Excavator grading technology optimizes slab, bedding material estimates

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Caterpillar’s Next Generation Hydraulic Excavator series has debuted with the 20-ton 320 GC, 320 and 323 machines, each engineered to increase operating efficiency, lower fuel and maintenance costs, and improve operator comfort compared to previous models. The new models offer unique combinations of purpose-built features designed to match customers’ productivity and cost targets.

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Caterpillar forges new value parts brand for legacy engines, machines

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Caterpillar Inc. is launching a new tier of repair and replacement parts to support small- and medium-sized equipment under its Construction Industries umbrella, along with pre-EPA 2010 on/off-highway truck engines. Yellowmark products will offer an alternative for customers looking for reliable, value-priced parts from Cat dealers.

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Cat applies iron competencies to plant- and site-grade utility vehicles

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A manufacturing and supply agreement with Textron Specialized Vehicle positions Caterpillar Inc. for a mid-2018 launch of its first-ever utility vehicles, starting with the Cat CUV82 and CUV102D models running three-cylinder gas and diesel engines, respectively. Each model features rugged steel cargo bed; 1,000-lb. total rear cargo and 2,000-lb. towing capacities; plus smooth acceleration, clear sightlines and engine braking capability.

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MANUFACTURERS – AUGUST 2017

Charah LLC, Louisville, Ky., will raise Class F fly ash supply capabilities to Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky concrete and cement producers through an exclusive agreement to market coal combustion products (CCP) from the Hoosier Energy Merom Generating Station in western Indiana. The contract is the latest in a series supporting the company’s MultiSource terminal and processing site network.

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PRODUCERS – AUGUST 2017

Martin Marietta Materials has named James A.J. Nickolas senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective this month. He succeeds the retiring Anne Lloyd, who will remain with the producer through September, capping a 12-year term as CFO. Nickolas most recently led the Caterpillar Inc. Corporate Development Group, following CFO tours of duty at the manufacturer’s Resources Industries segment and Global Mining division. Prior to Caterpillar, he was executive director of J.P. Morgan Securities.

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Caterpillar aligns with brick-laying robotics specialist

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A memorandum of understanding positions Caterpillar Inc. and Australia-based Fastbrick Robotics to collaborate on development, manufacturing, sales and servicing of the latter company’s bricklaying technology. Effective for 12 months, it will see Caterpillar take a $2 million stake in Fastbrick Robotics, potentially followed by an additional $8 million investment.

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MANUFACTURERS – JULY 2017

Lanxess signature Bayferrox yellow, red and black pigments have been recertified for pre-consumer recycled iron oxide content from California-based SCS Global Services, a global leader in independent, third-party environmental certification, auditing, testing and standards development. Lanxess first achieved certification in 2014, and remains the only iron oxide pigments producer to hold such accreditation. SCS verified up to 92 percent recycled content in yellow, red and black Bayferrox iron oxide pigments. Specifying them with SCS certification for coloring concrete or other materials used in buildings allows project teams to factor the pigments when calculating a project’s overall recycled content volume.

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Caterpillar aligns with brick-laying robotics specialist

Sources: Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, Ill.; CP staff

A memorandum of understanding positions Caterpillar and Australia-based Fastbrick Robotics to collaborate on development, manufacturing, sales and servicing of the latter company’s bricklaying technology. Effective for 12 months, it will see Caterpillar take a $2 million stake in Fastbrick Robotics, potentially followed by an additional $8 million investment.

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Caterpillar, J.P. Morgan veteran to succeed Martin Marietta CFO Lloyd

Sources: Martin Marietta Materials Inc., Raleigh, N.C.; CP staff

Martin Marietta has named James A.J. Nickolas senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective mid-August. He succeeds the retiring Anne Lloyd, who will remain with the producer through September, capping a 12-year term as CFO.

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