Tag: Thompson Machinery

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Cat dealers form RIG360, an all-makes truck service with “90-minute promise”

Seven Cat dealers have formed the RIG360 independent truck service centers network, designed to provide an all-makes approach to truck parts and service. “These dealers liked the on-highway business and wanted to stay in it,” says Ed Cullen, strategic consultant. “They had the facilities, the people and the training, and they also recognized there’s a […]

July 18, 2019

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Thompson Machinery plans three new stores within next 12 months

In the next 12 months, the caterpillar dealer Thompson Machinery plans to open two new Tennessee locations and one new Mississippi location. Details here.

May 3, 2019

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IronPlanet’s annual Florida Cat Auction to use new technology for mobile, online users

IronPlanet’s 2017 Florida Cat Auction Services Unreserved Public Auction, set for Feb. 13-17, will feature its new LiveStream platform, as well as EventHero’s event management and vendor CRM services to facilitate online and mobile access and transactions. St. Augustine, Florida-based Caterpillar dealer Ring Power Corporation is hosting the auction that will feature “late-model, low-hour equipment” […]

January 24, 2017

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Business Roundup: News on Terramac, Tri-State Truck, J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers, Midwest Equipment Sales, Thompson Machinery

Terramac adds Tri-State Truck & Equipment to dealer lineup for Mont., Wyo. Terramac, manufacturer of crawler carrier machines, has added Montana-based Tri-State Truck & Equipment to its North American dealer network. Tri-State will handle a territory covering Montana and Wyoming. “Tri-State Truck & Equipment is a high-caliber dealership with a strong commitment to providing outstanding customer service,” […]

January 16, 2017

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Thompson Machinery opens Cat Rental Store in Jackson, Tenn.

Caterpillar dealer Thompson Machinery has opened a new Cat Rental Store at its Jackson, Tennessee, operation to serve its west Tennessee customers. “The addition of the Cat Rental Store in Jackson fills a gap between our Nashville and Memphis locations that expands our footprint in which to serve customers’ equipment rental needs,” says Mike Rattan, […]

January 6, 2017

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Thompson Machinery adds 3 staff members to Tenn. operations

Thompson Machinery has named Preston Mysinger as rental store manager at its Jackson, Tennessee, location, Erick Rodriguez as inside sales representative (ISR) for its Memphis, Tennessee, facility, and Chad Morgan as equipment sales representative in north central Tennessee. Mysinger has 14 years of sales and operations experience in equipment rental, with various positions held at […]

December 21, 2016

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Nikola One unveiled: fully electric, 1,000-hp heavy hauler to be sold by Cat dealer Thompson Machinery

Caterpillar dealer Thompson Machinery has signed on to carry the Nikola One electric Class 8 truck. The announcement follows Nikola Motor Company’s unveiling of the production model of its semi truck that claims a range of 800 to 1,200 miles with an estimated 15 mpg under full load, 1,000 horsepower and 2,000 lb.-ft. of torque. The […]

December 6, 2016