Wed July 30, 2014
Cat 910K, 914K Compact Wheel Loaders Excel in Loader Performance
Two new Cat compact wheel loaders — the 910K, a new model in the range, and 914K, replacing both 914G2 and IT14G2 — feature Caterpillar’s Optimized Z-bar loader linkage, allowing these new models to work with the digging power of conventional Z-bar machines, while also providing the parallel-lift of an integrated tool carrier....
Fri July 25, 2014
Caterpillar 2Q Profit Rises, Revenue Declines
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) - Caterpillar’s second-quarter net income rose 4.1 percent even as revenue slipped. The construction equipment company’s adjusted profit topped Wall Street’s view, but revenue fell short....
Fri July 18, 2014
Ohio CAT to Purchase Part of Cat Mining Distribution Business From Caterpillar
Ohio CAT has acquired the expanded Cat Mining equipment distribution and support business for its territories from Caterpillar Global Mining LLC. Ohio CAT is the authorized Cat dealer in Ohio, northern Kentucky and southeastern Indiana....
Mon June 23, 2014
Ohio CAT Corporate Campus Groundbreaking Under Way
Ohio CAT President Ken Taylor gave employees and guests a glimpse of the past when recounting his memories of the construction of the company’s existing corporate headquarters, which opened in 1971, and outlined a vision of the future as construction began with a ceremonial groundbreaking of the Phase 2 building project on May 28 at the company’s Broadview Heights facility....
Thu June 12, 2014
Darr Equipment Announces Acquisition of Dealerships from Adobe Equipment Houston
Darr Equipment LP recently announced the acquisition of the dealerships of Adobe Equipment Houston LLC, the leading material handling and construction equipment dealer for southeast Texas. "We are excited about Darr’s expansion into the Houston market," said Darr Equipment President, Robert Engstrom....
Wed June 11, 2014
Ray LaHood Becomes Consultant for Caterpillar
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) Peoria-based Caterpillar Inc. has hired former Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood as a consultant. The Journal Star reported that the former Illinois congressman will be the company’s representative on policy matters....
Brenda Ruggiero - Mon June 09, 2014
Sun Construction’s Reputation Shines in Darlington, S.C.
Sun Construction Inc. in Darlington, S.C., has a reputation of being a family owned business with an emphasis on honesty and hard work. Owner Marshall Flowers Sr. said he began his career in agriculture working on a dairy operation with his father in the mid 1970s....
Mon June 02, 2014
990K Wheel Loader Features Increased Productivity, Enhanced Safety
The Cat 990K wheel loader offers more power and increased payload for greater productivity and fuel efficiency. The 990K also features a redesigned cab that delivers a superior operator interface and a quiet environment, and several new features promote operator and maintenance technician safety and performance....
Mon May 26, 2014
Thompson Tractor Acquires Expanded Caterpillar Lineup
Thompson Tractor Co. Inc. announced the company has acquired the expanded Cat mining equipment distribution and support business for its territories from Caterpillar Global Mining LLC. Thompson Tractor is the authorized Cat dealer in Alabama and northwest Florida....
Thu May 22, 2014
Efficiency Production Inc. Names NMC as New Dealer
Efficiency Production Inc., an American manufacturer of trench shielding and shoring safety equipment, recently announced the addition of NMC — The Cat Rental Store to Efficiency’s dealer network....
