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Jobsite Safety and Equipment Disinfection During COVID-19 Outbreak
Posted on: May 07, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all industries and professions and the way they conduct their work. The construction industry is not exempt from these impacts and, as a result, is having to adapt to the new normal. To protect their employees, companies are now implementing new precautionary measures to ensure a healthy and safe environment […]

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Carolina Cat Donates Water Truck to Assist with Hand Sanitizer Production
Posted on: May 06, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on business and the way we live our lives. While some businesses have had to temporarily close their doors, others are seeing increased demand of essential items, such as paper products and canned goods. Due to the viral nature of the illness, personal protective equipment, such as […]

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Carolina Cat CEO, Ed Weisiger, Jr., Asks Gov. Cooper for Return-to-Work Action
Posted on: May 05, 2020

Ed Weisger Jr., president and CEO of CTE (Carolina Tractor and Equipment) sent this letter to Gov. Roy Cooper dated April 27, 2020. It follows similar pleas by N.C. business leaders to the governor, asking him to take more aggressive actions in reopening the state’s economy. Letter originally published at Business NC Dear Governor Cooper: […]

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How to Have a Productive Virtual Meeting
Posted on: April 29, 2020

While our clients in the construction, power generation and transportation industries are still at work, the majority of management and front office staff have transitioned to working from home in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Things are no different here at the Carolina Cat® headquarters. As a result, we’ve been relying heavily on virtual meetings for […]

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Renting Equipment for Concrete Applications
Posted on: April 23, 2020

Renting vs. buying concrete equipment is always a big question. As a construction site manager, engineer or cement contractor, how do you know when renting is ideal compared to purchasing equipment? Although it’s not always a black and white answer, renting often gives you more benefits. The Carolina Cat Rental Store offers a vast selection […]

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How to Keep Your Employees Motivated While Social Distancing
Posted on: April 21, 2020

While many parts of the country consider construction an essential service, it’s still critically important that workers who remain on the job practice social distancing at all times. So how can management help team members stay motivated and maintain safe communication while remaining six feet apart? Here are some important steps: Recognize the importance of […]

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Carolina Cat Wins Equipment World’s 2019 Big Iron Dealer of the Year
Posted on: April 13, 2020

Carolina Cat has recently been recognized by Equipment World as the 2019 Big Iron Dealer of the Year. The award, now in it’s second year, recognizes an equipment dealer for excellence in meeting customer needs, employing technology and addressing parts and service requirements. Companies had to be nominated to be considered and dealers of all sizes […]

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Benefits of the New Cat® Rental Portal / App
Posted on: April 07, 2020

To help you stay connected and manage your rentals on the go, Caterpillar® just launched the Cat® Rental Store Customer Portal. This portal can be used on both a computer and mobile device and features 24/7 accessibility. No matter where you are or what time it is, you’ll be able to locate the nearest branch and manage […]

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Shop.Cat.com
Posted on: April 07, 2020

Carolina Cat is excited to announce that we are now offering online sales through shop.cat.com/en/primecarolinacat.With this easy-to-use website, you can quickly find and purchase the Cat® equipment you need from the comfort of your home or office. What Is Shop.Cat.com? Shop.cat.com is a simple, comprehensive online ordering platform offered through Caterpillar® that allows you to […]

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