Joe Trinacria – CEG Associate Editor - Mon December 16, 2019
Women In Construction: Carolina Cat's Chelsea Parker
By working at Carolina Cat as a territory sales representative, Chelsea Parker has had the professional good fortune of not having to stray too far from her home base of Swannanoa, N.C. The small western community with a population of roughly 5,000 residents is part of the greater Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area, which just so happens to be the territory that Parker covers for the Caterpillar equipment dealer....
CEG - Mon November 18, 2019
More Than 200 Attend Bobcat of Monroe's N.C. Open House
On Nov. 8, Bobcat of Monroe (N.C.) held an open house and customer appreciation event that was attended by more than 200 area contractors. A hearty barbeque lunch was served along with all the fixings, plus Coke and cookies....
CEG - Mon November 18, 2019
Topcon Showcases Automatic Excavator System in N.C.
On Nov. 13, Topcon Positioning Systems Inc. held a Field Day event at Benchmark Tool & Supply's Raleigh, N.C., branch location. The main purpose of the gathering was for customers to learn about Topcon's new X-53x automatic excavator system from the experts themselves....
Eric Olson –CEG Correspondent - Mon November 11, 2019
When Treating Wintry Roads, Which Material Is Better: Salt or Sand?
Some of the more intense snowstorms and icefalls in decades have blasted the United States over the last few winters. Changes in the climate are often cited as the reason for today's extreme winter weather and has touched off a hot debate among scientists, politicians and average Americans....
CEG - Tue November 05, 2019
Iron Auction Group Conducts Sale in Statesville, N.C.
The Iron Auction Group rolled into Statesville, N.C., on Oct. 24th and made quick work of auctioning off a nice selection of construction equipment, trucks, trailers and miscellaneous support equipment....
Joe Trinacria – CEG Associate Editor - Tue November 05, 2019
Ascendum Machinery, Volvo Help Move Turf Products
You likely never knew it, but chances are you've already seen the fruits of Mirimichi Green's line of products on television or even while strolling the grounds of the "Happiest Place on Earth." Based in Wilmington, N.C., Mirimichi Green produces soil amendments, composts and top-end dressing for consumers as large as Major League Baseball, the PGA and Disney World, among others....
CEG - Tue November 05, 2019
Carolina Cat Hosts Special Demo Day for Cherokee Indians
Carolina Cat hosted a three-day, hands-on event in Cherokee, N.C., from Oct. 23 to 25. Days one and two were for the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians; the third day was for local contractors and other customers....
CEG - Mon October 21, 2019
Gregory Poole Equipment Company's North Carolina Demo Day
Gregory Poole Equipment Company held a product demonstration on Oct. 2 featuring the Caterpillar Next Generation dozers, excavators, compact track loaders and skid steer loaders at Caterpillar's Clayton, N.C., facility....
Caterpillar - Mon October 07, 2019
Cat's 'In the Trenches' Tour Makes Pit Stop in Charlotte
Three machines, 36 wheels, 20 stops, 15 dealers. That's what you'll find on the semi-national "In the Trenches Tour" from Caterpillar. Launching at the end of July, the tour arrived at its tenth stop on Sept....
Joe Trinacria – CEG Associate Editor - Mon October 07, 2019
Gregory Poole Equipment Celebrates 10 Years in Mebane, N.C.
As the year 2008 was winding down and the country's dire economic crisis was heating up, Greg Poole III had to make one of the toughest decisions of his career as an equipment distributor. Having just broken ground on what was to become the latest outpost of his family business — Gregory Poole Equipment Co....
