Carolina Cat CEO, Ed Weisiger, Jr., Asks Gov. Cooper for Return-to-Work Action
Ed Weisger Jr., president and CEO of CTE (Carolina Tractor and Equipment) sent this letter to Gov. Roy Cooper dated April 27, 2020. It follows similar pleas by N.C. business leaders to the governor, asking him to take more aggressive actions in reopening the state’s economy. Letter originally published at Business NC Dear Governor Cooper: […]
Read moreCarolina Cat Wins Equipment World’s 2019 Big Iron Dealer of the Year
Carolina Cat has recently been recognized by Equipment World as the 2019 Big Iron Dealer of the Year. The award, now in it’s second year, recognizes an equipment dealer for excellence in meeting customer needs, employing technology and addressing parts and service requirements. Companies had to be nominated to be considered and dealers of all sizes […]
Read moreEd Weisiger, Jr. recognized as a 2019 Most Admired CEO
The Charlotte Business Journal recently named Ed Weisiger, Jr. as a Most Admired CEO of 2020. The award, now in its third year, honors chief executives who demonstrate admirable leadership qualities with a strong record of innovation in their field, outstanding financial performance, a commitment to quality, a strong vision, a commitment to diversity in […]
Read moreCaring for the Carolina Cat Community: A Message from our CEO
Dear Trusted Partner, The World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. We recognize the important role we play in supporting our employees and communities during this difficult and uncertain time. We are committed to the safety, well-being and success of our trusted partners and we wanted to share an update on the […]
Read moreCelebrating 48 years with Alan Tweed
“It’s been a good ride,” Alan stated as he reflected on his long-tenured and successful career at Carolina Cat. The Asheville native started his career with Carolina Tractor on October 6, 1972 and hasn’t looked back since. Tweed graduated from Asheville-Buncombe Technical College after specializing in diesel mechanics and hydraulics. CTE was certainly on […]
Read moreRAM Pavement Lauds Performance, Service of Weiler/Cat
Back in 2004, RAM Pavement founder and president Rob Miller gambled big with his career on the line and no clear idea whether his risky play would lead to future success in the paving industry. At that time, Miller was working for a company beset by financial management problems, and as an unhappy employee he […]
Read moreCarolina Cat named 2019 Big Iron Dealer of the Year
Equipment World has named Carolina Cat, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, as its 2019 Big Iron Dealer of the Year. A profile of Carolina Cat will appear in the November issue of Equipment World, and all 2019 Big Iron Dealer of the Year award finalists will be profiled on here equipmentworld.com. This award recognizes dealers for excellence in meeting customer […]
Read moreAll-Female Paving Crew Crushes Stereotypes
For a company whose roots date back to 1747, Maymead Inc. has taken a decidedly progressive approach to hiring — employing what may be the first all-female paving crew in the nation and opening the construction industry’s eyes to an untapped market of potential workers. It all started in the summer of 2018, when the […]
Read moreWomen who Lead at CTE
The need for a reinvigorated equipment workforce is just as prevalent in North Carolina as it is anywhere else in the U.S. and Canada, and that’s where the Women LEAD group comes in. The primary objective is to “cultivate a diverse and growing employee base by providing targeted opportunities to foster a supportive community,” explained […]
Read moreThird-generation business Carolina Cat shares its legacy
The following interview was originally published by the Asheville Chamber of Commerce. Caroline Marston shares the legacy of Carolina Cat, a construction equipment, power generation, and on-highway trucks company that was founded in 1926 and is a third-generation family owned business. Carolina Cat defines success by its customers, employees, and relationships and Caroline says the company is […]
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