CEG - Tue October 01, 2019
Thoesen Tractor & Equipment Celebrates 50th Anniversary
On Sept. 6, employees, customers and vendors gathered in Lynwood, Ill., to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Thoesen Tractor & Equipment. The company was founded in 1969 when Peter Thoesen, who worked as a service manager at the local Caterpillar dealer, struck out on his own....
Foley Equipment - Tue October 01, 2019
Foley Hosts Cat's 'In the Trenches' Tour in Kansas, Missouri
During September, Foley Equipment hosted a series of mini-excavator demonstrations in Wichita, Kan.; Manhattan, Kan.; Topeka, Kan.; and Kansas City, Mo. All events took place on the grounds of the Foley facilities, with the exception of the Manhattan event, which was held at the Kansas State University Bill Snyder Family Stadium....
CEG - Tue October 01, 2019
Erb Equipment Co. Hosts NAWIC Women in Construction for Dinner, Equipment Rodeo at Its Facility in Fenton, Mo.
On Sept. 19, about 40 women showed off their skills as Erb Equipment Co. hosted NAWIC Women in Construction for dinner and an Equipment Rodeo at its Fenton, Mo., facility. Ten machines were set up with different challenges for operators....
JESCO - Mon September 30, 2019
JESCO to Host Customer Appreciation Day in Deer Park
JESCO Inc. will host an Octoberfest-themed Customer Appreciation Day on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. at its Deer Park, N.Y., facility, located at 110 East Jefryn Boulevard. In addition to enjoying great food and many door prizes, attendees will have an opportunity to benefit from a variety of educational workshops....
Felling Trailers - Thu September 26, 2019
Felling Trailers Part of Dream It. Do It. Minnesota Statewide Tour of Manufacturing
Have you ever wondered what happens inside manufacturing plants? During the month of October, you can see for yourself during the Dream It. Do It. Minnesota Statewide Tour of Manufacturing. During the statewide event, businesses open their doors for tours during Minnesota Manufacturing Week....
Prinoth - Thu September 26, 2019
Prinoth Displays Variety of Equipment at ICUEE
Prinoth, a leading manufacturer of tracked utility vehicles, will participate in the International Construction & Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) taking place early October in Louisville, Ky., as a key attraction between the 1,000 exhibitors who attend the trade show for utility professionals and construction contractors....
Sheila Capetta – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu September 26, 2019
Chadwick-BaRoss Continues 90th Anniversary Celebration
Chadwick-BaRoss is celebrating its 90th anniversary with special appreciation events at its many locations throughout New England. On Sept. 20, 2019, Chadwick-BaRoss welcomed guests to its Concord, N.H., facility for a day of celebration....
CEG - Thu September 26, 2019
Tyler Equipment Hosts Gold Rush Excavator in Conn.
Tyler Equipment hosted an open house event Sept. 11, 2019, at its Berlin, Conn., location. Attendees were invited to see Volvo's new special edition Discovery Gold Rush EC 200E excavator. Volvo's new special edition Gold Rush EC 200E excavator is touring the country in celebration of Discovery's Gold Rush television series 10th anniversary....
CEG - Mon September 23, 2019
Gregory Poole Hosts Operator Challenge in Clayton, N.C.
Gregory Poole Equipment Company hosted its 2019 Operator Challenge on Aug. 27 to 29 at the Caterpillar Visitor Center in Clayton, N.C. The three-day event brought out 35 operators from across eastern North Carolina to compete in the four machine challenges....
CEG - Mon September 23, 2019
Thompson Tractor Holds GOC Finals in Montgomery, Alabama
The finals of the three-part competition for the Thompson Tractor — 2019 Cat Global Operator Challenge was held in Montgomery, Ala., on Sept. 12. The top contenders from two previous events returned to compete against the best-of-the-best operators and the opportunity to represent Thompson Tractor in the regional finals, with the ultimate goal of competing against operators from around the world at the Cat Global Finals at ConExpo in Las Vegas, in 2020....
