# Carolina Cat Holds Grand Opening of Winston-Salem Branch

- **Published:** 2026-08-27
- **Edition:** Southeast
- **Source:** Construction Equipment Guide
- **Authors:** CEG
- **URL:** https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/carolina-cat-holds-grand-opening-of-winstonsalem-branch/72113
- **Tags:** Business News, Carolina Cat, new facility

## Summary
Carolina Cat celebrated the grand opening of its new Winston-Salem branch Aug. 12, 2026.

## Article

[Carolina Cat](https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/dealers/carolina-cat/661), a division of Weisiger Group, celebrated the grand opening of its new Winston-Salem branch Aug. 12, 2026, highlighting continued investment and job growth in the Piedmont Triad region.

“This new Winston-Salem facility represents our continued investment in the people and communities we serve,” said Amanda Cornelson, president of Weisiger Group. “As we celebrate our 100th anniversary, we're proud to keep growing in ways that strengthen our partnerships and help our customers succeed.”

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The 35,605-sq.-ft. facility sits on 14 acres and officially opened in July. The branch employs 31 team members and supports Carolina Cat customers throughout western North Carolina.

The facility features purpose-built service and maintenance areas, equipment display and storage space, customer parking, heavy-equipment access and maneuvering areas, wash and maintenance areas and infrastructure designed to support the branch's long-term operations.

The grand opening included remarks from company leadership, a ribbon-cutting ceremony and opportunities to tour and photograph the new facility.

The event took place during a milestone year for Weisiger Group, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026. The new Winston-Salem location reflects the company's continued commitment to investing in the communities it serves.

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“This location gives our customers faster access to the equipment, parts, and service they rely on to keep projects moving,” said Mike Tropsha, executive vice president of Carolina Cat. “It also provides our team with a modern, well-equipped workspace designed to support safety, efficiency, and long-term growth.”

## Photos

![The new Winston-Salem location reflects the company’s continued commitment to investing in the communities it serves.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-72113-S-CAR-CAT-WS-OPEN-10_jpeg.jpg)
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![The new Winston-Salem location reflects the company’s continued commitment to investing in the communities it serves.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-72113-S-CAR-CAT-WS-OPEN-11_jpeg.jpg)
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![The newest Carolina Cat branch is conveniently located at 4189 North Patterson Ave. in Winston-Salem.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-72113-S-CAR-CAT-WS-OPEN-12_jpeg.jpg)
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![Amanda Cornelson (C), president, Weisiger Group and dealer principal of Carolina Cat, celebrates the opening with other members of the Winston-Salem team.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-72113-S-CAR-CAT-WS-OPEN-1_jpeg.jpg)
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![The company has a large parts warehouse that will be stocked for customer’s needs.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-72113-S-CAR-CAT-WS-OPEN-2_jpeg.jpg)
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![The shop features 13 service bays including six bays on each side of the shop and one center bay.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-72113-S-CAR-CAT-WS-OPEN-3_jpeg.jpg)
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![Carolina Cat can help you implement the latest technologies from Caterpillar and SITECH Horizon to improve productivity, efficiency and safety. Discussing this (L-R) are Todd and Chris Snead of Snead’s Grading and Excavation in Lexington, N.C.; Nate Moran of Caterpillar; and Adam Leviner, of Carolina Cat Construction Technologies.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-72113-S-CAR-CAT-WS-OPEN-4_jpeg.jpg)
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![(L-R): Mitch Christenbury of Carolina Cat welcomes David Kyle, Josh Arnold, Harvey Higgins and Todd Miller, all of Vulcan Materials Company in Winston-Salem.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-72113-S-CAR-CAT-WS-OPEN-5_jpeg.jpg)
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![Loflin Concrete supplied the concrete for the Carolina Cat location. (L-R) are Alan Cervantes and Randy Beeson, both of Loflin Concrete in Kernersville, N.C.; and Dustin Tuck and Kurt Held, both of Carolina Cat.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-72113-S-CAR-CAT-WS-OPEN-6_jpeg.jpg)
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![(L-R) are Ed Weisiger Sr., chairman emeritus, Carolina Cat; Ned Story, retired of Carolina Cat; and Brenden Mueller.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-72113-S-CAR-CAT-WS-OPEN-7_jpeg.jpg)
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![Representing Carolina Cat and ready to help (L-R) are Stacy Gray, Mike Tropsha, Agnes Weisiger, Nathan Skipper and Mark Kincer.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-72113-S-CAR-CAT-WS-OPEN-8_jpeg.jpg)
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![(L-R) are Kirk Macemore, Ben Patrick and Ben Arbeiter, all of Carolina Cat.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-72113-S-CAR-CAT-WS-OPEN-9_jpeg.jpg)
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