Tag: Caterpillar
Int’l students embark on autonomous tech training in Collie’s WesTrac hub
Regional Development Minister Don Punch has commended the WesTrac Technology Training Centre in Collie for a significant achievement as it opens its doors to its inaugural cohort of international students.
WesTrac launches new Technology Experience Centre in NSW
Caterpillar dealer WesTrac has opened a new Technology Experience Centre in Tomago, New South Wales, to showcase the latest Cat products and technology in mining and construction.
Union Pacific to build the world’s largest carrier-owned battery-electric locomotive fleet
Union Pacific Railroad has announced that it has ordered 20 battery electric locomotives, 10 from Wabtec and another 10 from Progress Rail, a Caterpillar...
Fortescue’s decarbonisation strategy reaches new milestone
With the procurement of two new Battery Electric Locomotives, Fortescue has reached a new milestone in its decarbonisation programme.
Fortescue CEO, Elizabeth Gaines, said the...
Rio Tinto partners with Caterpillar to help develop zero-emissions autonomous trucks
Rio Tinto has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Caterpillar to support Caterpillar’s development of zero-emissions autonomous haul trucks for use at one...
BHP, Caterpillar set out to fast-track development of zero-emissions mining trucks
BHP has partnered with Caterpillar Inc. to develop and deploy zero-emissions mining trucks at its sites to reduce operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
As part...
Caterpillar to help develop Fastbrick’s robotic bricklaying technology
Australian robotic technology company, Fastbrick Robotics, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Caterpillar Inc. under which the two companies will collaborate...
FIT AG and Caterpillar form 3D printing alliance
Additive manufacturing specialists FIT AG and Caterpillar have entered into a strategic alliance agreement focusing on the design and 3D printing of aluminium and...
Caterpillar’s long serving Chairman and CEO to retire after 41 years with the company
Caterpillar Chairman and CEO, Doug Oberhelman has decided to retire after more than 41 years with the company, effective March 31, 2017.
During his tenure...
Caterpillar to shed 155 jobs as it continues business restructuring
Caterpillar will be focusing on exploring strategic alternatives for certain mining products as part of the company's plan to optimise its manufacturing footprint.
The company...
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