ICYMI: Caterpillar’s Investment in the Future, A Machine Heads Video Discussion, and More

TGIF! Another week down and another Friday to recap this week’s news. Enough talking, let’s get down to business… we have a weekend to enjoy!

1. Watch Now. This week on Machine Heads, host Wayne Grayson talks with Kubota’s panel of skid steer and CTL experts, covering the best compact track loader and skid steer attachments in the realm of farming, agriculture, and property management. Go ahead and dig in!

2. An Investment in the Future. Equipment giant Caterpillar made a $5 million donation to the Texan manufacturing workforce, with the Lone Star State marking Caterpillar’s second statewide collaboration as part of its Building the Future Workforce Initiative.

3. A Major Move in the Rockies. The CK Power Family of Companies announced its acquisition of Colorado’s Rocky Mountain Construction Equipment earlier this week. Check it out!

4. An Innovative Breakthrough. Bobcat has received a 2026 AI Breakthrough Award for its Jobsite Companion platform for machine operators. Congrats!

5. The Latest News. We just hit publish on our July/August issue. Want to read it online? Just click the link below.

Pam Kleineke

Pam Kleineke is the editor of Compact Equipment. She has been with Benjamin Media for 19 years, covering everything from construction equipment to wind and solar power to the crews that install utilities underground. Pam has a bachelor’s degree in English and a minor in News from the University of Akron. Reach her at pkleineke@benjaminmedia.com.

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