Thompson Machinery

Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Thu June 11, 2020

'The Lake District' Rises Outside of Memphis

Earth work, site preparation and the installation of underground infrastructure are ongoing for more than 50 acres of the more than 161 acre "The Lake District" development, a $400 million upscale mixed-use community just outside of Memphis, Tenn., that is being implemented by The Lake District LCC (TLD), which is owned by Gilad Development Inc....

Thompson Machinery - Mon October 07, 2019

Thompson Machinery Celebrates 75 Years

Thompson Machinery, the local Caterpillar dealer in middle and west Tennessee and north Mississippi, celebrates its 75th birthday this month. In a letter written by the late DeWitt Thompson III, he reflects on the opportunity for the family to transition from a GMC truck dealership to a Caterpillar dealer was due to being in the right place at the right time....

Katie Kohler – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Mon August 05, 2019

Companies Do Their Part — and More — for Community

Some say there is nothing more satisfying than a job well done. Many top construction equipment companies would agree but add a caveat — nothing is more satisfying than a job well done while also being able to make a positive impact on the community, and sometimes the world....

Thompson Machinery - Mon May 06, 2019

Caterpillar Dealer Reinvests in Region's Communities

Thompson Machinery, the exclusive Caterpillar dealer for middle and west Tennessee and north Mississippi, sells and services a variety of equipment ranging from dozers to backhoes, to electric power generation and on-highway trucks, and even power systems for river barges traveling down the Mississippi River....

Aaron Witt – CEG Correspondent - Mon November 12, 2018

Seamlessly Deploying Technology from Field to Office

Technology is certainly a buzzword in the construction industry these days. Just about every executive likes to tout how their company is investing in the latest in drone, GPS and software technology. Buying technology is one thing, but implementing and creating a culture surrounding technology is a whole different story....

CEG - Mon July 16, 2018

David Anderson Passes at Age 83

David “Dave” Dean Anderson, 83, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018. Mr. Anderson was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to so many. He was also a proud veteran who served his country in the Armed Forces of the United States....

Mon August 28, 2017

Thompson Power Offers Renewable Energy Products

Thompson Power, a division of Thompson Machinery, now offers solar, microgrid and energy storage systems globally. The renewable energy Cat-branded products, warrantied by Caterpillar, are manufactured by First Solar and are designed to stand alone or integrate with Cat generators, on or off-grid designs, and energy storage systems through the Caterpillar Microgrid Controller....

Wed April 26, 2017

Thompson Machinery Opens CAT Rental Store in Tenn.

Thompson Machinery held a grand opening event to promote the addition of a CAT Rental Store to its Jackson, Tenn., location on April 13. More than 200 guests turned out to celebrate the new addition, which includes upgrades to the showroom, entryway and parts area....

Wed February 15, 2017

Thompson Machinery Ranks First for Customer Satisfaction

With 2016 customer satisfaction survey calculations now completed, Thompson Machinery has been ranked by its customers as providing the best overall customer satisfaction among all participating Caterpillar dealers in North America....

Wed January 04, 2017

Thompson Machinery Teams Up With Nikola Motor Company

In February of 2016, Caterpillar announced its departure from the on-highway vocational truck market as part of the company's ongoing restructuring to align its businesses with existing conditions....