2nd China Off-Highway Vehicle Summit 2010

November 16, 2009 Filed Under: Mining Equipment  
2nd China Off-Highway Vehicle Summit 2010

Organized by Duxes Business Consulting Inc. and endorsed by powerful organizations around the world, 2nd China Off-Highway Vehicle Summit 2010 (COVS) will take place on January 21st to 22nd, 2010 in Beijing, China. COVS is the annual Off-Highway event in China, which is of its first kind to gather so many leading companies to be the speakers and delegates including Caterpillar, Terex Mining, Volvo... 

Rajant Corporation Announces Agreement with Caterpillar Dealer, MacAllister Machinery

November 13, 2009 Filed Under: Mining Equipment  
Rajant Corporation Announces Agreement with Caterpillar Dealer, MacAllister Machinery

Rajant Corporation, a leading provider of wireless mining solutions, announced today that it has entered into a reseller agreement with Indiana-based MacAllister Machinery Co. Inc., (MacAllister ) to market, sell and support its BreadCrumb® wireless mesh communications product line. “We look forward to working with MacAllister within the Caterpillar dealer network. With this new dealer agreement,... 

Caterpillar to cut another 2,110 production jobs

January 31, 2009 Filed Under: Mining Equipment  
Caterpillar to cut another 2,110 production jobs

Heavy equipment maker Caterpillar Inc. announced 2,110 new job cuts Friday as it scales back production amid a world economic slowdown. The world’s largest maker of mining and construction machinery said the layoffs at three Illinois plants — in Aurora, Decatur and East Peoria — and other cost-cutting measures were needed to maintain competitiveness. Like other big manufacturers,... 

Oil Purification Systems Establishes New Oil and Gas Business Unit

November 11, 2008 Filed Under: Mining Equipment, Mining Investment, Oil and Gas  

Oil Purification Systems, the leader in fluid cleaning technology, today announced the formation of a new Oil and Gas Business Unit, and the appointment of Steve Carroll as president of the group. The newly formed business unit was established to provide additional support for OPS’ current and prospective customers in the oil and gas industry. Carroll joins OPS as president of the Oil and Gas Business... 

Caterpillar Aligns to Better Serve Customers and Focus Accountability

October 10, 2008 Filed Under: Mining Equipment  

To strengthen its world-class product and service offerings, Caterpillar Inc. is aligning its machine product and marketing organizations to sharpen customer focus, position the company to achieve its 2010 and Vision 2020 goals and build deep expertise in product development. “We are well-positioned for long-term success,” said Caterpillar Chairman and CEO Jim Owens. “And Team Caterpillar... 

‘Mining Safely. Mining More. Mining Right.’ Caterpillar’s Theme for MINExpo International 2008

September 22, 2008 Filed Under: Mining Equipment  
'Mining Safely. Mining More. Mining Right.' Caterpillar's Theme for MINExpo International 2008

Caterpillar Inc. opened MINExpo International 2008 today with the largest and most comprehensive state-of-the-art indoor exhibit in the history of the exposition. The event, which runs September 22-24 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, will highlight Caterpillar’s mining products, services, technology and people. With over 40,000 square feet of floor space, the Caterpillar exhibit is the largest... 

Caterpillar to Unveil the Next Generation of Mining Trucks

September 19, 2008 Filed Under: Mining Equipment  
Caterpillar to Unveil the Next Generation of Mining Trucks

Caterpillar Inc. is unveiling the next generation of mining trucks at MINExpo 2008 in Las Vegas, NV. Along with improved safety features, Tier 2 compliant engines and new integrated technologies in the existing Cat mining fleet, the company has developed electric drive mining trucks that will debut at the expo September 22-24, 2008. “When our customers asked us for improvements to our mining... 

Development Forecast Report for Mining and Mineral Extraction Machinery in Russia 2008-2011

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Mining and Mineral Extraction Machinery in Russia 2008. Development Forecasts for 2008-2011″ report to their offering. This Mining and mineral extraction machinery in Russia 2008 describes and analyses the Russian market for machinery used in the mining, extraction, processing of and exploration for minerals, metals, coal, oil, gas... 

Caterpillar G3516C 50 Hz high-efficiency natural gas generator

August 12, 2008 Filed Under: Mining Equipment, Oil and Gas  

Caterpillar Inc. announces the introduction of a new G3516C 50 Hz high-efficiency natural gas generator set available now with optional air and fuel system controls specifically designed for island mode applications. The G3516C 50 Hz generator set equipped with the island mode control system generates power independently from the power grid with a high-efficiency, natural gas-fueled engine for commercial... 

Caterpillar Inc. Announces Autonomous Mining Collaboration Designed to Improve Mine Site Productivity, Efficiency and Overall Sustainability

July 23, 2008 Filed Under: Lead Mining, Mining Equipment, Oil and Gas  

Caterpillar Inc. has announced a groundbreaking alignment with BHP Billiton to develop an autonomous mining haulage system. The agreement couples the market leader in mining equipment with the world’s largest diversified natural resources company. “Our joint autonomous technology project is a significant initiative that will bring benefits to both Caterpillar and BHP Billiton,” said...