Chris Kaergard - Mon July 17, 2017
Caterpillar Featured at White House Event
Equipment from Caterpillar Inc. will be on display to promote manufacturing in the state of Illinois on July 17 at a White House event. The “Made in America” product showcase at the Executive Mansion will feature one product from each of the 50 states in the union, including a Caterpillar 966M wheel loader....
Fri July 14, 2017
Thompson Tractor Adds IROCK, Screen Machine Industries
On June 1, Thompson Tractor officially became an IROCK and Screen Machine Industries dealer of the entire state of Alabama and the panhandle of Florida. In order to facilitate this product line expansion, the company hired a materials industry expert, made a substantial initial investment in units for sale or rental and parts, and is actively engaged with both of the manufacturers for product and service training....
Wed July 12, 2017
Indiana Caterpillar Plant to Donate Generator
An Indiana-based Caterpillar Inc. plant is marking its 35-year anniversary in Lafayette by making a donation to a nonprofit that helps people in Haiti. Lafayette's Caterpillar Large Engine Center plans to donate a generator powered by engines built at the plant....
Tue July 11, 2017
Caterpillar to Supply Equipment, Parts to City of Tuscon
Serving as the lead agency of the National IPA for this procurement, the City of Tucson, Ariz., recently solicited a competitive bid for heavy construction equipment, parts, accessories, supplies and related services from industry manufacturers....
Mon July 10, 2017
Thompson Tractor Names New Vice President of Earthmoving Sales
On June 15, Thompson Tractor Co. Inc., Birmingham, Ala., selected Charles B. “Charlie” Stevens as the new vice president of earthmoving sales, which includes Thompson Tractor's Cat Rental Store Division....
Wed July 05, 2017
Fastbrick Robotics Signs Memorandum of Understanding With Caterpillar
Australian robotic technology company, Fastbrick Robotics Limited has entered into a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) with Caterpillar Inc. to discuss and develop a potential framework for collaboration regarding the development, manufacturing, sales, and services of Fastbrick Robotics' robotic bricklaying technology (FBR technology). The MOU also establishes a strategic alliance board with representatives from both companies that intends to develop that framework and consider how best to offer this FBR technology to Caterpillar's construction customers....
Wed June 28, 2017
Caterpillar Vice President Doug Hoerr Announces Retirement
Caterpillar Inc. announced Doug Hoerr, vice president of the material handling & underground division (MH&U), has elected to retire from the company. Caterpillar's board of directors has appointed a new vice president, and the company also is announcing new responsibilities for three current vice presidents....
Zacks Equity Research - Thu June 22, 2017
Cat Sees Big Sales Rise in May
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) reported 8 percent rise in sales in May, a pick up from 1 percent growth witnessed in April and March thanks to continuing improvement in Asia Pacific, particularly in Resource Industries....
Wed June 21, 2017
Cat Excavator Makes Appearance 'Transformers: The Last Knight'
A Cat excavator is next in line to carry on the tradition of Cat equipment appearing on the big screen when it joins the team of hero robots in the highly-anticipated film "Transformers: The Last Knight," directed by Michael Bay....
Tue June 20, 2017
Caterpillar Venture Capital Invests in Software Company
Caterpillar Venture Capital Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., announced a strategic investment in Alight Inc., a San Francisco-based SaaS (software as a service) technology company that develops industry-specific solutions for financial forecasting and scenario analysis....
