Updated every 10 minutes of every day en-au Copyright: (C) Reed Business Information http://ferret.com.au http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Caterpillar-of-Australia/Carbon-off-set-initiative-from-Caterpillar-of-Australia-n820915 Caterpillar of Australia have taken a major industry initiative in environmental sustainability by offering a free 12 month carbon offset sponsorship for customers who purchase selected machines from their compact construction equipment range. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Caterpillar-of-Australia/Caterpillar-introduce-D-series-mini-hydraulic-excavators-n820802 Caterpillar have introduced three D-series mini hydraulic excavators with higher bucket and traction forces. The new mini excavators outperform their predecessors with 22% higher bucket forces and 10% higher stick forces. Fri, 9 Jan 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Caterpillar-of-Australia/Caterpillar-of-Australia-launch-reality-show-KingGee-Jack-of-all-Trades-n820676 The Compact Construction Range from Caterpillar of Australia is set to debut on television’s main stage with the season launch of popular reality show ‘KingGee Jack Of All Trades’ in early January. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Caterpillar-of-Australia/Eddy-targets-100-hours-and-100-000-n674752 At work Eddy Kontelj is Caterpillar equipment dealer William Adams’ Operations Manager - Laverton and Western Victoria. - Away from the earthmoving equipment however, Eddy moves his own mountains by smashing Guinness World records on a static bike. Tue, 14 Aug 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Caterpillar-of-Australia/Caterpillar-introduces-seven-model-line-up-of-M-series-motor-graders-n671946 Caterpillar has introduced a seven-model line-up of M-series motor graders. The M-series motor graders feature a number of new concepts in motor grader design, notably a pair of joysticks replacing as many as 15 levers and a steering wheel. Mon, 7 May 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Caterpillar-of-Australia/Caterpillar-introduces-new-models-of-Asphalt-Pavers-n670112 Caterpillar introduces three models of Asphalt Pavers in Australia - the AP-1000D, AP-1055D and AP-800D. The AP-1000D and AP-800D are wheel-type pavers and the AP-1055D is a Mobil-trac track-type paver. Tue, 13 Mar 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Caterpillar-of-Australia/Automotive-Training-Australia-award-for-William-Adams-Caterpillar-training-initiative-n668390 The success of The Caterpillar Institute (Vic-Tas) in industry training has been formally recognised in the Institute winning Automotive Training Australia's premier award for 2006. Mon, 8 Jan 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Caterpillar-of-Australia/Caterpillar-Logistics-goes-live-with-Consignor-n665817 Melbourne, Australia. Caterpillar Logistics, a provider of 3PL logistics services specializing in the Automotive Industry have gone live with Consignor. Thu, 5 Oct 2006 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Caterpillar-of-Australia/Caterpillar-E-series-backhoe-loader-range-models-introduced-n665696 The new Caterpillar E-series backhoe loader range, models 422E, 428E, 432E, 442E, 434E and 444E have a number of new and enhanced features. The E-series range has been significantly widened to provide increased choice for Cat customers around the world. Thu, 28 Sep 2006 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Caterpillar-of-Australia/Caterpillar-and-its-dealer-Goughs-bring-in-the-horsepower-n686758 It’s no secret that it’s increasingly harder and harder for companies to attract good people into the automotive industry, particularly in the heavy diesel field. Well, this year Goughs called in the big horsepower, CAT V8 Supercar driver Jason Bright to help with their 2007 apprentice recruitment campaign. Mon, 18 Sep 2006 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Caterpillar-of-Australia/3rd-Annual-Australian-Mining-Prospect-Awards-n677042 Alcoa World Alumina Australia was nominated as a finalist for the redesign of cutting edges on Caterpillar 637 & 657 scrapers. Thu, 7 Sep 2006 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Caterpillar-of-Australia/New-wheel-loader-facility-in-China-n711585 CATERPILLAR has signed an investment agreement with the Suzhou Industrial Park Administrative Committee (SIPAC) to build a new wheel loader manufacturing facility in the Suzhou Industrial Park in China’s Jiangsu province. Tue, 8 Aug 2006 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Caterpillar-of-Australia/Caterpillar-F-Series-off-highway-mining-trucks-n696071 THE Caterpillar 773F, 775F and 777F Off-Highway Trucks incorporate many new features to enhance performance, productivity and reliability, as well as operator comfort and control. Each of the trucks has a new engine and radiator, enhanced transmission and brakes, and a new cab and operator station. Fri, 21 Jul 2006 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Caterpillar-of-Australia/Cat-updates-integrated-toolcarrier-n696707 Caterpillar has upgraded the IT38G Series II Integrated Toolcarrier to improve versatility, productivity and visibility. Tue, 20 Jun 2006 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Caterpillar-of-Australia/Mini-excavators-at-QME-n710367 Hastings Deering will be exhibiting Caterpillar’s new “C” series compact radius mini excavators on stand 9117 during the 2006 Queensland Mining & Engineering Exhibition (QME) from 25 to 27 July at the Mackay Showgrounds. Tue, 6 Jun 2006 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Caterpillar-of-Australia/Virtual-training-for-entry-level-Caterpillar-earthmoving-equipment-operators-n678509 Caterpillar is developing low cost and easy to use PC-based simulators for training entry-level operators. Mon, 27 Feb 2006 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Caterpillar-of-Australia/Cat-launches-new-track-type-tractors-n699348 Cat engines with ACERT technology that meet EPA Tier 3 and European Union Stage IIIa exhaust emissions regulations power Caterpillar’s new T-Series track-type tractors. Thu, 12 May 2005 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Caterpillar-of-Australia/Self-cleaning-ejector-articulated-truck-n694213 THE new Caterpillar 740 Ejector articulated truck features a self-cleaning ejector mechanism that allows material to be spread and dumped on-the-go, without raising the body. Because the body is not raised, the ejector truck can work on sites where overhead obstacles limit the use of conventional dump trucks. Thu, 6 Jun 2002 10:00:00 GMT