News & Announcements
02/2012: CAT Forms Alliance with Exodus Material Handlers
02/01/2012Caterpillar recently executed an alliance agreement with Exodus Machines Incorporated for the design and supply of material handlers to be sold and supported exclusively by Cat® dealers. These Exodus machines will be available immediately in North America and will complement Caterpillar’s current line of wheel and track material handlers greater than 25 metric tons. These products will initially continue to carry the Exodus brand name but will transition to the Cat brand in 2013.
Download File...02/2012: Manitex Appoints Pinnacle Cranes as New Dealer in the Carolinas
02/01/2012Manitex is pleased to announce that Pinnacle Cranes, a division of Carolina Tractor, has been appointed as authorized distributor for Manitex boom trucks and truck mounted cranes in North and South Carolina.
Download File...01/2012: CAT Announces New 272D Skid Steer Loader and 299D Compact Track Loader
01/01/2012The new Cat® 272D Skid-Steer Loader and 299D Compact Track Loader, replacing their C Series predecessors, are now joined by a pair of high-performance counterparts, the 272D XHP and 299D XHP, which are the largest, most powerful Skid-Steer and Compact Track Loaders Caterpillar has ever built.
Download File...01/2012: CAT Announces New E-series Mini Hydraulic Excavators
01/01/2012The five new compact-radius Cat® E Series Mini Hydraulic Excavators—303.5E CR, 304E CR, 305E CR, 305.5E CR and 308E CR SB—all use new engines that meet Stage IIIB /Tier 4 Interim emissions regulations. The new models are designed to carry on the solid performance of their D Series predecessor, while adding even greater value for the customer.
Download File...01/2012: CAT Announces New F Series Backhoe Loaders
01/01/2012The three new models in the Cat® F Series Backhoe Loader range—416F, 420F and 430F—are center-pivot machines featuring significant design enhancements, including a new Cat C4.4 engine that meets Tier 4 Interim emissions standards, greater lift capacity, more bucket breakout force and increased backhoe control.
Download File...01/2012: CAT Announces New K Series Small Wheel Loaders
01/01/2012The new Cat® K Series Small Wheel Loaders—924K, 930K and 938K—are completely redesigned, incorporating new engines that meet Stage IIIB/Tier 4 Interim emissions standards and significant new features that deliver enhanced performance, fuel efficiency and operator comfort.
Download File...09/2011: Carolina CAT Forges New Trails at Beech Mountain to prepare for the USA Cycling Mountain Bike Gravity Nationals
09/01/2011When one thinks of CAT equipment on a jobsite the typical projects come to mind…land clearing, site preparation, residential and commercial real estate construction, underground utility installations, etc. At Beech Mountain Resort, add to the list the use of CAT equipment to assist construction of a professional competitive mountain bike trail system to be used for the upcoming USA Cycling Mountain Bike Gravity Nationals, September 22-25.
Download File...08/2011: Beech Mountain Resort to Host USA Cycling's Mountain Bike Nat'l Championships
08/01/2011A generous sponsorship from Carolina CAT, has ensured the necessary equipment to build a unique and sustainable facility for Beech Mountain Resort.
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07/2011: WIN A CAT TRUCK Contest Launches August 1
07/01/2011The new Cat® CT660 Vocational Truck is here to work, and we’re giving one away to prove it. Want to be the lucky winner? Just get creative and tell us about the vocational application you work in and how owning a CT660 will make you more successful. Submit your video, essay or audio recording today—and start making plans to put the new Cat CT660 to work on your job site.
Download File...06/2011: Caterpillar is Absolutely Crushing it
06/01/2011Thanks to prudent planning, the industrial equipment giant came blazing out of the downturn. Now, with its sales and stock soaring, Cat is expanding aggressively to stay on top.
Download File...06/2011: Spectra I.S. and Carolina CAT host Connected Worksite Field Days
06/01/2011Spectra I.S. and Carolina CAT held a demonstration May 19th at the Carolina CAT facility in Statesville, NC. Approximately 65 area contractors attended the event to learn about the latest technology offered by Trimble through Spectra I.S.
Download File...05/2011: RCR and Caterpillar Renew Partnership on No. 31 Chevrolet
05/01/2011Burton also signs multi-year deal with RCR "We are very pleased to continue our relationship with Richard Childress Racing and Jeff Burton,” said Bill Finerty, Vice President of Americas Distribution Services Division for Caterpillar. “Cat Dealers, customers and employees all take pride in watching the No. 31 Caterpillar Chevrolet compete at a high level in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series." To read the full announcement open the following attachment.
Download File...04/2011: Carolina Cat Hosts Burgers in the Bay, Asheville
04/29/2011"Burgers in the Bay" customer appreciate event in Asheville; Carolina Cat's way of showing our customers that they are important to us!
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12/2010: Caterpillar at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011
12/17/2010Caterpillar will present one of the largest displays at CONEXPO-CON/AGG with three different exhibit areas totaling 60,000 square feet of floor space. Nearly 40 machines, a wide variety of work tools, technology solutions, engines and components will offer something for everyone—contractors of all types, aggregates miners, construction materials suppliers and specialty trades.
Download File...12/2010: Whayne Supply Delivers 5,000th Cat Certified Rebuild Machine to Sellersburg Stone
12/16/2010In the 25th year of the Cat Certified Rebuild (CCR) Program, Whayne Supply delivered the 5,000th machine to be rebuilt under the strict guidelines that provide customers with like-new machines. The Cat 980G Wheel Loader, owned by Sellersburg Stone, was rebuilt to new machine specifications in Whayne’s Louisville, Kentucky, shop, where the ceremony was held on December 16.
Download File...11/2010: Oberhelman Spends First Day Meeting with Dealers to Strengthen Customer Focus
11/01/2010Following a previously announced succession plan, Doug Oberhelman succeeded Jim Owens as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Caterpillar, Inc. A 35-year veteran of Caterpillar, Oberhelman is spending his first day as Chairman and CEO meeting with Caterpillar dealers representing Latin America to discuss the company's updated strategy and to hear directly from dealer about how Caterpillar can improve on its industry-leading product support capabilities for the rapidly growing Latin American market.
Download File...10/2010: Caterpillar Announces NEW 259B Series 3
10/10/2010The new 259B3 is a high-performance, highly maneuverable addition to the Cat Compact Track Loader (CTL) range.
Download File...10/2010: Unveiling of CAT Vocational Truck at CONEXPO
10/01/2010Caterpillar will unveil the first model in its full line of CAT Vocational Trucks, the CAT CT660, at CONEXPO on March 22, 2011. The Class 8 trucks will be sold and serviced exclusively through the CAT North American Dealer network, with production beginning after CONEXPO for customer delivery later in the year.
Download File...09/2010: Caterpillar Announces D Series Mini Excavators
09/20/2010Caterpillar is pleased to announce the availability of the 390D for sale into North & South America September 2010. The 390D L provides a Tier III compliant hydraulic excavator for the 90-mT-size class. The new 390D directly replaces the successful 385C.
Download File...09/2010: Wayne Brothers, Carolina CAT customer, Celebrates 25th Anniversary
09/01/2010 Download File...08/2010: Cat® B-Series 3 Loaders Feature Safety, Reliability and Convenience Refinements, Plus More Power for Models 242B3 and 257B3
08/10/2010The Cat® Skid Steer Loader (SSL) and Multi Terrain Loader (MTL) have earned the distinction of being tough, reliable machines that perform a variety of tasks competently, while providing exceptional convenience and control. Now, the new B-Series 3 loaders—SSL models 216B3, 226B3, 236B3, 242B3, 252B3 and MTL models 247B3 and 257B3—incorporate design refinements that make them even more capable, more reliable, safer and easier to operate.
Download File...08/2010: Gilbert Engineering Contractor of the Year Finalist
08/01/2010Carolina CAT customer in Statesville, North Carolina
Download File...07/2010: Mike Rowe is Ready to Hit the Dirt!
07/26/2010Caterpillar Inc. has announced that it is partnering with Mike Rowe, the creator and star of the Discovery Channel's Dirty Jobs.
Download File...07/2010: Electric Power Announcement: Tier 4 Interim Information now on CAT.com
07/11/2010New Tier 4 information as well as a new Emissions Reduction website are now available on Cat.com. Click on the article for more information.
Download File...07/2010: 25 Years of Cat® Certified Rebuilds Brings Multiple Lives to 5,000 Cat Machines
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Full Story...07/2010: New Cat® TH514 Telehandler designed to handle tough telehandler applications
07/01/2010 Full Story...07/2010: Caterpillar considers southeast for new plant
06/28/2010Spartanburg and Winston-Salem are on the short list of a search for a plant site by the giant machinery maker Caterpillar Inc.
Full Story...06/2010: Pinnacle Cranes VP Reed Owsley to Retire, Jim Mackinson Named as Successor
06/04/2010Charlotte, NC -- Carolina Tractor and Pinnacle Cranes today announced that Reed Owsley, Vice President and General Manager of Pinnacle Cranes, will be retiring from the company, effective December 31, 2010. Jim Mackinson has been named as Owsley’s successor and will join the company in early July... read more
Download File...06/2010: Doug Oberhelman Elected CEO & Caterpillar Board Member; Jim Owens Steps Down
06/01/2010Doug Oberhelman Elected Chief Executive Officer and Caterpillar Board Member; Jim Owens Steps Down as CEO, Remains Chairman Through October 31
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06/2010: Late-Race Contact Spoils Promising Run for Burton, CAT Racing Team at Charlotte
05/30/2010 Full Story...09/01/09: New Carolina Tractor Parts Pickup Policy
09/01/2009Beginning Monday, August 03, 2009, only authorized employees or other designated parties will be allowed to place orders, sign for and pick up parts...
Full Story...07/2009: Grade Control Demo Day
07/15/2009Carolina CAT and Spectra I.S. are sponsoring a Grade Control Field Day in Statesville, NC on Wednesday, July 15th...
Full Story...07/2009: SCCC Groundbreaking Ceremony - Heavy Equipment Operations Program
07/11/2009Stanly Community College (SCC) is pleased to announce a new and revolutionary Heavy Equipment Operations program that will begin fall of 2009 on the Albemarle campus...
Full Story...Click here for the latest Caterpillar News
07/02/2009Keep up with what’s happening in the world of Caterpillar. Read about the latest developments, innovative technologies and machinery, and corporate news.
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Caterpillar to Sponsor Jeff Burton and RCR’s No. 31 Team in 2009
07/01/2009PEORIA, Ill. -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) and Richard Childress Racing (RCR) have agreed to a multi-year partnership for the No. 31 Chevrolet driven by Jeff Burton...
Full Story...Yates Industries, Inc.
07/01/2009Hydraulics Express is a proud distributor for Yates Industries Inc. in Western North Carolina.
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