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7 Facility Tips for Hurricane & Severe Weather Preparedness
Posted on: July 06, 2026

Hurricane season is from June and through November, and severe summer storms and heatwaves can also pose a threat you’ll want to prepare for. It’s not too late to start or update your facility’s hurricane preparedness and severe weather plan so you’re ready for the unexpected. While your facility may be less likely to experience […]

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How to Plan for Construction Site Power Outages in North Carolina
Posted on: March 25, 2024

A power outage can unexpectedly halt progress on your construction site at any time…and it’s more common than you may think. For example, from 2015 to 2019, North Carolina ranked sixth among all U.S. states for the longest average annual electrical outage duration. It’s not uncommon for Duke Energy, the state’s largest electricity provider, to […]

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Carolina Cat Offering Industrial Engine Service
Posted on: December 29, 2021

Cat® engines give you the best in durability, performance and efficiency, providing the most valuable power for your industrial equipment. Keep your Cat engines running at their strongest with proper maintenance and repair so that your equipment keeps performing at its best. Whether your engine drives a machine that works in construction, forestry, agriculture or compressed […]

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Is Planned Maintenance Necessary for Power Equipment?
Posted on: November 03, 2021

Your power equipment is crucial for generating the energy necessary to keep industrial processes and equipment running smoothly and efficiently. Without the proper upkeep and inspections, you run the risk of hindering facility operations. Luckily, you can prevent malfunctions and failures by implementing planned maintenance for your power equipment. Jump to Sections: Does Power Equipment […]

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Preparing Your Job Site for Extreme Weather
Posted on: September 28, 2021

Severe weather conditions can pose serious safety hazards on the construction site. Though you can’t control the weather, there are numerous ways you can prepare for it. When you create an emergency response plan for your construction site, you can ensure that you have the proper measures in place to keep workers and machinery safe […]

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Guide to Natural Disaster Preparation for Your Business
Posted on: April 09, 2021

Hurricanes, floods, ice and lightning storms can all have a major impact on businesses and residences in the affected area. As a result, it’s important for everyone to prepare themselves with the proper storm power equipment. Companies in the utility industry need to be ready for any situation. While it’s hardly feasible to prevent a […]

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Preparing Your Site for Generator Installation
Posted on: March 18, 2021

Regardless of your industry, your business probably relies on electricity to operate essential equipment, machinery, and systems. Installing a reliable backup generator ensures you can keep things moving and minimize unproductive downtime when a power outage occurs. Generator technology has come a long way — but the implementation of a power generation system is a […]

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Maintenance Tips for an Industrial Generator and Backup Generator
Posted on: February 09, 2021

Whether you use them as a primary or backup power source, generators are essential for supplying electrical power to your facility or job sites. Regular commercial generator maintenance is crucial for ensuring your equipment can perform when you need it and minimizing the risk of potentially catastrophic mechanical failures. Specific benefits of timely industrial and backup […]

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Why Generator Fluid Analysis Is an Essential Planned Maintenance Service
Posted on: July 15, 2020

Fluid analysis provides essential information about your generator’s internal health without having to take the machine apart. At Carolina Cat, we offer high-quality fluid analysis and maintenance services that will help keep your machine running in top condition. Learn more about our maintenance services for your power generation equipment below. What Is Fluid Analysis for Your Generator? Our […]

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