Tue December 29, 2009
Milton CAT Hosts ’Grade Us’ Field Day in Syracuse, N.Y.
Milton CAT recently hosted a “Grade Us” field day at its Syracuse, N.Y., facility to introduce the newest grade control, machine automation and GPS hardware and software. The event was planned to give guests a chance to have one-on-one talks and to operate Cat machinery — excavators, skid steers, dozers, a roller and motorgrader — featuring different versions of the new grading technology, from laser and GPS automation to a total robotic station solution....
Fri August 14, 2009
Milton CAT Holds Compact Equipment Field Day in Batavia
Milton CAT held a Compact Equipment Field Day June 25 at its Batavia, N.Y., facility. The event, which was co-hosted by the New York State Landscapers’ Association, provided New York State farmers, contractors and landscapers and their families an opportunity to learn which work tool would help them make the most money, how it feels to operate the new Caterpillar steel undercarriage compact track loader and hoe to service appropriately their compact equipment....
Fri July 31, 2009
Milton CAT Unveils New D7E Dozer at Syracuse Quarry
When Milton CAT announced it was going to unveil the much talked about D7E to a group of upstate New York customers, the reaction was curiosity, anticipation and excitement — but not surprise. The unveiling took place not at a showroom or a fancy venue, but at a job site....
Fri June 19, 2009
Maine Asphalt Paving Assoc. Paving Seminar Lays Down Important Facts
The sixth annual spring seminar and equipment show of the Maine Asphalt Pavement Association (MAPA) was an opportunity for Maine paving professionals, engineers, architects, state and public works employees to refresh their skills and learn about the latest industry trends and regulations....
Fri June 05, 2009
Milton CAT Hosts SkillsUSA’s Diesel Equipment Technology Competition
As part of its ongoing commitment to training and education, Milton CAT hosted the Diesel Equipment Technology portion of the SkillsUSA state competition at its facility in Milford, Mass. SkillsUSA, a national nonprofit organization, is a partnership of students, teachers and industry representatives, working together to ensure America has a skilled work force....
Fri May 29, 2009
Letourneau Clears the Way for Far-Reaching Pipeline in N.Y.
What goes through your mind when you get an invitation to bid on an out-of-state project? What if it is one of the largest projects your company has ever done? “We went from excitement, to worry and then back to excitement,” said Mark Letourneau, president and director of operations of Letourneau Products Manufacturing Corporation, a second generation land clearing contractor based in Freetown, Mass....
Fri May 22, 2009
Milton CAT Hosts R.I. Independent Contractors and Associates
The Rhode Island Independent Contractors and Associates (RIICA) held its most recent association meeting at Milton CAT’s Milford, Mass., location. Most association members made their way to Milton CAT by bus, traveling together from Rhode Island as a group....
Fri March 27, 2009
Milton CAT Hosts the American Rental Association of Mass.
The February meeting of the American Rental Association of Massachusetts (ARAM) was held at Milton CAT in Milford, Mass. Fifty-six people from 27 businesses attended the meeting. ARAM Executive Director Gene La Pierre commented, “The Milton CAT facilities and the discussion of Damage Waivers combined to make this event one of the best attended events in recent history.”With headquarters in Moline, Ill., the American Rental Association (ARA) is the international trade association for owners of equipment rental businesses and manufacturers and suppliers of rental equipment....
Fri January 30, 2009
Milton CAT Helps Customers Stay Abreast of Emissions Regs
As emission regulations get stricter, staying ahead of the latest requirements becomes a challenge in itself for busy equipment owners. “It can especially become a problem when you’re involved in a bid process and you have to make sure you are meeting the required specs,” explained Steve Earle, manager of the New York Parts and Service Sales Representatives at Milton CAT, who said that its customers rely on Milton CAT to keep them abreast of news and trends that affect the industry....
Fri January 16, 2009
Milton CAT Timely Workshops Draw Hundreds of Attendees
Braving uncertain weather, deadlines and schedules, plus the heavy demand of end-of-the-year commitments, a large number of companies attended the latest round of Milton CAT workshops. “People want to know how to best take advantage of the economic incentive package and of Section 179 of the IRS Code,” said Customer Experience Champion Eric Griffin....
