Mon February 03, 2003
Southampton, NY, Kids Rejoice Over New Rec Facility
The North Sea Recreational Facility (NSRF) is among the largest projects that Guillo Contracting, of Southampton, NY, has ever tackled.
In October 2002, Guillo was awarded the contract, spearheaded by the Town of Southampton Parks Department in Southampton, NY....
Thu January 23, 2003
Bobcat System Tag Teams on Sandy Soil Conditions in SC
It takes special equipment to work productively in the sandy soils of South Carolina. That’s why John Haus and Ron Bracebridge, partners of J & R Contracting, rely on their all-track Bobcat System....
Wed January 15, 2003
Caterpillar 257 Multi-Terrain Loader
Bill Zack, of Zack Excavating, likes to be first. It doesn’t matter if it is racing cars on the weekend, bidding a job, or buying equipment. He likes to be the first one to try anything new. Being first has become an equipment purchasing philosophy for Zack....
Giles Lambertson - Thu January 09, 2003
Sticking to Basics Proves Senter’s Formula for Success
Meredith Senter began selling small Ford farm tractors in 1962 from a dealership located on the south edge of Raleigh, NC.
The low-powered, two-wheel-drive Fords in blue and gray were a common sight on small farms as well as on large ones....
Fri December 13, 2002
U.S. Aluminum Processor Enhances Productivity With Mustang Skid Steers
Operating some of the largest aluminum-processing facilities in the mid-southern United States, Tennessee Aluminum Processors Inc., has found the key to productivity—skid steer loaders. According to Larry Wayne Henson, Tennessee Aluminum’s general manager, the use of skid steers is a major contributor to the company’s reputation as “number one” in aluminum recoveries....
Wed October 09, 2002
Cleveland Brothers Signs Deal With McCarthy to Sell Cat Skid Steer Tires
Cleveland Brothers, the Caterpillar heavy-equipment and power systems dealership in central Pennsylvania, has signed an agreement with McCarthy Tire.
In the agreement, Cleveland Brothers will help McCarthy Tire to sell Caterpillar skid steer tires to end users in the dealer’s 32-county area....
Wed August 14, 2002
Strathmeyer Keeps Tradition Alive With Cat 262 Skid Steer
For four generations the Strathmeyer family has been supplying evergreen trees from its headquarters in Dover, PA.
The family tradition began in the early 1900s, when Charles H. Strathmeyer sold trees from his grocery store in downtown York, PA....
Wed May 22, 2002
East Coast Green Grows With Caterpillar Equipment
In 1993, brothers Chauncey and Hunter Webster started an excavating company with two old pickup trucks, a $5,000 loan and a dream. Today, that dream is a reality called East Coast Green Inc., of St. Thomas, PA....
Sat April 20, 2002
NV’s Cashman Tops in Skids
Cashman Equipment Company, Nevada’s exclusive Caterpillar dealership, finished 2001 at the top of the dirt pile. With approximately one-third of the Nevada market, the company was named tops in skid steer loaders sales among all North American Caterpillar Dealerships (NACD).
“This is an incredible achievement for our dealership, with double the market share we had in 2000,” said Dave Damboise, rental and compact equipment manager....
Amanda L. Gutshall - Thu March 28, 2002
Thousands Flock to Las Vegas for ConExpo/ConAGG Extravaganza
With more than 100,000 visitors and registered guests, ConExpo/ConAGG 2002 started and closed with a bang.
Major manufacturers launched scores of machines with much fanfare and a quality crowd to usher it all in.
The enormous trade show was also a chance for many industry-wide associations to hold annual meetings and other hospitality events.
A multitude of seminars, running throughout all five days, kept contractors and other visitors up to date on the latest technology, law changes and industry news.
Two exciting portions of the week included the United States Skeleton Olympic team, which graced the New Holland equipment exhibit on Wednesday, March 20....
