CEG - Thu April 14, 2022
Kelly Tractor Hosts Cat Operator Challenge at Ft. Myers, Fla., Branch
Kelly Tractor kicked off its series of 2022 Cat Global Operator Challenges at its Ft. Myers, Fla., branch on April 9. A large turnout of contestants and their families came out to see some of the best operators in the area compete for an opportunity to take one of the top spots, compete against other Kelly Tractor top contestants at upcoming challenge events, move on to regional finals and potentially advance to the Global Operator Challenge Finals at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023 in Las Vegas where Caterpillar will crown one operator as World Champion....
Caterpillar - Wed March 30, 2022
Caterpillar Updates Large Asphalt Paver Line
Caterpillar Inc. announced updates to the large asphalt paver line. The new Cat AP600, AP655, AP1000 and AP1055 asphalt pavers build upon the performance of the F-series pavers that brought fuel efficiency, simplified operation and more comfort....
Caterpillar - Tue March 29, 2022
Cat Awards Scholarships for Program at Western Dakota Tech
Caterpillar Inc. recently awarded two full scholarships to students entering the Electrical Trades — Autonomous Equipment Technician (AET) program recently developed in collaboration with Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC), Rapid City, S.D....
AEM - Mon March 28, 2022
Five Preventative Maintenance Tips for Skid Steer Loaders
If you want more uptime, lower overall operating costs, greater resale value and a longer life for your skid steer, preventive maintenance (PM) is key. Experts from ConExpo-Con/AGG staples Caterpillar, Case and Wacker Neuson have all the PM maintenance tips you need for skid steers....
Ring Power - Wed March 23, 2022
Ring Power Corporation Celebrates 60 Years as Cat Equipment Dealer
To commemorate its 60th anniversary as a full-line Cat dealer, Ring Power Corporation has pledged to support 60 or more charitable organizations located in the communities in which it operates. Since its inception, "giving back to the communities we work in" has been woven into the company's culture....
Eric Olson - CEG CONTRIBUTING EDITOR - Thu March 17, 2022
Carolina Cat Celebrates 95 Years as Family Business
From its headquarters in Charlotte, Carolina Cat (CTE), formerly known as Carolina Tractor & Equipment, is one of those rare jewels of American business: a family company founded during the "Roaring Twenties" that has achieved immense success without being acquired by a larger conglomerate....
Caterpillar - Thu March 17, 2022
Caterpillar Autonomously Reaches Hauling Milestone
For the first time in mining history, trucks equipped with Cat MineStar Command for hauling have autonomously moved more than 1.1 billion tons of material in less than a year. Roughly 1.3 billion tons were autonomously hauled in 2021 using Command for hauling....
CEG - Mon March 14, 2022
Amid Deepening Ukrainian Crisis, Cat Suspends Operations in Russia
Construction equipment giant Caterpillar has joined the mass exodus of businesses leaving Russia after that country's recent military invasion of Ukraine. The Deerfield, Ill.-based manufacturer announced in a press release March 9 that its operations in Russia have become "increasingly challenging, including supply chain disruptions and sanctions."Cat's decision to suspend operations in its Russian manufacturing facilities comes as a humanitarian crisis grows by the hour following Vladimir Putin's continuing and brutal attacks on his neighbor....
Ring Power - Wed March 02, 2022
Mike Beauregard Appointed to Ring Power Corporation Board of Directors
Ring Power Corporation Chairman and CEO Randal L. Ringhaver announced the appointment of Mike Beauregard, senior vice president – director of utilities, crane and truck division to Ring Power Corporation's board of directors....
CEG - Wed March 02, 2022
Michigan's Aggregate Industry Holds Conference, Trade Show
Despite a pending severe winter storm, representatives of Michigan's aggregates industry made a strong showing at the Michigan Aggregates Association (MAA) annual conference and trade show. Held at the MGM Grand in Detroit Feb....
