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Martin Marietta’s Lloyd to Retire; Nickolas Named as Successor
Martin Marietta Materials Inc. announced that Anne H. Lloyd will retire as executive vice president and chief financial officer of the company, effective mid-August 2017. Lloyd will remain with the company through September to ensure a smooth transition.
Read MoreBoart Longyear Taps CAT Dealers for Distribution
Top hammer tooling, Boart Longyear percussive bit and rod. Boart Longyear announced new partnerships for distribution in the United States with three Caterpillar (CAT) dealerships. These partnerships will provide drilling contractors and mine operations convenient access to high-quality Boart Longyear top hammer tooling and products for drill and blast applications. The following CAT dealers will offer customers Boart Longyear top…
Read MoreCat Track Loader Offers 22 Percent Improvement in Fuel Economy
Greater productivity, improved implement and steering response, and up to 22 percent better fuel economy are at the top of a long list of improvements on the new Cat 953K Track Loader. The versatile new crawler loader moves up to 22 percent more material per unit of fuel and also offers updated cab and safety features.
Read MoreCaterpillar Sales, Revenues Rise in First Quarter
Caterpillar Inc. announced first-quarter 2017 sales and revenues of $9.8 billion, compared with $9.5 billion in the first quarter of 2016. First-quarter 2017 profit per share was $0.32, compared with $0.46 per share in the first quarter of 2016. Excluding restructuring costs, first-quarter 2017 profit per share was $1.28, double first-quarter 2016 profit per share excluding restructuring costs of $0.64…
Read MoreCaterpillar Ventures Invests in Airware for Aerial Data
Airware, which provides end-to-end solutions that turn aerial data into actionable business intelligence for enterprises, announced that it has secured a strategic investment from Caterpillar Ventures. The investment allows Airware to accelerate programs that enable dealers to offer solutions and services within the construction, mining and quarrying industries, and highlights Caterpillar’s commitment in leading the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
Read MoreCat Blasthole Drill Cuts Costs; Improves Drilling Efficiency
The new Cat MD6250 blasthole drill delivers optimum drilling efficiency in single- and multi-pass applications for both rotary and down-the-hole (DTH) modes. Featuring automated operation, the drill runs within ideal operating parameters for maximum bit life, hole accuracy and reduced total cost of ownership. A sculpted frame design boasts heavy cross-bracing in high-load areas for maximum machine longevity. The machine’s…
Read MoreTechnology on the Forefront at ConExpo-Con/Agg
From the Tech Experience to cutting-edge technologies on display in exhibitors’ booths throughout the Las Vegas Convention Center, revolutionary technology served as a focal point on the first day of ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017.
Read MoreCaterpillar Moving Headquarters to Chicago
Caterpillar Inc. announced it will locate a limited group of senior executives and support functions in the Chicago area later this year and reaffirmed the ongoing importance of its presence in Peoria and Central Illinois.
Read MoreCat Updates 992K Wheel Loader
Designed to lower fuel costs and increase operating efficiency, the recently updated Cat 992K Wheel Loader features Caterpillar’s Economy Mode operation. With the new On-Demand Throttle arrangement, the 992K automatically manages engine speed, combining the efficiency of a manual throttle with ergonomic throttle lock operation. Caterpillar performance studies have shown the 992K reduces fuel consumption by as much as 21…
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