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Caterpillar expands D Series line with 6 new compact track and multi terrain loaders

Caterpillar added six machines to the company’s D Series product line Tuesday, launching three new compact track loaders and three new multi terrain loaders as replacements for B3, C and C2 Series models. Cat also updated two compact track loader models. Ranging in rated operating capacity from 2,800 pounds to 4,650 pounds at 50 percent […]

October 8, 2013

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar expands D Series line with 6 new compact track and multi terrain loaders

Caterpillar added six machines to the company’s D Series product line Tuesday, launching three new compact track loaders and three new multi terrain loaders as replacements for B3, C and C2 Series models. Cat also updated two compact track loader models. Ranging in rated operating capacity from 2,800 pounds to 4,650 pounds at 50 percent […]

October 8, 2013

Construction Equipment

Watch a Caterpillar D11R shove a massive 20-foot boulder into a pit

In the construction industry, just as in life, it’s the simple things, really. Nothing too complicated about this video, Just an awesome machine pushing a really big rock around and eventually over into a pretty deep pit. Our favorite part of the video though is at around the 1 minute mark when the angle changes […]

September 12, 2013

Technology

Caterpillar granted early access to Google Glass, working on ways to improve interaction with equipment

While we’re pretty sure Google Glass isn’t ready for primetime on jobsites just yet, Caterpillar is working to figure out how best to use the wearable technology in manufacturing and construction. Caterpillar recently announced that it was selected by Google to participate in the Google Glass Explorer program. Brian Stokoe from Caterpillar’s eBusiness division made […]

September 9, 2013

Roadbuilding

Peoria Public Library displays 1915-1930 Caterpillar ad collection

The Peoria Public Library through the month of September will display a collection of more than 100 Caterpillar advertisements that were published in magazines from 1915-1930, according to a report from our sister site, Total Landscape Care. Mark Johnson, a former Caterpillar employee who worked for the company for 37 years before retiring in 2009, […]

September 3, 2013

Business

Caterpillar CIO says priorities include improving supply chain, providing customers with productivity-boosting IT solutions

In an interview with Forbes, Caterpillar Vice President and Chief Information Officer Randy Krotowski detailed his first 100 days at the company and laid out his goals and priorities for the company’s information technology division. Krotowski came to Caterpillar in February of last year after spending nearly 30 years with Chevron. Krotowski says it took some […]

September 3, 2013

Roadbuilding

Cat dealers continue to aid in Oklahoma tornado recovery effort

Warren Cat, a Caterpillar dealer that helped first responders after a tornado flattened Moore, Oklahoma, on May 20, has continued to help with recovery efforts in the area, according to a report from our sister site, Total Landscape Care. Immediately following the tornado, Warren Cat, along with dealers Foley and Holt Cat, offered power modules, […]

August 28, 2013

Business

Caterpillar announces retirement of 3 VPs alongside realignments and new Strategic Services Division

Caterpillar on Tuesday announced the retirement of three longtime vice presidents, two division realignments and a newly-created Strategic Services Division. Mike DeWalt has been appointed as the vice president of the new division which will include strategic planning, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), investor relations, economics, business risk management and competitive analysis. It’s part of a renewed […]

August 21, 2013

Business

Caterpillar details work to reduce waste at Georgia plant

Last week, Caterpillar invited 50 local business leaders to its new small bulldozers and mini hydraulic excavator plant in Athens, Georgia to take in a presentation on how the company is working to reduce waste and its carbon footprint. “Caterpillar has a vision for 2020 to be zero waste to landfill, so we just wanted to present […]

August 19, 2013

Business

Are you our 2014 Contractor of the Year? Apply now

Each year around this time we start the search for our next Contractor of the Year. These are contractors who have successfully managed their companies through the roller coaster of today’s construction economy and our past winners are certainly some of the industry’s best and brightest. Are you proud of your company’s performance and feel […]

August 16, 2013

Business

Caterpillar to lay off 125 workers at Indiana Large Engine Center

Due to slumps in demand and earnings in the first half of this year, Caterpillar has confirmed to the Layfayette, Indiana Journal & Courier that it will lay off 125 workers at the Large Engine Center there. The indefinite layoffs will take effect August 26. About 1,800 employees work at the plant. In a statement to […]

August 8, 2013

Roadbuilding

Caterpillar updates GovBidSpec.com with simplified navigation, enhanced resources

Caterpillar has updated GovBidSpec.com to provide faster and easier access to information for governmental buyers. To make navigation easier, Caterpillar simplified the navigation menu with boxes that take visitors directly to information about Cat products, bid specifications, procurement tools, dealer support and more. The company also enhanced the site’s resources by including educational materials and […]

August 7, 2013