Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Tue September 17, 2019
New Bridges Part of $3B I-94 MDOT Project
As part of its $3 billion I-94 Modernization Project, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is demolishing and reconstructing 14 bridges in Detroit in advance of the main work via the Advanced Bridges program between 2019 and 2022 to help minimize the traffic impact of the construction on local residents and businesses when the main project gets underway....
CEG - Wed September 18, 2019
Fabick Cat Gives Customers Special Preview of New Machines at Caterpillar's 'In the Trenches Tour' Stop in Fenton, Mo.
On Aug. 28, Fabick Cat hosted Caterpillar's first-ever "Mini-Excavator in the Trenches Tour" at its headquarters in Fenton, Mo. Fabick Cat was the first of 20 dealers to host the roadshow, which will conclude later this fall....
Ohio Cat - Tue September 17, 2019
Ohio Cat Breaks Ground on New Perrysburg Facilities
Ohio Cat, the authorized and exclusive Caterpillar Dealer in Ohio, northern Kentucky and southeastern Indiana, kicked off construction of its newest building project with a ceremonial groundbreaking at its recently-purchased property in the city of Perrysburg....
Caterpillar - Tue September 17, 2019
Cat COMMAND for Compaction Helps Contractors Achieve Compaction Quality
Caterpillar announced the release of Cat COMMAND for Compaction, an operator-assisted technology that automates the soil compaction process and helps contractors achieve compaction quality. The COMMAND for Compaction system is available for use on select Cat vibratory soil compactors as a dealer installed kit on both new and existing B-Series machines....
Caterpillar - Thu September 19, 2019
Enhancements to Cat Half-Lane Cold Planers Improve Operation, Service
Caterpillar Inc. has announced updates to the PM620, PM622, PM820, PM822 and PM825 half-lane cold planers. These milling machines now meet U.S. EPA Tier IV Final and EU Stage V emission standards powered by a fuel-efficient Cat C18 turbocharged, 6-cylinder diesel engine....
Caterpillar - Wed September 18, 2019
Caterpillar Introduces Updates to the PM310, PM312 and PM313 Cold Planers
Caterpillar Inc. announced new updates to the PM310, PM312 and PM313 cold planers. The PM300 Series is ideal for small-to-medium job sites where compact dimensions, optimum maneuverability and high production capabilities are required....
Caterpillar - Tue September 17, 2019
Caterpillar Introduces the RM400 Rotary Mixer
Caterpillar Inc. 's RM400 rotary mixer replaces the RM300 rotary mixer and offers many new features and enhancements including 19 percent more power, an enhanced operating environment and better maneuverability....
Caterpillar - Mon September 16, 2019
Caterpillar and Trimble to Release eRoutes 3.0 Asphalt Delivery Solution
Caterpillar Inc. and Trimble Inc. announced the release of eRoutes 3.0, a subscription-based plug-and-play digital telemetry solution designed specifically to serve the asphalt paving industry. The addition of eRoutes technology gives customers a proven, scalable process control solution that helps coordinate and synchronize the timely delivery of asphalt to the job site, a key to paving efficiency and quality, according to the manufacturer....
Ken Liebeskind -CEG Correspondent - Wed August 28, 2019
Construction of Bennington Historic District Begins
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Aug. 7 to launch the revitalization of Bennington, Vt.'s Putnam Block that will transform three historic buildings into a vibrant urban hub. Bread Loaf Corp. , Middlebury, Vt., is the lead contractor and has begun the job with demolition and abatement work, according to client services manager Paul Wyncoop....
Caterpillar - Mon August 26, 2019
Caterpillar Rolls Out New Cat D3 Series Skid Steer and Compact Track Loaders
Caterpillar announced the release of 16 new Cat D3 Series skid steer loader (SSL) and compact track loader (CTL) models. These new machines advance the D and D2 Series' reputation for quality, comfort, and performance and deliver improvements in operator experience and track loader stability....
