Ed Weisiger, Jr. recognized as a 2019 Most Admired CEO
Posted on: March 24, 2020
The Charlotte Business Journal recently named Ed Weisiger, Jr. as a Most Admired CEO of 2020. The award, now in its third year, honors chief executives who demonstrate admirable leadership qualities with a strong record of innovation in their field, outstanding financial performance, a commitment to quality, a strong vision, a commitment to diversity in […]
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Caring for the Carolina Cat Community: A Message from our CEO
Posted on: March 13, 2020
Dear Trusted Partner, The World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. We recognize the important role we play in supporting our employees and communities during this difficult and uncertain time. We are committed to the safety, well-being and success of our trusted partners and we wanted to share an update on the […]
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Celebrating 48 years with Alan Tweed
Posted on: March 04, 2020
“It’s been a good ride,” Alan stated as he reflected on his long-tenured and successful career at Carolina Cat. The Asheville native started his career with Carolina Tractor on October 6, 1972 and hasn’t looked back since. Tweed graduated from Asheville-Buncombe Technical College after specializing in diesel mechanics and hydraulics. CTE was certainly on […]
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RAM Pavement Lauds Performance, Service of Weiler/Cat
Posted on: February 10, 2020
Back in 2004, RAM Pavement founder and president Rob Miller gambled big with his career on the line and no clear idea whether his risky play would lead to future success in the paving industry. At that time, Miller was working for a company beset by financial management problems, and as an unhappy employee he […]
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Carolina Cat named 2019 Big Iron Dealer of the Year
Posted on: October 02, 2019
Equipment World has named Carolina Cat, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, as its 2019 Big Iron Dealer of the Year. A profile of Carolina Cat will appear in the November issue of Equipment World, and all 2019 Big Iron Dealer of the Year award finalists will be profiled on here equipmentworld.com. This award recognizes dealers for excellence in meeting customer […]
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All-Female Paving Crew Crushes Stereotypes
Posted on: September 30, 2019
For a company whose roots date back to 1747, Maymead Inc. has taken a decidedly progressive approach to hiring — employing what may be the first all-female paving crew in the nation and opening the construction industry’s eyes to an untapped market of potential workers. It all started in the summer of 2018, when the […]
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Women who Lead at CTE
Posted on: August 08, 2019
The need for a reinvigorated equipment workforce is just as prevalent in North Carolina as it is anywhere else in the U.S. and Canada, and that’s where the Women LEAD group comes in. The primary objective is to “cultivate a diverse and growing employee base by providing targeted opportunities to foster a supportive community,” explained […]
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Third-generation business Carolina Cat shares its legacy
Posted on: April 15, 2019
The following interview was originally published by the Asheville Chamber of Commerce. Caroline Marston shares the legacy of Carolina Cat, a construction equipment, power generation, and on-highway trucks company that was founded in 1926 and is a third-generation family owned business. Carolina Cat defines success by its customers, employees, and relationships and Caroline says the company is […]
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Caterpillar Announces Plan to Sell the Purpose-Built Forestry Business
Posted on: August 29, 2018
LaGrange, GA – Caterpillar, Inc. (NYSE: CAT) announced today that it has entered into a preliminary agreement with Weiler, Inc. to sell the Cat® purpose-built forestry business. The sale is subject to negotiation of a final agreement, the closing of which is expected by early 2019. “We remain committed to supporting our forestry customers and […]
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Carolina Cat Holds ‘Next Generation Technology’ Event
Posted on: April 30, 2018
Carolina Cat hosted “The Next Generation Technology Demo Day” April 11 at Wayne Brothers Inc. in Davidson, NC. Head to highlight Caterpillar product lines and the power of Cat Technologies, the event allowed customers to learn how to leverage today’s technology to benefit their businesses and to see the debut of the Cat Next Generation excavators. Attendees were […]
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