Heavy Machines LLC held an open house/customer appreciation event Oct. 3, 2025, in Piperton, Tenn.

The event featured live equipment demos, multiple door prizes, a complimentary BBQ lunch and a visit from Link-Belt's "Pink-Belt" excavator.

The Pink-Belt is on a nationwide tour ending to raise awareness and money for breast cancer research. Guests at events where the Pink-Belt is present can donate or purchase a T-shirt to support the cause and help save lives.

Winners of the door prizes included:

• Tommy Williamson, River Metals — cooler

• Johnny Gordan, B&M Metals — grill

• Robby Richardson, Century Construction — $500 Bass Pro gift card

• Destiny Yancey — cup

• Kiara Ayala, Degado – Cup

• Kiara Ayala — cup

• Arturo Vargas, Yard Works — cup

The Pink-Belt journey will culminate at ConExpo-Con/AGG in Las Vegas in March 2026, where it will be auctioned, with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting the National Breast Cancer Foundation and CHI Saint Joseph Health Foundation's Yes, Mamm! program. CEG