Caterpillar
Caterpillar makes wear coatings services available to outsiders
Caterpillar has been developing and applying wear coatings to extend the service life and performance of Cat machine components, both new and remanufacturered, for decades. Now, the same Cat custom services are being made available to other equipment manufacturers, as… Keep Reading
Will natural gas boost your bottom line?
Gasoline and diesel prices will probably never be as low as they once were. But another fuel, natural gas, is positioning itself to play a role in your operation and boost your bottom line in the coming years. More natural… Keep Reading
Caterpillar, Westport to develop natural gas-fueled equipment
Westport Innovations Inc. has signed agreements with Caterpillar Inc. to co-develop natural gas technology for off-road equipment, including mining trucks. The companies will combine technologies and expertise, including Westport’s High Pressure Direct Injection technology and Caterpillar’s off-road engine and machine… Keep Reading
National Mining Hall of Fame names 2012 inductees
The National Mining Hall of Fame announced its 2012 inductees. Representing the equipment manufacturing, minerals exploration, copper, and coal sectors of the industry, this year’s four inductees cover a diverse cross-section of the mining industry. Glen A. Barton, J. David… Keep Reading
Construction equipment sales grew 25 percent in 2011
Sales of construction equipment by the world’s 50 largest manufacturers grew 25 percent last year to US$182 billion, according to the annual Yellow Table survey by KHL Group. This was a record for the industry, surpassing the previous high of… Keep Reading
Cat, Terex introduce new haul trucks
Two of the world's largest manufacturers of construction and mining equipment have introduced new off-highway haulers. Caterpillar Inc. says its new 777G off-highway truck brings improved performance, production and fuel efficiency in the 100-short-ton size class. The 777 was first… Keep Reading
Web Exclusive: Pit & Quarry Roundtable
Pit & Quarry's annual Roundtable & Conference was held in Oak Brook, Ill., and following are the combined, edited transcripts from the two roundtable sessions. Session 1 Participants Brian Barlow, BMG/BMG Green Evan Clarke, Kleemann Darren Constantino, Pit & Quarry Tripp Hammett,… Keep Reading
Web Exclusive: Operator safety
Caterpillar Inc. says its Cat Detect enhances safety by enabling improved awareness of mining operations – both in the areas immediately surrounding equipment and the overall mine site. Detect, a capability set within Cat MineStar System, provides both operators and… Keep Reading
