Frederick Farms: Form Follows Function
DATE: 2009-09-23
SOURCE: Becki Schultz - Communications Associate

They not only look good. LEXION 590R rotary combines get the job done as Blaine and Shelley Frederick of Frederick Farms Ltd wrap up harvest near Watson, Saskatchewan. LEXION combines: Power. Precision. Productivity. -Photos courtesy of Blaine & Shelley Frederick

Official NYI 2009 Training Camp Schedule Released
DATE: 2009-09-11
SOURCE: Becki Schultz - Communications Associate

New York Islanders Skate Times Confirmed
DATE: 2009-09-10
SOURCE: Becki Schultz - Communications Associate

The National Hockey League's New York Islanders (NYI) are holding their 2009 training camp at Credit Union Centre in Saskatoon, SK September 13 - 18, 2009, capping off the week with two pre-season games Saturday, September 19 (vs Calgary Flames) and Sunday, September 20 (vs Edmonton Oilers). NYI open practices* will take place September 13 - 18, 2009 at Credit Union Centre in Saskatoon. Skate times are from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. A food donation to the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre is required for admission to the open practices. *Open practice dates & skate times are subject to change without notice.

New Cat® Bio HYDO™ Advanced hydraulic oil with high performance, and service life earns the prestigious EU Flower label
DATE: 2009-09-02
SOURCE: Becki Schultz - Communications Associate

A new biodegradable, non-toxic hydraulic fluid from Caterpillar®, Cat Bio HYDO™ Advanced, represents a significant development in bio-based oil technology equaling or surpassing the best characteristics of premium mineral-based oils, yet providing unmatched environmental protection. Cat Bio HYDO Advanced sets high standards for performance, hydraulic-system protection and service life; it provides a potential 6,000-hour service life when monitored with Cat S•O•SSM Oil Analysis. Fewer oil changes, reduced disposal expense, less downtime and enhanced hydraulic-system protection combine to lower overall operating costs for the machine owner. The new hydraulic fluid maintains consistent wear protection through a wide ambient-temperature range, -30C (-22F) to 45C (113F), and retains its ability to flow easily through filters even when water is present. Cat Bio HYDO Advanced is manufactured from more than 90 percent renewable raw materials, achieving the ready biodegradability classification. It decomposes readily and harmlessly in the presence of naturally occurring micro-organisms in soil and water. “Cat Bio HYDO Advanced presently is the only oil that conforms to, and actually exceeds, the new Cat BF-2 specification for biodegradable oil, “ explains Stephane Latini, Marketing Consultant at Caterpillar. “By comparison, using biodegradable hydraulic fluid that meets only the minimum criteria of the BF-1 specification (now obsolete) typically will result in considerably reduced service life, higher operating costs and potential non-compliance with new environmental regulatory standards. The new fluid is also backward compatible with BF-1 fluids for all current and non-current Cat machines and we strongly recommend its use for all our customers.” Eco-labeling The environmental friendliness of the new BF-2 fluid has earned Cat Bio HYDO Advanced the prestigious European Union (EU) Flower, an "eco-label" assigned only after a product has been thoroughly evaluated for performance, toxicology, environmental protection and utilization of renewable resources. Cat Bio HYDO Advanced—thoroughly tested in both the laboratory and in the field to validate its exceptional wear protection, oxidation stability (anti-aging characteristics) and extended-drain-interval potential—is the best fluid for all Cat hydraulic systems. The new hydraulic fluid has been developed with an optimized formulation that gives very clean hydraulic systems resisting formation of varnish, gums and deposits. The new fluid also has very fast air release and high foam resistance thereby protecting pumps and the hydraulic system. No other fluid provides the unique combination of hydraulic-system protection and service-life longevity with such an exceptionally high level of biodegradability, low toxicity and extensive use of renewable raw materials. In short, no other hydraulic fluid promotes the concepts of sustainability and value for the customer more effectively than Cat Bio HYDO Advanced. About Caterpillar For more than 80 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been building the world’s infrastructure and, in partnership with its worldwide dealer network, is driving positive and sustainable change on every continent. With 2008 sales and revenues of $51.324 billion, Caterpillar is a technology leader and the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. More information is available at www.cat.com. # # # CAT, CATERPILLAR, their respective logos, “Caterpillar Yellow” and the “Power Edge” trade dress, as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission. Press Inquiries: Europe, Africa, Middle East: Mia Karlsson Tel: +41-22-849-4662 Fax: +41-22-849-9993 Karlsson_Mia@cat.com Americas: Sharon Holling Tel: 309-675-8995 Fax: 309-636-2738 Holling_Sharon_L@cat.com Amber Santor Tel: 309-675-4693 Fax: 309-636-2738 Santor_Amber_M@cat.com