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Two Students Commit to Carter Machinery During Career Signing Day
Richmond, Virginia – Carter Machinery signed two students from Bridging Communities Regional Career & Technical Center on Wednesday as part of Career Signing Day. The two students, Jesse Payne, from King William County, and Nick Sorensen from New Kent, will both start their careers with Carter in July. Jesse, who started working… Read More
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Carter Machinery Offers Advanced Operator Training Techniques with New Cat® Simulators
Salem, Virginia – Seeing a need for formal heavy equipment operator training in the region, Carter Machinery has invested in the Cat® Heavy Equipment Simulators, a unique, state-of-the-art training solution, that provides a total training experience for heavy machinery operators. The training system, along with instructor-led programs with certified dealer instructors, and… Read More
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Carter Machinery sponsors NHRA drag racer Blake Alexander for Virginia Nationals in Richmond area.
Salem, Virginia – Carter Machinery is proud to join Blake Alexander Racing for the NHRA Virginia Nationals in Dinwiddie, VA at the Viriginia Motorsports Park. At the event, Blake Alexander’s team will host a number of Carter Machinery customers, while promoting Carter Machinery and Carter’s Rental Store brands to the millions that… Read More
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Richmond Power Location Moving to Richfood Road
Richmond, Virginia – Beginning May 1, 2019, Carter Machinery’s parts and service operations at our Air Park Road location will be moving to 8362 Richfood Road in Mechanicsville. This state of the art facility will house sales, parts, service, and rentals, all under one roof – making it easier for you… Read More
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Carter Machinery Excited to Partner with Weiler on Purpose-Built Forestry Products
Salem, Virginia – As previously announced, Caterpillar Inc. has now entered into a definitive agreement to sell the Cat® purpose-built forestry business to Weiler, Inc. Carter Machinery Company will work closely with Weiler and Caterpillar to ensure a smooth transition for our customers. Drew Parker, Carter Machinery Company CEO, commented, “We are… Read More
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Important Notice: Product Link Devices Affected by GPS Satellites Error
Salem, Virginia – We know how much you rely upon accurate, updated information at all times. You depend on connectivity to make the best business decisions possible regarding productivity, maintenance, costs and safety on the jobsite. Unfortunately, we recently discovered an issue impacting software inside certain Cat® Product Link™ devices in… Read More
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New Apprenticeship Program at Carter Machinery Now Available
Salem, Virginia – Throughout its 90 year history, Carter Machinery has continually evolved to meet changing industry demands and customer needs. A critical part of the business where Carter differs from others in the industry is in the service department. However, a particularly difficult industry-wide challenge is finding technicians, specifically young… Read More
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Carter Machinery Commits to Military Veterans by Earning a Virginia Values Veterans Certification
Salem, Virginia – Carter Machinery is excited to announce that it has been certified by the Governor’s office and the Virginia Department of Veterans Services Commissioner as a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) employer. V3 is a public-private partnership with a proven track record in encouraging companies to hire and retain skilled… Read More
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Improving Your Experience In Richmond
Richmond, Virginia – Over the next few years, Carter Machinery will be making some long-term enhancements to our Richmond area store, located at 8362 Richfood Road in Mechanicsville. We have big plans to improve the overall flow and efficiencies of our store, with an end goal of making it easier for… Read More
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