Caterpillar Inc.

Caterpillar Announces Appointment of New Vice President

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Caterpillar Inc., Engines, Mining, Caterpillar, Deerfield, Illinois, Companies

DEERFIELD, Ill., Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) announced today its board of directors has appointed Marc Cameron a company vice president.

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  • DEERFIELD, Ill., Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) announced today its board of directors has appointed Marc Cameron a company vice president.
  • Cameron has 20 years of deep expertise in surface and underground mining, with early career experience in the construction industry.
  • He will begin his duties with Caterpillar on November 2, 2020, and will be based in Tucson, Arizona.
  • "Marc's deep mining experience will further enhance our customer focus and accelerate the growth of Caterpillar services, including technology solutions," said Denise Johnson, Caterpillar group president of Resource Industries.

DGAP-News: VIB Vermögen builds a logistics property with around 9,400 m² for e-commerce in Eslarn

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Neustadt an der Waldnaab, Waidhaus, Eslarn, Neuburg am Inn, Caterpillar Inc., Companies

Neuburg/Danube, 16.09.2020 - The VIB Vermgen AG, a company specializing in the development, acquisition and maintenance of commercial properties, is expanding its real estate portfolio with its own development of a logistics property in the Zankeltrad industrial park in Eslarn near Waidhaus on the Czech border.

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  • Neuburg/Danube, 16.09.2020 - The VIB Vermgen AG, a company specializing in the development, acquisition and maintenance of commercial properties, is expanding its real estate portfolio with its own development of a logistics property in the Zankeltrad industrial park in Eslarn near Waidhaus on the Czech border.
  • Parallel to the acquisition of the property, which has a size of approx.
  • 22,000 square metres, the lease agreement with Tech Data GmbH & Co. KG was concluded for a term of 10 years.
  • It will operate a returns centre in the e-commerce business at the Eslarn location.

TI-TRUST - Best Places to Work in IL 2020

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Monday, September 14, 2020
Articles, Academic disciplines, Accountability, Emotions, Moral psychology, Reputation management, Social constructionism, Trust, Caterpillar Inc.

TI-Trust, Inc. was recently named as one of the 2020 Best Place to Work in Illinois.

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  • TI-Trust, Inc. was recently named as one of the 2020 Best Place to Work in Illinois.
  • TI-Trust has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois in the (small/medium/large) category.
  • Companies from across the state entered the two-part process to determine the Best Places to Work in Illinois.
  • TI-Trust, Inc. was recognized and honored at the Best Places to Work in Illinois awards ceremony coordinated by The Daily Herald Business Ledger on Thursday, August 20.

Aurora Cannabis to Host Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2020 Investor Conference Call and Related Year End Informational Filings

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Monday, September 14, 2020
Physical phenomena, Physical sciences, Cannabis, Cannabis smoking, Entheogens, Euphoriants, Caterpillar Inc., Aurora, Illinois, CanniMed, Aurora

These material weaknesses are a result of a number of significant changes to the Company during the fiscal year, including the Business Transformation Plan announced in February 2020.

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  • These material weaknesses are a result of a number of significant changes to the Company during the fiscal year, including the Business Transformation Plan announced in February 2020.
  • Aurora is a global leader in the cannabis industry serving both the medical and consumer markets.
  • Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Aurora is a pioneer in global cannabis dedicated to helping people improve their lives.
  • The Company's brand portfolio includes Aurora, Aurora Drift, San Rafael '71, Daily Special, AltaVie, MedReleaf, CanniMed, Whistler, and Reliva.

World First Aid Day 2020: XCMG Unveils Its First Emergency and Fire Rescue Vehicles

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Friday, September 11, 2020
XCMG, Takara Tomy, Rescue vehicle, Rescue, Emergency service, Caterpillar Inc., Tomica Hero: Rescue Fire, Companies, Industries

XUZHOU, China, Sept. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- XCMG(SZ:000425) has sent off four multi-function emergency and fire rescue vehicles to Golmud, Qinghai Province a week ago, the emergency response vehicles developed by XCMG Research Institute opens a new chapter for the commercial application of emergency rescue solutions.

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  • XUZHOU, China, Sept. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- XCMG(SZ:000425) has sent off four multi-function emergency and fire rescue vehicles to Golmud, Qinghai Province a week ago, the emergency response vehicles developed by XCMG Research Institute opens a new chapter for the commercial application of emergency rescue solutions.
  • Since 2016, XCMG has made the development, application and promotion of emergency fire and rescue vehicles a priority.
  • A total of 10 emergency rescue vehicles were delivered to six demonstration bases.
  • The four vehicles en route to Golmud are the JY18and JY20 emergency rescue fire engines, QC700 fire-fighting equipment truck and JY10 rescue vehicle.

World First Aid Day 2020: XCMG Unveils Its First Emergency and Fire Rescue Vehicles

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Friday, September 11, 2020
XCMG, Takara Tomy, Rescue vehicle, Rescue, Emergency service, Caterpillar Inc., Tomica Hero: Rescue Fire, Companies, Industries

XUZHOU, China, Sept. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- XCMG(SZ:000425) has sent off four multi-function emergency and fire rescue vehicles to Golmud, Qinghai Province a week ago, the emergency response vehicles developed by XCMG Research Institute opens a new chapter for the commercial application of emergency rescue solutions.

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  • XUZHOU, China, Sept. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- XCMG(SZ:000425) has sent off four multi-function emergency and fire rescue vehicles to Golmud, Qinghai Province a week ago, the emergency response vehicles developed by XCMG Research Institute opens a new chapter for the commercial application of emergency rescue solutions.
  • Since 2016, XCMG has made the development, application and promotion of emergency fire and rescue vehicles a priority.
  • A total of 10 emergency rescue vehicles were delivered to six demonstration bases.
  • The four vehicles en route to Golmud are the JY18and JY20 emergency rescue fire engines, QC700 fire-fighting equipment truck and JY10 rescue vehicle.

TransForce Group Names Dennis Cooke New CEO; Founder David Broome Transitions to Executive Chairman Role

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Thursday, September 10, 2020
Saint-Laurent, Quebec, TFI International, Caterpillar Inc., Broome, Dennis, Companies, Names

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- TransForce Group, a provider of education and training, digital recruiting, and other solutions to the transportation and logistics industry,yesterday announced that Dennis Cooke has been named the company's President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding David Broome, the company's founder, who now serves as Executive Chairman.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- TransForce Group, a provider of education and training, digital recruiting, and other solutions to the transportation and logistics industry,yesterday announced that Dennis Cooke has been named the company's President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding David Broome, the company's founder, who now serves as Executive Chairman.
  • "We are thrilled to name Dennis Cooke as TransForce Group's next CEO, and that David Broome will continue to contribute to the company's long-term strategy as Executive Chairman," said Leon Brujis, Partner at Palladium Equity Partners, L.L.C., a private equity firm whose affiliate is TransForce Group's majority owner.
  • As TransForce Group's President and CEO, Dennis Cooke will lead the company's day-to-day operations and execution of its strategy.
  • "We are excited to welcome Dennis to TransForce Group," said David Broome, Executive Chairman.

New Analysis of VW Settlement Fund Projects Shows States Maximizing Clean Air Benefits with Investments in New Generation of Diesel Technology

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Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Engines, Liquid fuels, Diesel engines, Petroleum products, Diesel locomotive, Diesel, Engine City Technical Institute, Caterpillar Inc., Detroit Diesel

In projects involving vocational/medium-duty trucks, and heavy-duty trucks, 71 and 81 percent respectively went to new diesel investments, while 63 percent of all transit projects invested in new technology diesel.

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  • In projects involving vocational/medium-duty trucks, and heavy-duty trucks, 71 and 81 percent respectively went to new diesel investments, while 63 percent of all transit projects invested in new technology diesel.
  • Nearly all investments in marine and locomotive categories were new diesel technology, said Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum, an association representing diesel engine and equipment makers, fuel producers and suppliers.
  • Not only are the percent of projects investing in new diesel technology dominating in our analysis, but the benefits achieved from diesel are as well.
  • The cost effectiveness of investments in new diesel technology in delivering clean air benefits is significant.

CAT® SIMULATORS Offers New Compact, Portable Training with SimLite Excavator

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Mining equipment, Modeling and simulation, Excavator, Heavy equipment, Simulation, Caterpillar Inc., Equipment, Manufactured goods, Transport

PEORIA, Ill., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Cat Simulators Offers New Compact, Portable Training with SimLite Excavator

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  • PEORIA, Ill., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Cat Simulators Offers New Compact, Portable Training with SimLite Excavator
    Simformotion LLC a leader in heavy equipment simulator training solutions announces the release of the new Cat Simulators System, SimLite Excavator.
  • "All of the things people love about Cat Simulators is packed into SimLite, including OEM controls and our exclusive reporting program, SimU Campus."
  • In addition to the new SimLite Excavator, Cat Simulators are available in 17 other models for the construction, mining and forestry industries.
  • Cat Simulators are chosen as training solutions in such markets as mining, construction, forestry, government, and trade and vocational schools.

Free Flow, Inc. (FFLO) Announces Conditional Lease Financing Commitment of $5.5 Million for Subsidiary’s Scrap Metal Processing Plant

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Waste management, Articles, Iron, Scrap, Water conservation, Caterpillar Inc., Recycling, Nature, Energy, Scrap metal shredder

(FFLO:OTCPINK), whose current subsidiaries provide vehicle dismantling and the recycling of OEM auto parts and supplies; scrap metal processing; and auto leasing, today announced that its wholly owned Motors & Metals, Inc. (M&M) subsidiary has entered into a $5.5 million conditional lease financing agreement for a scrap metal processing plant with a processing capacity of 5,000 metric tons (MT) per month.

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  • (FFLO:OTCPINK), whose current subsidiaries provide vehicle dismantling and the recycling of OEM auto parts and supplies; scrap metal processing; and auto leasing, today announced that its wholly owned Motors & Metals, Inc. (M&M) subsidiary has entered into a $5.5 million conditional lease financing agreement for a scrap metal processing plant with a processing capacity of 5,000 metric tons (MT) per month.
  • The plant will be located on approximately eight acres of a 19-plus acre facility owned by Accurate Auto Parts, Inc., another wholly owned Free Flow, Inc. subsidiary.
  • As previously disclosed, M&M received a Letter of Intent from an overseas buyer willing to purchase 36,000 metric tons per year of processed scrap metal.
  • The scrap metal processing plant is comprised of an 8085 metal shredding machine, other equipment, tools, and maintenance spare parts.