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Caterpillar^® announces full commercial production release of the CX31 automatic transmission for on-highway vocational applications. This release comes after completion of an extensive field testing program of more than 100,000 hours and 1.8 million miles with successful operation in a varied range of applications including cement mixer, aggregate, bulk material, and fuel haulers, pick-up & delivery, RV, and motor coach. The field-testing program demonstrated high product reliability that customers expect from Caterpillar products. This testing also illustrated performance advantages, including faster acceleration and better fuel economy, over other available transmissions in similar applications.

In concurrence with the production release of the CX31 transmission, Caterpillar is prepared to provide Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) with a fully integrated engine and transmission power train package using 2007 EPA compliant Cat^® C13 and Cat C15 ACERT^™ engines. This integrated power train package is available for Class 7 & 8 truck, RV, Motor Coach, Fire Apparatus, and other on-highway vocational chassis.

The combination of the proven performance of the Cat Engine coupled to the CX31 transmission provides users with the most advanced power train package available today. Field support is available through the Caterpillar dealer network, the same support network that has helped Cat earn six straight JD Power awards for customer satisfaction. Cat transmission users will further benefit from single source product support for the power train package, unparalleled in today’s marketplace.

“We see tremendous opportunity in the on-highway business segment for dependable, high-quality systems integrating Cat Engines and Transmissions,” stated Mak Mirhakimi, General Manager, Power Systems Marketing and OEM Solutions Group. “We are dedicated to providing superior products that meet the needs of OEM manufacturers and are built on the high quality standards established through Caterpillar’s core business segments.”

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Cleveland Brothers is proud to be a part of the landfill-gas-to-energy project in Lancaster County that recently received national recognition in “…developing advanced energy projects and turning our environmental problems into economic opportunities," says Governor Ed Rendell.  The engines powered by methane gas, mentioned in the article below are Caterpillar G3520C’s that combine to generate 3.2 MW of electrical energy, and at the same time provide nearby Turkey Hill Dairies with process steam generated by the engine exhaust heat.  The installation was designed delivered by Cleveland Brothers.  To read more about this and our resume of landfill-gas-to-energy projects, please click here.

(Harrisburg, PA) Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire- EPA Honors Pennsylvania's Advanced Energy Initiatives for 2nd Consecutive Year

PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNOR RENDELL SAYS LANDFILL METHANE COLLECTION, REUSE AGAIN EARNING PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL RECOGNITION

For the second consecutive year, Governor Edward G. Rendell today said the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recognized Pennsylvania for its national energy leadership in putting landfill gas to work, powering economic growth and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

"Landfill-gas-to-energy projects showcase a few of the many ways Pennsylvania government and industry are responding to our call to build a clean energy future using fuels made in Pennsylvania," Governor Rendell said. "The winning project was a partnership between local government, regional business and an electrical utility company that leveraged the commonwealth's investment with millions of dollars of their own capital.  "This tribute is further proof that Pennsylvania has become a national leader in developing advanced energy projects and turning our environmental problems into economic opportunities."  EPA selected a landfill-gas-to-energy project in Manor Township, Lancaster County, as one of four national Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) Projects of the Year. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) was honored as one of the partners in the project, along with the Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority, Turkey Hill Dairy and PPL Energy Services.  Last year, the Landfill Methane Outreach Program honored DEP as its "State Partner of the Year" and cited Governor Rendell's many initiatives to encourage and support the use of landfill methane gas.  "Landfill gas projects harness a potentially serious environmental threat - emissions of methane gas that contribute to global warming – and turns it into a reliable source of energy that Pennsylvania businesses can use to stay competitive," DEP Secretary Kathleen A. McGinty said.  "Further, by diversifying Pennsylvania's sources of fuel and the points of power generation, we are reducing our dependence on imported fuels and protecting ourselves from the effects of natural disasters and political upheavals elsewhere in the world."

Methane gas captured from landfills in Pennsylvania can be transformed into a cost-effective fuel to generate electricity. Electricity produced from landfill gas feeds the electricity distribution grid that powers commonwealth homes and businesses and this diversity helps to enhance America's energy independence and keeps overall energy costs low.  The award-winning Landfill Methane Outreach Program project captures methane gas from the Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority's Frey Farm and Creswell landfills and converts it to electricity and steam.  The venture was funded in part by a $650,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority, which is administered by DEP.  PPL Energy Services uses two engines fueled by the landfill gas to produce 3,200 kilowatts of electricity -- enough to power about 4,000 homes. The electricity is exported into the regional distribution grid, reducing the demand for construction of new power plants and helping to meet standards established by Pennsylvania's Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard, which requires a percentage of the electricity delivered to Pennsylvanians be generated from alternative and renewable resources.  A byproduct of the award-winning project's electricity generation process, steam, is piped to the adjacent Turkey Hill Dairy.  Enough steam is provided to offset about 85 percent of the thermal energy the dairy uses in its operations, substantially reducing its boiler emissions and fuel-oil use.

Landfill gas was included as a preferred energy source in the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard created by Governor Rendell and the Legislature.  The standard ensures that 18 percent of the state's electrical power will come from alternative energy sources within 15 years.  By including landfill gas in the standard, Pennsylvania gave electricity providers a strong incentive to invest in landfill gas projects.  Governor Rendell has focused efforts on capturing landfill gas to pipe it directly to serve businesses to keep jobs in Pennsylvania.  Under the Governor's direction, the state has provided strong financial support to encourage landfill gas reuse projects with the investment of more than $3.8 million in grant funding through the Pennsylvania's Energy Harvest Grant Program, the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority and the Alternative Fuel Incentive Grants Program.  These strategic investments have leveraged millions in private investment and created thousands of jobs.  Pennsylvania is home to 24 operational gas-to-energy projects.  DEP estimates these projects generate more than 100 megawatts of electricity, enough to power more than 250,000 homes for a year.  Additionally, the projects annually generate approximately 7,000 million standard cubic feet of landfill gas for industrial/commercial uses.  DEP has developed tools to help private businesses interested in developing or using landfill methane gas.  The department's bureaus of waste management and air quality have worked to streamline the permitting process for landfill gas generators and end users. By implementing a general permit process allowing producers to meet industry-wide practices, most permits are issued in 60 days or less.  DEP also has assisted private business to harness the power of landfill methane gas by creating a database that allows developers to find promising landfill projects and end users to find sources of fuel.  In September, DEP and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation worked to make highway right-of-ways available for landfill gas pipeline projects, further encouraging and promoting the recovery and use of this emerging source of renewable energy.  

For more information, visit DEP's Web site at http://www.depweb.state.pa.us, Keyword "Landfill Methane Outreach Partnership”.

The Rendell Administration is committed to creating a first-rate public education system, protecting our most vulnerable citizens and continuing economic investment to support our communities and businesses.  To find out more about Governor Rendell's initiatives and to sign up for his weekly newsletter, visit his Web site at: http://www.governor.state.pa.us.

-Source – Pennsylvania Office of The Governor

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(Harrisburg, PA) 3/4/2004- Cleveland Brothers is pleased to announce the addition of Chad Weatherill as a Power Systems Rental Sales Representative at our Wilkes-Barre location. Chad will be responsible for Cleveland Brothers Rental Power sales including: generators, air compressors, temperature control equipment, pumps, and UPS systems. Chad will cover the following counties: Bradford, Carbon, Columbia, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Lycoming, Monroe, Montour, Northumberland, Pike, Schuylkill, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Wayne, and Wyoming.

Chad graduated with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Electronic Engineering Technology from The Pennsylvania College of Technology, and has seven years of industry experience. Chad resides in Orangeville, PA, with his wife and daughter. His hobbies include coaching basketball and woodworking.

Cleveland Brothers is central Pennsylvania's full-service distributor of Caterpillar equipment and engines. Cleveland Brothers' Power Systems Division is also a distributor for Sullair air compressors, and switch gear equipment from Asco, Zenith, Russell, and ISO. Fourteen facilities are conveniently located throughout central Pennsylvania.

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(Harrisburg, PA) 1/30/2004- Cleveland Brothers is pleased to announce the addition of Dave Rhoa as Territory Manager for our CB Con-Agg Division. Dave will be responsible for sales, rentals, and leasing of new and used equipment; as well as sales of wear and spare parts. Dave will cover all of Western Pennsylvania, as well as the following counties: Adams, Bedford, Berks, Blair, Bucks, Cambria, Centre, Chester, Clearfield, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Mifflin, Montgomery, Perry, Philadelphia, Somerset, and York.

Dave graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, and has over 14 years of industry experience. He resides in Altoona, PA with his wife, Karen; and children Erin, Patrick, and Matthew. In his spare time Dave enjoys hunting, gardening, and golf. Dave's addition reflects Cleveland Brothers' commitment to providing knowledgeable assistance to helping customers solve their equipment and support needs.

CB Con-Agg is a division of Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co., Inc., and is the full-service distributor for Metso Minerals product lines, which include Nordberg and Svedala. CB Con-Agg is also a full-service distributor for Barmac, Hewitt-Robbins, Seco, and W. S. Tyler crushing and screening equipment. CB Con-Agg has responsibility to provide sales, parts, and service for their products for all of Pennsylvania. CB Con-Agg also has an extensive rental fleet of crushing and screening equipment to satisfy customers' needs.

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Cleveland Brothers is pleased to announce the addition of Barry Foltz as Sales Manager for our CB Con-Agg Division.

(Harrisburg, PA) 1/2/2004- Barry joins Cleveland Brothers with twenty-five years of industry experience as a sales representative and Vice President. As the new Sales Manager Barry will oversee CB Con-Agg's sales force covering the entire state of Pennsylvania. They will be responsible for sales and customer support of Metso Minerals stationary and portable crushing and screening equipment.

Barry earned his Bachelor's of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Penn State University. He resides in Harrisburg with his wife, Susan; and children, Caitlin and Caralie. Barry's favorite hobby is golf.

CB Con-Agg is a division of Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co., Inc., and is the full-service distributor for Metso Minerals product lines, which include Nordberg and Svedala. CB Con-Agg is also a full-service distributor for Barmac, Hewitt-Robbins, Seco, and W. S. Tyler crushing and screening equipment.

CB Con-Agg has responsibility to provide sales, parts, and service for their products for all of Pennsylvania. CB Con-Agg also has an extensive rental fleet of crushing and screening equipment to satisfy customers' needs. Barry's addition reflects CB Con-Agg/Cleveland Brothers' commitment to providing solutions to customer's problems and convenience in fulfilling their equipment needs.