Lori Tobias – CEG Correspondent - Wed February 14, 2018
Crews Dig Deep to Save Energy on $300M Hospital Project
As changing weather patterns lead to an ever-warming earth, contractors on a $300 million hospital project in Alaska are taking a tip from the Alaska oil pipeline, installing 16-in. diameter steel pilings drilled 55-ft.-deep that essentially keep the earth cold....
Wed February 07, 2018
Paving Company Wins Big at Super Bowl LII Stadium
While viewers of Super Bowl LII on Feb. 4, 2018 at US Bank Stadium may not notice the exceptional flatness of the field, the crew from Park Construction will know they notched the first NFL win at the stadium....
Wed February 07, 2018
Patten Cat Names Stahl as Newest Sales Team Member
Patten Cat recently announced the promotion of Andrew “Drew” Stahl as the company's newest machine sales representative covering both Lake and McHenry counties in Illinois. In his new role, Stahl is responsible for the entire Caterpillar construction equipment line....
Fri January 26, 2018
Cat Financial Announces 2017 Year-End Results
Cat Financial reported revenues of $2.69 billion for 2017, an increase of $94 million, or 4 percent, compared with 2016. Profit was $586 million, a $202 million, or 53 percent, increase from 2016. The increase in revenues was primarily due to a $61 million favorable impact from higher average financing rates and a $48 million favorable impact from lending activity with Caterpillar, partially offset by a $29 million unfavorable impact from lower average earning assets....
Mon January 15, 2018
HDA Truck Pride Expands Footprint with Foley Equipment Company
Foley Equipment Company has partnered with HDA Truck Pride to enhance and expand quality parts and services for their customers. With an increased focus on truck service throughout Kansas and northwest Missouri, the partnership heightens Foley's ability to grow, while continuing to maintain their high level of quality parts and services to their customers....
The Associated Press - Wed January 10, 2018
Caterpillar Names Deerfield Its Headquarters in SEC Filing
DEERFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Caterpillar Inc. for the first time has officially listed its address with the Securities and Exchange Commission as being in the Chicago suburb of Deerfield instead of Peoria....
Tue January 02, 2018
Caterpillar Extends Full-Machine Warranty to 24 Months for Compact Equipment
Caterpillar has extended its machine standard warranty to 24 months or 2,000 hours for skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, multi-terrain loaders and mini excavators sold in the U.S. and Canada by authorized Cat dealers....
Giles Lambertson - Wed January 03, 2018
Oak Island Treasure Hunters Turn to Caterpillar for Digging Needs
Oak Island is a dream for buried-treasure hunters, tantalizing them with links to 14th-century explorers, 17th-century gold coins and mysterious coded messages. For nearly 200 years, the island has drawn treasure-seekers....
Emily Buenzle - Fri December 29, 2017
Acquisitions Abound Among Industry Giants in 2017
2017 yielded a flurry of activity for some of the biggest names in the construction industry. Mergers, acquisitions and partnership announcements made headlines at a steady pace throughout the year as businesses did their part to strengthen the brands so many rely on to get the job done....
Dick Rohland - Wed December 27, 2017
HCPA Students to See New Sports Dome, Classrooms in 2018
Progress clearly moved forward in dramatic fashion when crews recently raised a 89,000 sq. ft. air supported sports dome as part of a multi-year expansion program for the Hmong College Prep Academy (HCPA) in St....
