Eric Olson –CEG Correspondent - Thu June 14, 2018
New High-Tech Plant Replaces Talladega Mill
After 10 years away, Georgia-Pacific is back in Talladega — a proud development for both the company and those who live in the small town renowned nationally for its rich auto-racing history. Atlanta-based Georgia-Pacific, one of the world's largest paper and lumber manufacturers, is closing in on completing the construction of a new facility in Talladega, the eighth in Alabama to produce products for the company....
CEG - Wed June 06, 2018
Foley Equipment Celebrates New Colby Facility
Foley Equipment, a Caterpillar dealer of Kansas and northwest Missouri, recently celebrated the grand opening of its new facility in Colby, Kan. The company's location on Horton Road represents an investment in the community as Foley Equipment strengthens its roots in northwest Kansas....
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) - Wed June 06, 2018
AEM Elects Caterpillar Executives to Board of Directors, CE Sector Board
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has elected Philip Kelliher, vice president Americas & Europe distribution services division of Caterpillar Inc. , to the AEM board of directors and Anthony Fassino, vice president building construction products division of Caterpillar Inc., to the CE Sector Board to fill unexpired terms....
Wed June 06, 2018
LSR Equipment Opens New Facility in Weatherford, Texas
IEDA member dealer LSR Equipment recently opened a new location in Weatherford, Texas. Previously, LSR was located in Justin, with a second location in Tyler. The Tyler location is not affected by the move....
Caterpillar - Mon June 04, 2018
Cat 814K Wheel Dozer Delivers Operating Comfort, Efficiency, Serviceability Advancements
The new Cat 814K wheel dozer from Caterpillar features a sound-suppressed cab, efficient power unit and transmission drive, and centralized service station configuration to drive machine uptime and operator productivity to new levels....
Caterpillar - Mon June 04, 2018
Cat B-Prefix Hammers Feature Low Owning and Operating Costs, Versatility, Ease of Use
Cat B-Prefix hydraulic hammers, available in B4(s) and B6(s) silenced and B4 and B6 non-silenced versions, are designed for “plug-and-play” operation with a range of compact equipment — while delivering optimum life-cycle value....
CEG - Mon June 04, 2018
Carolina Cat Hosts Open House in South Charlotte, N.C.
On May 24, 2018, Carolina Cat hosted an open house at its South Charlotte, N.C., location. At the event, the Rey Taco food truck offered a full menu of tacos and other Mexican cuisine. The local Spanish radio station, Laraza, also attended the event....
CEG - Mon June 04, 2018
Thompson Tractor Hosts Cat Rental Store Grand Opening
Thompson Tractor Company hosted hundreds of guests and dignitaries at the Grand Opening celebration and official ribbon-cutting ceremony for its all-new Opelika, Ala., Thompson Cat Rental Store on May 24....
Bridgestone Americas Inc. - Wed May 30, 2018
Bridgestone Bloomington Plant Achieves 'Platinum Level' in Caterpillar Supplier Quality Excellence Process Certification
Bridgestone Americas Inc. announced that its off-the-road tire plant in Bloomington, Ill., recently achieved the highest level in the Caterpillar Supplier Quality Excellence Process (SQEP) Certification — Platinum Level for a second consecutive year....
Steve DeBaun - Wed May 30, 2018
DeBaun Retires, IronPlanet to Hold Retirement Auction
Steve DeBaun, owner of Track II Corporation, retired after 30 years with the company. Track II is a company that buys, rents and sells used construction machinery, primarily Caterpillar, and sells new aftermarket and used parts....
