Loyal Hawthorne Cat customer, Schilling Paradise Corporation specializes in engineering and electrical contracting. Prior to their merge in 2009, Schilling Paradise was two separate companies, Schilling Corporation and Paradise Electric - two prominent contractors in Southern California. Schilling Paradise has completed several piping jobs throughout San Diego, Riverside, Imperial, and San Bernadino counties including the new San Marcos High School project.

Having insurance is crucial when owning heavy equipment. However, being insured does not guarantee you will not have to pay out of pocket for any losses. Caterpillar’s Lee Warren offers insight on how to ensure your equipment is covered in his blog, "Tips for Building an Effective Loss Prevention Strategy.” Lee suggests machine owners and operators consider the possible scenarios to create the best loss prevention plan.

Caterpillar has expanded its extensive line of Excavators to include the new Cat® 390F and 374F.

The new Cat® 323F L ES (Extreme Service) Excavator is built to work in the toughest applications. The reinforced, heavy-duty frame, carbody, and track deliver the strength and durability you need. For maximum versatility, the new Cat 323F L ES is stable enough to handle large work tools such as thumbs and grapples.

The new Cat® 311F RR Excavator is the ideal machine for any jobsite. The new Cat Excavator delivers exceptional performance and improves fuel efficiency.

Cat® D9T Dozers deliver unmatched reliability and durability in tough applications. The new D9T Dozers deliver the same Cat quality you expect with new features designed to improve performance, productivity, operator convenience and safety, and serviceability.

Cat Application Guides are the ultimate resource for construction professionals, government officials, educators, and students. The Guide to Asphalt Compaction and The Guide to Soil Compaction define the types of compaction techniques and offer preparation tips for compaction applications. Download the digital guides for free on your tablet or mobile device. You can also purchase paperback versions on Amazon.

Contact a Hawthorne Cat representative for more information on Cat Application Guides.

GroundBreaker Magazine's Annual Product Focus Edition provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the Cat® equipment available on the market. The Specifications Guide included in the 2014 Edition of Product Focus offers insight into the exceptional power, capacity and performance of Cat machines and Cat Work Tools. Download your copy of the Hawthorne Cat GroundBreaker - 2014 Product Focus Edition to learn how Cat equipment can help you grow your business efficiently.