Machine operators from across Texas recently showcased their skills during the first round of the Caterpillar 2025 Global Operator Challenge hosted at HOLT CAT in San Antonio and Dallas-Fort Worth.

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The pledge builds upon the Irving-based company’s ongoing work to close the growing skills gap in the manufacturing industry.

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What began as a chance encounter in a small craft store has grown into a 35-year legacy!

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Team Red, White & Blue joined HOLT CAT® as the Old Glory Ultra Relay passed through Little Elm

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35 high school students received welding certifications, boosting their readiness for skilled trades careers.

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Cemex boosts Balcones Quarry output with data-driven Cat 785 trucks, sustainably slashing costs and emissions.

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Emily Dodd is a dedicated part of the HOLT team helping customers across Texas build the roads, infrastructure, and growth that drive the region forward. 

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Event hosted by the Youth Workforce Development Foundation & the AED Foundation.

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A key part of the HOLT Group safety team, Alley continues to grow professionally and personally, taking on new responsibilities and learning from the company’s legacy of leadership and service.

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On Friday, March 21, HOLT CAT celebrated Caterpillar’s 100th anniversary with special edition centennial machinery, honoring a century of innovation and leadership.

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Victoria believes that the key to success in this field is having a passion for learning, growing with the industry, and the ability to adapt to new challenges. 

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The foundation of success, according to Sydney, is built on continuous learning, strong communication, relationship-building, and confidence.

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By sharing her story, Samantha hopes to encourage more women to explore opportunities in construction, proving that success isn’t defined by stereotypes.

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To succeed in this industry, Jasmine believes that strong communication skills, the ability to learn quickly, and a willingness to take suggestions are essential.

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Danielle believes in having a solution-based mindset, adaptability, a positive attitude, transparency, motivation, humility, and a commitment to lifelong learning. 

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Castin believes that success in construction requires a strong and positive mindset, as well as a willingness to take on challenges. 

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For Brandy, success in this industry requires an open mind, a willingness to learn, humility, courage, and resilience.

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Desma Norris's passion for machinery began early, leading to a 21-year career in heavy equipment service. Now, after a decade at HOLT CAT, she serves as a Service Manager.

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As a HOLT PSD Maintenance Solutions Supervisor, Cassy Marsalis is paving the way for more women to step into leadership roles and redefine what’s possible in the construction industry.

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Tia and Matthew Meronek, a dedicated couple working at Texas First Rentals and HOLT CAT, balance their love and careers by supporting each other while embracing the unique perks of working in different departments.

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After nearly half a century of dedication and service, Phillip Matthews, a pillar of HOLT CAT, is retiring. For 47 years, Phillip has been more than just an employee; he has been a mentor, innovator, and embodiment of the HOLT values that define the company.

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Top heavy equipment technicians compete in HOLT CAT's "Tech Wars," showcasing their skills in speed and precision to secure a spot in Caterpillar's Global Technician Challenge.

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HOLT CAT, a HOLT Group operating company, announced the arrival of two 785 Mining Trucks at Cemex's Balcones Quarry in New Braunfels.

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At HOLT Group, our people are our greatest asset, and Ricky Wheeler’s story is a shining example of how our culture and values foster professional and personal growth.

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For Nick Davis, his career at HOLT has been a testament to the power of mentorship, teamwork, and personal growth. Reflecting on his time with the company, Davis encourages new employees to embrace curiosity.

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(MARSHALL, Texas) – Construction of the new Diesel Equipment Technology facility at Texas State Technical College’s Marshall campus is on track to be completed in November.

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Construction of the new diesel equipment technology facility at Texas State Technical College’s Marshall campus is on track to be completed in November.

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Amid the ongoing labor shortage affecting all construction companies, HOLT Group, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, is recharging the industry’s workforce with female talent.

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HOLT CAT is proudly sponsoring the 2024 Texan by Nature Conservation Summit on October 23, where leaders in conservation and business gather for impactful dialogue and networking.

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Equipment Finance News has named Corinna Richter Holt as one of the nine executives to watch in 2025.

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At Texas First Rentals, Valerie Niver has led a team to break records and double store sizes, while being one of the few women in the construction industry and aiming to inspire more to join.

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Autry Adams knew that he wanted to work on Caterpillar machinery since high school, but attending Texas State Technical College’s Marshall campus showed him that getting there could be half the fun.

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Discover how Brock Billeiter found his path to success in the Coastal Bend through Del Mar College's Diesel Applied Technology program and his dream job at HOLT CAT.

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Celebrating 32 years at HOLT CAT, Sonya Culpepper has grown from cashier to Parts Coordinator, witnessing significant changes, supporting major remodels, and forming lasting friendships and mentorships, all while showing unwavering dedication to her team.

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We're thrilled to announce the successful completion of the latest class of our HOLT Ready Tech program!

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Randy Grumbles reflects on his 45-year career at HOLT CAT, sharing advice for new employees, his experiences, and the rewarding aspects of his long-standing role in the heavy equipment industry.

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Donation to help close skills gap, address workforce shortage within equipment distribution industry

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Guy Clumpner and his son Graham exemplify HOLT's commitment to Values-Based Leadership, using their roles to inspire and help others, fostering a culture of ethical values and personal growth.

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Tim Pyle's passion for restoring old vehicles inspired his son William to pursue a similar path, leading to a shared career at HOLT Truck Centers where they now make lasting memories and advance their professional journeys together.

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Tim and Ethan Feldman's shared journey in the rental industry highlights their dedication, mutual support, and the opportunities provided by Texas First Rentals for career growth and family bonding.

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Frank and Connor showcase the career flexibility and values-driven culture at HOLT Group, seamlessly transitioning between roles while embodying HOLT's values.

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HOLT Group donated a building on the Southeast side of San Antonio for use as the Harvey E. Najim campus of Child Advocates San Antonio (CASA)

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This Mother's Day, we'd like to share the inspiring story of Stacy, a dedicated employee, and her son Jacob, who found his dream career at HOLT CAT, thanks to her support.

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This Mother's Day, we're proud to share the inspiring story of Amy Saldana and her daughter, Chloe, who not only work for HOLT Group but also found a supportive community within our company.

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At HOLT CAT, we’re proud of our family atmosphere. One great example of that is Kristi Redus and her daughter, Jennifer Perez

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Meet Gloria Avila and Raven Snyder, a mother-daughter duo at HOLT CAT who strengthen their family bond through professional collaboration. Gloria builds contracts that Raven, a Field Maintenance Coordinator, uses to schedule services, showcasing their unique synergy and deepening their relationship.

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Celebrate the end of National Intern Awareness Month with Sergio Nunez's success story. Starting as a high school intern in 2018, Sergio quickly climbed the ranks to become Service Desk Manager. Learn more about his inspiring journey and professional growth.

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HOLT CAT is one of more than 100 GPISD has partnered with over the past decade for its CTE programs. They give high school students the opportunity to combine classroom knowledge with on-the-ground training.

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National Intern Awareness Month is here, and we're shining a light on one of our interns, Nathan Martinez! Nathan has been a valuable asset to our San Antonio Machine Service shop for the past 13 months.

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Leticia Ortiz and Miranda Menchaca, machine operators at CPS Energy, San Antonio’s city-owned electric and natural gas provider, placed in the top 10 of the first-ever all-female Caterpillar Celebrating Women in Construction operator competition

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Discover how a student from Goliad High School leveraged the HOLT CAT internship program to gain invaluable experience and insights.

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HOLT CAT is sponsoring the duo in a machine operator contest this month in North Carolina

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A well-educated, skilled community translates to a more competent, innovative and adaptable workforce. Well-educated communities are more likely to have greater economic stability, higher incomes, lower unemployment rates and consistent growth.

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Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate HOLT CAT team members and newly married couple, Kaela and Victor Trevino.

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Take a look at a maintenance guide for Cat customers from the 1950’s. This guide is actually provided in the form of a comic!

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Elizabeth Cardenas is challenging the status quo and paving the way for women in a male-dominated field through her hands-on internship experience at HOLT CAT.

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American Heart Association’s signature women's initiative, Go Red for Women addresses gaps of women’s greatest health threat

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One incredible Texas high school teacher and his unprecedented influence to help bring back the trades in America.

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HOLT CAT has partnered with Bridgeport High School, allowing students Tate McClellan and Paul Naquin to participate in an internship program. This initiative offers practical experience in automotive equipment skills and includes benefits like tuition reimbursement for trade or tech school.

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HOLT CAT highlights Nathan Lehman, a barbecue enthusiast and Product Support Major Account Representative, for his exceptional service since joining the company in 2014.

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Brent Barcey and HOLT CAT CEO, Peter Holt, discussing San Antonio's culture, tech, emerging talent, and its future.

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Shelby Meyer opted for a trade job over college, inspiring others by following her father's career path at HOLT CAT, emphasizing that college isn't the only pathway to a fulfilling career.

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HOLT CAT is proud to announce the completion of our first class of HOLT Ready Technicians!

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The program is an intensive one, beginning when students are high school juniors and ending, for those who make it through, with a job offer from HOLT CAT after graduation.

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Peter J. Holt and Corinna Holt Richter, the fifth generation to lead Holt Cat, are leaning into new industries while staying grounded in its core.

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HOLT CAT congratulates Alterman on 100 years! HOLT CAT has been a proud partner of Alterman for 50 years, providing a wide range of solutions to support their business needs.

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Located in the Texas Hill Country north of San Antonio, Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch is an African safari-style wildlife refuge.

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At the attraction north of San Antonio, visitors go underground and explore different layers of limestone that likely formed during the Cretaceous Period when a warm shallow sea covered much of what is now Texas.

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Pre-K 4 SA is a comprehensive early childhood initiative aimed at changing the education and workforce trajectory of San Antonio in one generation.

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HOLT has committed $200K in academic scholarships to Texas A&M University-San Antonio over the next four years for women in STEM and men in early childhood/general education.

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SITECH will be adding RodRadar's LDR Excavate, the first-ever ground penetrated radar integrated in the excavator's digging bucket, to its portfolio of heavy civil construction solutions

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As part of women in construction week and international women’s day, we’d like to introduce you to Lori Bunger! You might recognize her as the face of our used equipment videos on HoltUsed.com, HoltCat.com, and on our YouTube channel.

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Join HOLT Manufacturing at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 in Las Vegas on March 14-18. Visit us at Booth #N117262 in the North Hall

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John Schiedeck, HOLT CAT Customer and CEO of Schiedeck Construction, will be competing against 8 operators in the Global Operator Challenge finals at ConExpo in Las Vegas

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Jonathan Hendley and Lori Prieto, HOLT employees and engaged couple, will celebrate Valentine’s Day their way – relaxing at home and preparing for their upcoming wedding. They plan to stay home, cook dinner together, and enjoy each other’s company, especially on this occasion.

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Throughout Texas, youth are gearing up to exhibit their agricultural skills at junior livestock shows. After a year of caring for and preparing their animals for the livestock show, student exhibitors are eager to show off their skills and hoping to secure scholarships.

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The family that owns and operates HOLT CAT knows about heavy lifting. Besides being the country's largest dealer of Caterpillar-brand heavy equipment, it has done the heavy lifting of giving back to the San Antonio-area community.

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Texas First Rentals announced today that it has acquired Rental One, a full-service equipment and storage container rental company offering a complete line of construction equipment and supplies in 15 locations throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and Central Texas regions.

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Adrian started his career as a Cat ThinkBig technician apprentice and graduated from Pittsburg State’s ThinkBig Program in Kansas! 

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HOLT is proud to have many Veterans who have served our country. Thank you for your service.

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HOLT's local winner in the Cat Global Operator Challenge, John Schiedeck, Schiedeck Construction, won the regional North American round of the event and will represent HOLT at the global finals in March, 2023.

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The TxN 20 is an effort to recognize the best work in conservation coming from businesses operating and based in Texas.

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Zane Thomas was recently presented with the first Tony Spalding Intern of the Year Award, established by Cleburne High School Career and Technical Education in memory of an industry partner dedicated to providing students with internship opportunities

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Plumbers, pipe fitters and welders are jobs traditionally associated with men, but there's a growing number of women going into the skilled trades.

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Texas First Rentals®, a construction equipment rental company and a division of HOLT, has expanded its footprint in Texas. 

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Beki Hutchison, the company’s senior vice president of human resources, is leading efforts to draw more workers into its industry — particularly women, who historically have been underrepresented.

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As a shop welder at the Caterpillar equipment dealer HOLT CAT Irving, the Grand Prairie resident works on compactor blades, excavators and anything else that needs to be rebuilt or repaired.

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Meet Kari Bryan, Sales Operations Supervisor with HOLT CAT in San Antonio. She is a graduate of Texas State University and began her career with HOLT CAT in a dual role as a Sales Coordinator and Inventory Control Tech. Over the past nine years, Kari, her responsibilities, and her team have grown tremendously.

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Texas First Rentals®, a division of HOLT, announced that it has acquired Class A Equipment Rentals, a construction equipment rental company, located in Fredericksburg, Texas.

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We wanted to take this opportunity to wish each of you a happy Independence Day.

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HOLT CAT offers internships for high school students enrolled in technical training programs.

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Caterpillar Inc. today announced it will move its global headquarters to the company’s existing office in Irving, Texas, from its current location in Deerfield, Illinois.

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North Texas is seeing a monumental amount of construction, but a shortage of heavy machine technicians threatens to undermine the area’s growth.  

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A program at Grand Prairie ISD's Dubiski Career High School is teaching automotive and heavy engineering as early as 9th grade.

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John Schiedeck, CEO at Schiedeck Construction Inc. and winner of round one in San Antonio will go on to North American finals in North Carolina.

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Casanova serves as a Marketing Sales Support Coordinator and is responsible for responding to requests on live chats, answering phones in HOLT’s call center, and responding to website inquiries. No matter the form of communication, Casanova has the answers.

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“Careers on Wheels” at Gilbert Elementary School is a special event where young students are taught the value of education and learn about other career opportunities available to them. For Cesar Lopez, these festivities hit close to home.

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HOLT announced its acquisition of Kardie Equipment/TGM Wind Services, the leading North American distributor of the Bronto Skylift.

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With this acquisition, HOLT Truck Centers will become Navistar’s authorized International truck and IC Bus dealer in Oklahoma and Wichita Falls, Texas, expanding its truck service and sales offerings into a multi-state territory.

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Tech Wars is a friendly competition that allows HOLT technicians to showcase their knowledge and expertise. Technicians from across the territory participate in an entrance exam to compete for recognition as the best-of-the-best within the HOLT organization. 

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Historically, women makeup a small number of welders across the nation; but this welding woman is hoping that will change sooner than later.

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Happy Halloween from HOLT! To help you celebrate, here are some pumpkin carving stencils!

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The Alamo is excited to announce the addition of Peter J. Holt to the Alamo Trust, Inc. (ATI) Board of Directors. Holt will work with the rest of the board and ATI Executive Director Kate Rogers to preserve the site and provide an engaging experience for visitors.

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Michael McMahon, a HOLT CAT employee for the last 15 years, has been promoted to Regional Parts Manager for the Northern Region. He will manage all parts operations out of Irving, Fort Worth, Little Elm, Lewisville, North Dallas, and Bridgeport. 

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The Vallecitos Water District Board of Directors agreed to pursue development of district-wide renewable power sources using existing open space to benefit the District and its ratepayers.

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In 2017 Brittany Fry found herself frustrated and feeling stuck in her career. She knew that in order to advance she needed a degree, and her banking and accounting background, accounting seemed like an obvious choice.

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Texas First Rentals and HOLT Crane & Equipment are now authorized dealers of Magni Telescopic Handlers, a leader in rotating and heavy lift telehandlers. The new product line will be available at Texas First Rentals and HOLT Crane & Equipment locations throughout their 118-county territories in Texas.

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Read about HOLT's new partnership with Nikola in this month's San Antonio Construction News.

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CASA San Antonio is leading the charge to provide school supplies to more than 1,000 underserved K-12 children in San Antonio — and HOLT is inviting all its employees, customers and partners to help in the cause.

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In case you missed it, we are excited to share with you that HOLT owners Peter J. Holt and Corinna Holt Richter were featured on The History Channel on Sunday, July 18, 2021 as part of The History Channel TV series The Machines That Built America.

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HOLT Truck Centers is now the authorized dealer of the Nikola Class 8 trucks in Texas.

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For many of those years they had depended on several smaller loaders, which recently have become unreliable, breaking down a lot. A reputation for durability and reliability drew them to look at Cat equipment.

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From the oil fields of Alaska to the boom cities of Texas, one woman's engineering career is on the move, with no sign of slowing down anytime soon.

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In an industry seemingly dominated by men, HOLT CAT Regional Sales Manager Emily Dodd knows just how important it is to have a mentor by your side, especially if you are a woman hoping to carve out a niche in the construction business.

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Tim Kuhn, regional parts manager, was recently featured on the San Antonio Report as part of their "Where I Work" series.

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If you're looking for a career that allows you to capitalize on your skills and be proud of your work, consider becoming a Cat® dealer technician.

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HOLT Companies recently held a company-wide regional food drive to support those who face hunger and food insecurity within our Texas community.

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Gloria Avila is a switchboard operator at HOLT for 5 years. She most admires the HOLT value of ethical.

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Beki Hutchison was featured in April's issue of San Antonio Construction News.

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By implementing solar, HOLT’s goal is to improve environmental efficiency and take control of energy costs, as well as to serve as an example to others.

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The San Antonio Zoo called on HOLT for help and in response, HOLT delivered two donated generators to keep the water flowing.

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For nearly two years Jeremy Dowdy has been a data analyst in HOLT’s marketing department in Irving.

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Peter Holt returned the antique Holt Caterpillar 10 Ton, displayed at the entrance to HOLT’s headquarters building, to its original owners, the Vouk Family of St Stephen, Minnesota.

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HOLT CAT recently installed and commissioned 56 diesel generator sets for infrastructure technology company Aligned, providing backup power at its location across the country.

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Holt recently spoke with the Business Journal about why the company's investment team has been so busy, what makes a good investment and what 2021 might bring.

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As the distributor for Sullair commercial air compressors, Sullair of Houston’s dealer territory covers nearly half the counties in Texas, including Houston, Austin, San Antonio, the Rio Grande Valley and the majority of west Texas, aligning with many of the counties that HOLT CAT presently services.

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Richard Spence is a HOLT CAT machine sales representative out of our Victoria store and has been with HOLT CAT for 30 years.

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Meet Emily Stieglitz, Freshman at University of Texas at San Antonio and IT Intern for HOLT.

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Listen to Corinna Holt Richter on the Texas Business Minds Podcast

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HOLT CAT Machine Shop Service Technician III Maria Mendez was first exposed to mechanics and repair while growing up in San Antonio.

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Nathan Smith traded his Air Force uniform and work in a classified intelligence vault for blue jeans and a heavy equipment repair truck.

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Meet Sergio Nunez, Sophomore at University of Texas at San Antonio and IT Intern for HOLT.

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HOLT Ventures recently announced its investment in  Document Crunch, an artificial intelligence platform designed specifically for  the construction industry.

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HOLT Renewables provides solar design, engineering, procurement and construction to help customers achieve energy savings alongside their renewable energy goals.

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Travis Cox, Sales and Business Development Manager, HOLT Manufacturing in Waco, brings an interesting mix of experience to HOLT.

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Meet Kat Villarreal, IT Intern at HOLT! She began her internship in 2019 as in our IT department, supporting all HOLT brands, and hasn’t looked back. A freshman at UTSA, Kat is studying cyber security.

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Bryan Pinedo is an intern who has been part of our IT helpdesk since January. He is currently a senior at Southwest Highs School in San Antonio, Texas and is looking forward to a career in the Information Technology industry.

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Empathy has been Corinna Holt Richter's guiding principle as she leads one of San Antonio's oldest businesses through the chaos caused by Covid-19.

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Tom owns several antique pieces of Caterpillar equipment and cares for Holt’s collection, and has a talent for bringing the old machines to life.

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While she grew up around the family business, she gained a new perspective on everything HOLT when she began the company’s leadership training program in 2012.

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Edith (Edie) Williams, senior switchboard operator, literally is the “voice of HOLT” at the companies’ headquarters in San Antonio. Edie recently celebrated her 15 year work anniversary and had a few words of wisdom.

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After a nationwide search, HOLT CAT^® has announced the appointment of Joyce Pingel as Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer and Head of Digital.

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HOLT CAT^® is offering customers the ability to manage their entire fleet remotely with the free CAT App for Android and IOS devices.

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HOLT CAT has selected Augmentir as its next-generation Connected Worker platform for its maintenance, repair and service operations.

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HOLT CAT will be hiring for positions necessary to open HOLT Manufacturing. The new facility will open in May and is located in the former Caterpillar Work Tools plant on Texas Central Parkway in Waco.

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The campaign for Pre-K 4 SA’s renewal launched March 6th at the Southside headquarters of Holt Cat, a festive event hosted by CEO Peter J. Holt, who also serves as co-chair of Early Matters San Antonio.

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We enjoyed meeting with colleagues and customers, and learning more about what’s changing the face of the construction industry.

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Celebrating customers worldwide, Caterpillar unveils the Operator Stadium featuring live demonstrations, product exhibits and interactive technology<

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On February 14, 2020, National Philanthropy Day, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, San Antonio (TX) Chapter honored HOLT CAT as Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation for its corporate philanthropy programs.

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Visitors from across the world will be able to see for themselves when, for the first time ever, HOLT Manufacturing showcases its Spray King off-highway water trucks and stand tanks at ConExpo.

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The internship program that HOLT CAT started with Southwest Independent School District is a great way for high school kids to gain hands-on experience, while gaining credit toward graduation.

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Corinna Holt Richter is a member of the board of the Children's Hospital Foundation, a non profit organization with the vision that every child in South Central Texas would receive the best available medical care, even if their parents could not pay.

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Pre-K 4 SA is one example of workforce development, and there are many others in our community. But San Antonio business leaders need to step up their investment and commitment to workforce development.

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HOLT CAT Georgetown is now open, moved from Pflugerville. The new store is located at 2101 Airport Rd, in Georgetown.

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An advocacy group for early childhood education, Early Matters San Antonio brings together business, civic, education, philanthropic and nonprofit leaders to raise awareness about the link between investments in high quality early education and a strong economic future for San Antonio.

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HOLT CAT donated 5 large boxes of clothing, shoes, accessories, and financial gifts to the 4th Annual back to school conference and boutique at Girls Inc. of San Antonio. 

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Construction News interviews Jason Martin, Regional Service Manager, HOLT CAT, San Antonio.

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Peter J. Holt and Corinna Holt Richter were featured speakers at the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce’ Mid-Year Membership Luncheon on July 24 at the Baylor Club in Waco.

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HOLT's values set the company apart. Commitment means we are here to stay, to support the communities where we work and live, and to give to others.

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Running a family-owned business is a blessing and a challenge that HOLT CAT President Corinna Holt Richter hopes her children will one day experience, she told a recent audience at the Rotary Club of San Antonio.

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We wanted to take this opportunity to wish each of you a happy Independence Day.

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HOLT CAT was recently recognized for Best Places to Work among Extra Large Companies by the San Antonio Business Journal.

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Paulus has been in the lead role of Holt Ventures for just a few months, taking over for former partner Adam Bridgman, who left to run another investment firm with Peter Holt, the CEO of Holt Cat.

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Corinna Holt Richter, President and Chief Administrative Officer, was the St. Mary’s University’s Forum on Entrepreneurship Breakfast Series keynote speaker in February.

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To address an ongoing skilled trades gap, HOLT formed an innovative and award-winning partnership with John A. Dubiski High School in Grand Prairie in 2012.

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Larry Mills has been a car guy since he was a teenager working in a grocery store to pay for a brand-new 1966 Pontiac GTO, which he promptly began to modify, adding new manifolds, carburetors, long tube headers and more.

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On October 27, over 2,400 HOLT employees enjoyed an anniversary celebration on the San Antonio campus. HOLT employees, retirees and their families enj...

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On October 27, over 2,400 HOLT employees enjoyed an anniversary celebration on the San Antonio campus. HOLT employees, retirees and their families enjoyed spectacular weather and memory-making activities, made special by the dozens of antique Caterpillar machines that were on display at the Antique Caterpillar Machine Owners' Club national meeting.

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In June, we launched the I am HOLT: Innovation Challenge in alignment with one of our nine themes, making innovation part of our DNA. The challenge, for all HOLT employees, generated hundreds of great ideas submitted and pitched from across the organization!

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On September 14, 2018 Governor Greg Abbott attended Caterpillar's Engine Milestone Celebration in Seguin, Texas, which commemorated the completion of the 400,000th engine produced at this facility.

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HOLT CAT was recently featured in Mining People magazine for being the only CAT dealer to have EVER moved a dragline!

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Find out what it means to win an Eagle Ford Excellence Award with HOLT CAT‘s Bill Bordelon.

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HOLT CAT won the award in the Services category for its commitment to continually improving and investing in product support capacity and capability.

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When Energy Transfer, a large Cat engine customer, needs expertise, Caterpillar calls on HOLT CAT to work on the large gas compression engines which power the Rover Pipeline.

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2018 is the 85th anniversary of the founding of one of the largest Caterpillar dealerships in the world, and certainly the largest in our hearts, HOLT...

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Texas First Rentals, a HOLT company, has donated the use of Cat construction equipment to build an all-purpose youth baseball field for the Boys and Girls Club of San Antonio, which broke ground today.

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Benjamin Dean (B.D.) Holt Jr., retired Chairman of HOLT Companies, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. 

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High school students can compete for full-time positions with company SAN ANTONIO - HOLT CAT welcomed a second round of Southwest Independe...

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HOLT CAT celebrated the groundbreaking today of an 85,000-square-foot, full-service sales, rental and parts facility in Georgetown

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Since they were children, Peter J. Holt and Corinna Holt Richter knew they would take over the family business — their name has been intertwined...

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HOLT CAT employees and veterans Yori Escalante, Michael McMahon, Joel Cunningham and Brian Loper attended the unveiling ceremony of the "Price of Liberty" memorial on the grounds of the State Capital.

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The Caterpillar Visitors Center & Museum has opened a new exhibit to commemorate the contributions of Benjamin Holt and the Holt family to the early development of Caterpillar, Inc, a Fortune 50 company. Titled “Tracks Around the World,”

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HOLT CAT has announced today Peter J. Holt and Corinna Holt Richter will take over company operations. Effective Jan. 1, Holt will be named chief executive officer and general manager, and Richter will serve as president and chief administrative officer.

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HOLT CAT has announced today that its president, John David (Dave) Harris is retiring, effective Jan. 1. Harris started his successful, 20-year career with HOLT CAT as a regional sales manager of Holt Ohio. After being promoted to machine division vice president, Harris was later named EVP and general manager, before becoming president and COO in Jan. 2015.

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When Hurricane Harvey hit Texas last month, every single HOLT CAT store and employee helped our fellow Texans in some way. 

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Hurricane Harvey, which made landfall as a Category 4 storm, is producing life-threatening rain and winds for both coastal and inland cities in Texas, which is now declared a federal state of disaster.

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The Holt Foundation has donated $100,000 to SA Works, an industry-led workforce organization aligning San Antonio’s education providers and private sector to promote economic mobility.

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The 2017 TECH WARS multi-dealership contest concluded at Riggs CAT on April 6, 2017. Technicians from Warren CAT, Ziegler CAT, Butler Machinery, and HOLT CAT competed in Little Rock, AR, at the multi-dealership contest at Riggs CAT.

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A big congratulations to Texas First Rentals Fort Worth for being the first store to achieve a 5-star rating in Caterpillar’s Contamination Control Program.

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Holt Ventures, the investment arm of dealer Holt Caterpillar, along with Caterpillar Ventures, Brick & Mortar Ventures and Cottonwood Technology Fund, selected three winners in the Industrial Technology Pitch Competition held at the South by Southwest Startup Village March 14 in Austin, Texas.

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The TCEQ’s Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) Program has announced the expected opening of its Rebate Grants Program to be on or after Febru...

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TERP, Emissions, Grant Program

The Holt family has announced the formation of HOLT Ventures, an investment arm within HOLT CAT^®, which will invest in new technologies and companies focused on solving challenges in the industrial and manufacturing industries.

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The Texas State Aquarium is excited to announce another major contribution for Campaign Caribbean, the Aquarium’s capital campaign that is funding the largest expansion in its 26-year history.

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Fulgium previously served as vice president of Machine Product Support. In his new role he will continue to lead this division in addition to support for the Power Systems Division (PSD), creating a single Product Support organization for all service and parts across all Caterpillar and AGCO product lines.

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Lothery currently manages Machine Product Support Sales and will continue to lead the Machine Product Support Sales Team and Product Support Sales for Power Systems.

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On June 14th, HOLT CAT broke ground on a new state-of-the-art headquarters building at its campus on the southeast side of San Antonio. This prominent new facility will help the company better support business growth, and also provide a more productive and fulfilling work environment for employees.

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On May 4, 2016, Alamo Academies hosted its first graduating class with the newest heavy equipment technical track. Of the 100-plus graduates, from fiv...

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With more than 20 years of experience in human resource management and leadership, Webster will have executive oversight of all human resource operations in this new role.

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For the first time, HOLT CAT^® is sending four of its top technicians to compete in a regional competition with other Cat heavy equipment dealers: Riggs, Butler and Warren. The HOLT contestants will travel this week to Little Rock, Arkansas for a four-day competition where their skills will be assessed and measured against other technicians from these Caterpillar dealers.

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SAN ANTONIO, Texas (April 4, 2016) – HOLT CAT® (www.holtcat.com), the Caterpillar® Equipment and Engine dealer for South, Central, North...

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Dubiski Careers High School’s shop director Rick Elmore posted these photos and video of the 2015 annual ag mechanics competition project. Seniors and HOLT CAT Interns AB Vedrejo and Isaiah Camacho teamed to revive then successfully crank the old crawler.

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Vista Sand in Granbury is ranked as an industry leader in industrial silica sand solution for oil and gas fracturing and building products. Today, the company owns 35 Cat machines and depends on HOLT CAT for its success.

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HOLT CAT recently named Corinna Holt Richter executive vice president/chief administrative officer, and Peter John Holt executive vice president/general manager.

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We receive your feedback through our customer survey process, our email feedback signature line, and the information you share with employees in your ...

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HOLT CAT continues its commitment to veterans and service members, partnering with Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) to offer personnel exiting military service technical training for transition into fulfilling, civilian careers.

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The article discusses why company culture & exceeding client expectations are non-negotiable at HOLT CAT.  

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Leaders from HOLT CAT^®, Caterpillar^® and Precision Demolition gathered together at Precision Demolition’s headquarters in Lewisville to celebrate the deployment of VisionLink™, a fleet management solution.

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New grants are available to upgrade truck fleets in DFW; Emissions Reduction Incentive Grants to replace older diesel engines coming soon.

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TERP, grants, trucks

With the help of more than $2.5 million worth of HOLT CAT® backhoes, skid steer loaders, and motor graders, the City of McAllen recently hosted a week of low-cost heavy equipment operator and transport training with the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX).

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Caterpillar announced it will begin independently designing and manufacturing its vocational truck product family at its plant in Victoria, Texas.

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New legislation from the 2015 84th Texas Legislative Session will reduce the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) fees on the purchase or lease of non-road equipment, beginning September 1, 2015.

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HOLT CAT^®, Alamo Colleges, Texas Workforce Commission, Workforce Solutions Alamo and the East Side Promise Zone Collaborate to Train New Heavy Equipment Operators

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In honor of military veterans and their sacrifices, approximately 930 wounded veterans from across the nation and their families spent last weekend in Port O’Connor and Victoria, Texas, for the annual deep-sea fishing event and barbecue.

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 HOLT CAT  is taking steps to retain and expand its corporate headquarters campus in San Antonio’s District 3.

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Little Elm, Texas (March 26, 2015) – HOLT CAT celebrated the grand opening today of a $14 million, 61,000 square-foot full-service facility at 27600 East University Drive in Little Elm, Texas.

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In his new role, Creson will lead all HOLT CAT machine sales for its Southern Region, which includes San Antonio, Austin, Corpus Christi and the Rio Grande Valley.

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A team of HOLT CAT employees went to Boysville on Saturday to help install permanent building signage to beautify the 78-acre campus that is home to children who are unable to live at home due to family disruption.

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In his new role, Fulgium will oversee all Cat heavy equipment parts and service operations throughout HOLT CAT’s operating territory.

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HOLT CAT announced today that its president and chief operating officer, Allyn L. Archer, has decided to retire on December 31, 2014 after a distinguished 43-year career with the company.

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HOLT CAT held an open house today to celebrate the completion of its 40,000 square foot, state-of-the-art heavy equipment service facility.

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HOLT CAT knows about the skilled trades gap, and it has formed an innovative partnership with John A. Dubiski High School in Grand Prairie to do something about it.    

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For more than a decade, employees from HOLT CAT have supported the fight against Multiple Sclerosis by participating in an annual 150-mile bike ride.

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In his new role, he will support the company in fostering long-term and strategic relations with HOLT’s constituencies to positively impact and advance the company’s vision and core values. 

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Pep Rally at Dubiski Career High School in Grand Prairie Honors Students in Vocational Education Tracks; Highlights Value of Public-Private Training Partnerships

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HOLT CAT held a grand opening today for its new 47,000-square foot full-service facility at 10701 US 281 North in Edinburg, TX.

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This full-service location, just north of Highway 67 in the southwest corner of the Metroplex, is now one of nine HOLT CAT stores serving customers throughout the Dallas-Ft. Worth area.

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In his new role, Grimm will have direct responsibility for all Cat® heavy equipment sales activities from Waco to the Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex and throughout northeast Texas.

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HOLT CAT recently named Elaine Hicks as Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer.

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HOLT CAT has named Edward Craner Senior Vice President, Strategy and Marketing. In his new role, Craner will continue to lead and develop corporate strategy, 

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HOLT CAT® and FlexGen Power Systems® announced they have signed a distribution agreement to sell FlexGen’s full line of Solid State Generator products. FlexGen’s Solid State Generators can pair with any of HOLT CAT’s diesel or natural gas engines

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HOLT CAT has named Corinna Holt Richter as Vice President, Machine Division Product Support Sales and Peter John Holt as Vice President, Power Systems Division, Commercial Engine Sales.

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In North Texas, HOLT CAT is collecting new stuffed animals for Cook Children's Hospital through April 3.

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HOLT CAT will host a job fair to fill positions for a new full service store in Cleburne, Texas. The new facility is scheduled to open in the summer of 2014.

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HOLT CAT and the Caterpillar® Dealer Excellence Fund continue to support career development and training of specialized technicians by contributing approximately $50,000 to technical programs at 11 schools across Texas in 2013

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HOLT CAT has been awarded the Environmental Stewardship Award at the inaugural 2013 Eagle Ford Excellence Awards luncheon

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HOLT CAT announced the acquisition of the expanded Cat mining equipment distribution and support business for its respective territory.

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HOLT CAT^® has partnered with the US Army Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) Program to provide priority interview consideration to Army soldiers who have completed one term of enlistment. 

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Peter Holt presented the Texas A&M-San Antonio Foundation a check for $500,000 to be used toward scholarships in San Antonio.

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Proposition 6, which will appear on ballots November 5, 2013, will provide for a one-time investment of $2 billion for a revolving fund to help capitalize a loan program for governmental entities that must be paid back.

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Civic leaders joined Peter Holt in a ceremonial groundbreaking on October 2 for a 40,000 square foot machine shop service bay expansion in San Antonio.

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Nearly three decades after Peter M. Holt took the reins of his father's company, the CEO of locally based Holt Cat plans to hand over control of the family business to the next generation.

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HOLT CAT prepares the fifth generation to take over the business.

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Tom Barry represented HOLT bike riders in first Elected Officials Bike Ride along the Campion Trail in Irving on August 6 in connection with the Texas Transportation Summit sponsored by the City of Irving.

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Now in Waco, Texas . . . we repair all sizes and all brands, including tracks for cranes.

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Caterpillar dealer HOLT CAT will pump millions of dollars into its operations across the state, with about $10 million reserved for a long overdue expansion of its San Antonio headquarters.

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The entire town of Brady, TX had no power for more than 24 hours losing their electricity source early Saturday morning.

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HOLT CAT employees in Irving and Fort Worth recently participated in another successful 2013 Bunny and Bear Drive for Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth. 

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On the heels of HOLT CAT's dedication of a new Laredo facility in March, we will be breaking ground on a brand new location in Little Elm in Denton County

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HOLT employees in San Antonio got together to show their Spurs Spirit and cheer on the San Antonio Spurs NBA team to victory! Go Spurs Go!

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One of 18 twisters in North Texas hit Granbury, Texas in Hood County the evening of May 15. Over 120 houses were damaged or destroyed and six people lost their lives...

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When they hear the term West Texas, most people think of the area in the western half of the state...

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HOLT CAT was onsite in Oklahoma to help provide power after the May 20th Moore disaster.

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In his new role, Dreyer will be responsible for leading all sales, managing resources, customer satisfaction and supporting corporate marketing strategy for HOLT’s operations in the Rio Grande Valley.

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Approximately 700 wounded veterans from across the nation and their family members were welcomed to Port O’Connor and Victoria, Texas.

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HOLT CAT has named J.K. Baxter Senior Vice President and General Manager, Machine Division. 

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Caterpillar Global Petroleum is pleased to announce the launch of Cat® Well Stimulation Pumps for the well service market.

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HOLT CAT displayed the Cat® 336E H Hybrid excavator at Earth Day Dallas at Fair Park April 20-21.

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Ken and Melissa Lester were one of 12 contractors hailing from a diverse cross section of the country who were named Equipment World magazines 2013 Contractor of the Year finalists.

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As part of Caterpillars on-going effort to improve the trades industry image and attract new members to our technician workforce, they have sponsored a USA Today's Employing America report. 

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HOLT CAT has opened a new 24,000 square foot LEED silver certified facility in Laredo, 

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The Alamo Area Council, Boy Scouts of America honored Peter M. Holt of HOLT CAT, at their annual Good Scout Luncheon on Friday, February 15, 2013

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HOLT CAT will host an open house and tour of its new ProTech Technical Training Center at the company’s San Antonio campus

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HOLT CAT's office expansion on S. W.W. White road is the largest LEED project in this category, receiving recognition from the November 16 San An...

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HOLT CAT and Caterpillar donated $8,800 to Dubiski Career High School in Grand Prairie in support of its technical skills program and career development. 

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The Texas Tea Shots Photo contest has ended and the winners have been selected!

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In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, HOLT CAT rose to the challenge and provided power to affected regions.

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HOLT CAT has implemented an anti-idling program at all of our Texas facilities, directed at customers and employees.  For those counties in Texas...

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This first-in-class small gas generator is manufactured with an ISO 9001 compliant platform and powered on the industry standard G3300 platform – capable of surpassing the EPA’s new source performance standards and meeting Texas emissions standards state-wide. This power module is rated for operation at 135 ekW for use in energy exploration and production.

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HOLT CAT showed its support for Multiple Sclerosis victims by participating in Bike MS: Valero 2012 Alamo Ride to the River

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The Texas A&M Forest Service employs Cat® bulldozers in a different capacity: these machines fitted with safety cages are critical for putting fire breaks in place.

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This week, HOLT CAT began delivering Meals on Wheels to elderly neighbors living in Southeast San Antonio.

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The Victoria plant, once fully operational, will produce a line of excavators from 12 to 49 tons and will triple Caterpillars current production in North America.

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Texarkana, Texas (August 13, 2012) – HOLT CAT recently named Shane Smith Product Support Sales Representative for the Texarkana, Texas area.

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HOLT has named Peter J. Holt to the position of Machine Division General Service Manager.

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HOLT CAT recently named Todd Loudon Product Support Sales Representative for the Victoria area.

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CINTAS presented an award to HOLT CAT in congratulations for “Partners in Excellence in Preservation of the Environment and in Document Security” for our recycling of shredded documents in 2011.

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On Saturday, April 21, AACOG presented its 2012 Air Quality Stewardship Awards to HOLT CAT during the Fiesta Earth Day Celebration

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HOLT CAT recently named Mark Matthews Service Manager of the Longview Machine Division.

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HOLT CAT recently named Blake Wilson General Construction Sales Representative for the Waco area.

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HOLT CAT held a groundbreaking ceremony for their new Laredo location at 101 South Aviators Road on Tuesday, March 20th.

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On April 4th, HOLT CAT held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new ProTech facility at the company’s San Antonio campus.

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At a February Caterpillar “Roadbuilders” dealer meeting at the companies Paving industry training center and showroom in Minneapolis, HOLT CAT was recognized for 2011 outstanding paving product sales results.

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The new Cat® 777G Off-Highway Truck introduces outstanding performance, production and fuel efficiency in the 100-short-ton (91-tonne) size class. 

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Corinna Holt will be responsible for managing all parts operations for the companies Machine Division

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In her new position, Hicks will be responsible for managing the deployment of emerging technologies and applications.

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Sabine Fritz has been with HOLT CAT for more than seven years and previously served as Marketing Associate. She has more than 30 years of experience in marketing and sales.

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In her new position, Hicks will be responsible for managing the deployment of emerging technologies and applications.

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Using regular HOLT Scheduled Oil Sampling (SOSSM) services can mean keeping your Cat equipment in service, or suffering costly engine breakdown or failure.

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Jon Peterson speaks positively about the past, present and the future. He is clearly a guy who finds the silver lining—which makes the role disasters have played in his business all the more remarkable.

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HOLT CAT was selected by the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) as the recipient of the 2012 Air Quality Stewardship Award in the Large Business category

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When Otha Hill started his own plumbing business in 1989, he mostly concentrated on commercial construction

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Learn how to cut costs while reducing your company's environmental impact at the Sustainable Business Program

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HOLT AgriBusiness has announced that the company is expanding its sales and service territory from eastern Texas and a portion of Southwest Arkansas to include all of Arkansas and Louisiana, and a nine-country area of the Missouri Bootheel.

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In November, Caterpillar built its 250,000th backhoe loader (BHL). The Cat backhoe loader was introduced 26 years ago and is now in its fifth generation. Initial production was out of Leicester, U.K., but is now also in Clayton, N.C., Brazil and India.

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Machines left on open job sites should be considered vulnerable and a potential target. Efforts should be made to increase security by heightening customer awareness. HOLT urges the following preventive measures:

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The North Texas Corporate Recycling Association awarded HOLT CAT first place in the association’s gR3een Awards, in the gR3een  Whole Circle Award category. 

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Richard Childress Racing and Caterpillar have reached agreement to continue their partnership on the No. 31 Chevrolet which began with the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season.

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As Caterpillar ramps up full-scale manufacturing of machines with Tier 4 Interim emissions reduction technology, the first volume production machine has arrived in a customer’s hands in Texas, delivered by HOLT CAT. 

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HOLT CAT recently named Corinna Holt to their Management Training program. In her position, Holt will take part in an intensive Management Training program that will provide her an overview of HOLT CAT’s operations, support functions, Executive management and strategic planning.

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SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas (March 3, 2011) HOLT AgriBusiness recently named Brandy Patton as Regional Operations Manager.

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The Fall/Winter edition of HOLT CAT's Round These Parts Magazine has been released.  Swing on by our news section to pick up your copy.

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Caterpillar Inc. and Bucyrus International, Inc. announced today they have entered into an agreement under which Caterpillar will acquire Bucyrus International.

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HOLT CAT recently named Garrett Countryman, Transportation Manager.

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Caterpillar Inc. and Wacker Neuson SE, announced today that the relevant executive bodies for both companies have signed an alliance agreement for the design, manufacture, sale and support of Caterpillar mini hydraulic excavators in the under three-ton category.

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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (July 1, 2010) – HOLT CAT recently named Santiago (Remy) Morado Product Support Sales Representative for the Corpus Christi area.

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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (May 6, 2010 –HOLT CAT, the Caterpillar® Equipment and Engine dealer for South, Central, North and North East Texas, recently named Daryl Pruski Sales Representative for the Corpus Christi area.

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HOLT Agribusiness, a Division of HOLT CAT (holtcat.com), recently named Coleby Becker Agribusiness Sales Representative for Victoria.

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SAN ANTONIO, Texas (April 16, 2010) – HOLT CAT (holtcat.com), the Caterpillar® Equipment and Engine dealer for South, Central, North and North East Texas, recently named Paul Hensley to the role of Vice President, Chief Financial Officer.

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LEWISVILLE, Texas (April 13, 2010) – HOLT CAT (holtcat.com), the Caterpillar® Equipment and Engine dealer for South, Central, North and North East Texas, recently named Mark Lancaster General Construction Sales Representative for the Lewisville area.

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Caterpillar Inc. announced that Michael Betz has been selected as one of Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) Top 25 Newsmakers of the Year. Betz led the e...

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Recognizing that the operating skill of workers using small loaders on typical jobsites ranges from the novice to the expert, Caterpillar has developed a new control feature that allows each operator to run a Cat® C-Series Skid-Steer, Multi-Terrain or Compact-Track Loader safely, productively, and comfortably.

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Completing the Cat® D-Series Track Loader lineup is the new 973D, featuring load-sensing hydraulics, joystick steering, new operator's station (with tilting cab) and 10 percent more power than its 973C predecessor. The new loader carries on the 973C's "all-purpose performer" reputation and retains much of its solid design, including the Cat C9 engine, hydrostatic drive, single-fabrication mainframe, Z-bar loader linkage and oscillating undercarriage. The 973D is a "one-machine workforce" with the features to take on the toughest jobs—at construction sites or in the harsh environments of steel mills, landfills, quarries and demolition sites.

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Congress:  Get to work on the highway bill so WE can get back to work!

SAN ANTONIO – Congress’ failure to renew the federal highway program has real economic consequences for Texas and the rest of the country, construction equipment industry leaders said at a rally today at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.

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In December of 1959, the first production Cat wheel loader was driven off the assembly line at the Caterpillar plant in Aurora, IL - the 944 Wheel Traxcavator.

The 944, fitted with a 2-cubic yard (1.5-m³) bucket and available with either a 105-horsepower (78 kW) gas or diesel engine, was the culmination of a seven-year development effort—and the beginning of Caterpillar's leadership in the worldwide market for mid-size wheel loaders.

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