MILWAUKEE – The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is pleased to announce the election of Otto Breitschwerdt, Caterpillar Vice President with responsibility for its Building Construction Products Division, to its construction equipment sector board. “I am looking forward to working with Mr. Breitschwerdt as a member of our CE Sector …
Read More »Construction Plant Theft soars by an estimated 50% as COVID-19 forces sites to close
During the last fortnight, there has been a marked increase in plant and tool theft from both vehicles and site compounds. The sharp spike in thefts is largely due to construction firms and contractors temporarily scaling down work and shutting job sites due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The CEA (Construction …
Read More »Caterpillar’s Erick Scarpone Named SAE/AEM Outstanding Young Engineer
MILWAUKEE (October 26, 2016) – Erick Scarpone, Manufacturing Engineer 3 with Caterpillar Inc. has received the SAE/AEM Outstanding Young Engineer award in 2016 for the off-highway and powerplant industry. The award recognizes industry and SAE leadership and involvement, and was presented at the SAE 2016 Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress in …
Read More »Ritchie Bros. and Caterpillar Inc. Announce Strategic Alliance
• Ritchie Bros. to Become Preferred Provider to Caterpillar and Participating Dealers for Caterpillar Equipment Upon Closing of Ritchie Bros.’ Acquisition of IronPlanet • Strategic Relationship to Accelerate Caterpillar’s IoT Connectivity Offerings for Used Equipment Owners VANCOUVER and PEORIA, IL, Aug. 29, 2016 /CNW/ – Ritchie Bros., the world’s largest …
Read More »Coldest Journey Team Members, Spencer Smirl and Richmond Dykes Will Host CPA’s Stars of the Future at Vertikal Days 2014
On the 14th May at 11am at Vertikal Days Cranes and Access Equipment exhibition (Haydock Park, Merseyside) the CPA (Construction Plant-hire Association) is hosting the 2nd ‘Stars of the Future’ plant mechanic apprenticeship awards presentation to the young engineers, who took part in the competition from colleges nationwide. Presenting the awards …
Read More »Intermat – The Leading Equipment Exhibition in 2012
INTERMAT, the international exhibition for equipment and techniques for the construction and materials industries will be held April 2012 in Paris. – The leading equipment exhibition in 2012 – A favourable global economic climate – European growth markets – Pre-INTERMAT – In 2012, Pre-INTERMAT becomes Pre-INTERMAT Prestige (new) – 2012 …
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