INDUSTRY NEWS
INDUSTRY NEWS
Caterpillar Introduces Cat FM528 GF / LL Forest Machine
Caterpillar Inc. has launched the Cat FM528 GF / LL( General Forestry / Log Loader), a multi-configurable forestry machine designed for versatility and efficiency in logging, land clearing and millyard operations.
Equipped with Caterpillar’ s sideentry Next Generation certified forestry cab, the FM528 prioritizes operator safety and visibility.
The cab features a reinforced structure, a 1.25-inch polycarbonate windshield, narrow cab pillars, panoramic windows and a flat engine hood for improved sightlines.
The FM528 is the first Caterpillar forest machine to offer both fixed and live heel configurations, along with a blade option, making it adaptable for various forestry applications.
Building Solutions Joins SEAA Training Network
The Steel Erectors Association of America( SEAA) has announced that EZARC Building Solutions, based in Lindon, Utah, has become a new member of its network of SEAA / National Center for the Construction Education and Research( NCCER) ironworker training units and assessment sites.
EZARC, known for its expertise in structural steel erection and fabrication, particularly within the semiconductor industry, will bring valuable strengths to SEAA’ s workforce development initiatives
EZARC, one of Utah’ s fastest-growing companies, is recognized for its exceptional safety record, boasting an experience modification rate of 0.67 and a total recordable incident rate of 0.35. The woman-owned company is also application-specific integrated circuit certified.
36 March 7, 2025 www. contractorshotline. com