyrus Distribution Business in Canada
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Caterpillar Inc. said Monday that its global mining business has agreed to sell part of its Bucyrus equipment distribution business in Canada to Hewitt Equipment Ltd., its authorized dealer in that region....
Giles Lambertson - Wed July 11, 2012
Blanchard Machinery Sells to S.C. Forestry Commission
When Gene Kodama became South Carolina’s state forester in 2008, it was obvious to him that the heavy equipment needs of the state forestry agency were not being met. Addressing those needs became a priority to him, though it seemed an almost impossible challenge coming as it did at the onset of a severe recession....
Mary Reed - Tue July 10, 2012
Work Under Way on New Caterpillar Facility in Athens
March 16, 2012, was a memorable day in the Peach State. On that date, a ceremonial groundbreaking for Caterpillar’s state-of-the-art facility in Athens, Ga., was held at the intersection of State Route 316 and U.S....
Tue July 03, 2012
More Than 300 Guests Attend Foley CAT New Product Demonstration Event
Foley CAT held a new product demonstration event June 14 at the company’s headquarters in Piscataway, N.J. More than 300 guests attended the evening event, which showcased Caterpillar K Series wheel loaders and E Series excavators, Exodus material handlers, and the Cat CT660 vocational truck....
Tue July 03, 2012
Maine’s LPA Marine Takes Delivery of ’Win a Cat Truck’ Contest Grand Prize
And by sea it came to Peaks. But the quaint and usually quiet Casco Bay, Maine island was ready. Hundreds of visitors had gathered to celebrate the surprise victory of one of their own in the hotly contested 2011 Caterpillar “Win a Cat Truck” contest....
Wed June 27, 2012
Cat H75Es, H95Es Hammers Feature Enhanced Durability,Productivity
Caterpillar is expanding the E Series Hammer line with the addition of the H75Es and H95Es, designed for backhoe loaders and small excavators. E Series Hammers are wholly designed, engineered and manufactured by Caterpillar....
David Mercer - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tue June 26, 2012
Caterpillar Studies Future of Peoria Headquarters
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Caterpillar Inc. announced Monday that it plans to spend the next several months studying ways to modernize its 45-year-old headquarters in Peoria. The study will focus on the company’s long-term needs, including its building and technology, and while there are no plans yet to add to or subtract from Caterpillar’s Peoria presence, "all options are open," spokesman Rusty Dunn said....
Fri June 22, 2012
Patten CAT Enhances Focus on Industrial/Environmental Markets
As of May 2012, Brian Serio has been named Patten CAT’s new industrial/environmental specialist. This recently created position places an enhanced focus on customers that serve in the industrial/environmental markets....
Fri June 15, 2012
Holt Announces New Senior Director of Human Resources
Holt CAT the Caterpillar dealer of south, central, north and east Texas, announced Aline Carmichael as the new senior director of human resource partners. Carmichael will be responsible for leading Holt’s human resource practices, including employment, employee relations, employee benefits, compensation and compliance, and safety and environmental management services....
Thu June 07, 2012
Westport and Caterpillar Announce Agreement to Develop Natural Gas Technology for Off-Road Equipment
Westport Innovations Inc. has signed agreements with Caterpillar Inc to co-develop natural gas technology for off-road equipment, including mining trucks and locomotives. Caterpillar and Westport will combine technologies and expertise, including Westport™ High Pressure Direct Injection (HPDI) technology and Caterpillar’s industry leading off-road engine and machine product technology, to develop the natural gas fuel system....
