PrecoCia PARLOW – MILITARY Deployment
Precocia Parlow, safety coordinator, will be deploying to Camp Arifjan in Kuwait with the 1083rd Transportation Company out of Minden, La. Here's a little info from Precocia on her upcoming deployment:
"We have two truck platoons, one maintenance platoon, and one headquarters platoon. I am a platoon leader on one of the truck platoons. Our mission will include transporting heavy equipment and materials to and from the port. We're a small part of logistic operations, so we will likely have a variety of missions. I will be in Kuwait for about 9 months, but gone for 11 months including training. I'm excited to do my part in serving my country, leading Soldiers, and being able to meet new people and learn about a new culture!"
Thank you, Precocia, for your service!
ELECTRIC POWER - ENTERGY TRAINING
On Thursday, April 20th, the Louisiana Cat Electric Power Sales Team hosted a few dozen members of the Entergy Power Through Sales Team and conducted an initial basic generator class to introduce their new sales organization to the natural gas generator market. The ½-day class was a joint effort with Caterpillar, Cat Switch Gear, Tangent Energy Solutions and E. P. Breaux. We provided a market overview and insight to the natural gas power generation business and the fit of our products into the Energy as a Service (EaaS) business. We had over 40 participants and had excellent collaboration to our new partnership with Entergy. Following the training session, we hosted a lunch at 1868, Tabasco’s restaurant on Avery Island. This made for a great statement as we illustrated the coming together of great, well-known brands with Entergy, Louisiana Cat, Caterpillar and Tabasco.
2022 FAMILY DAY SHIRT CONTEST WINNERS
The "Hamsome" Hammond branch won the T- shirt contest at the last Annual Family Fun Day!
They were awarded a crawfish boil for the branch and family members that participated in the softball tournament.
*Don't forget to save the date for the 2023 Family Fun Day on September 23rd at Youngsville Sports Complex*
Safety Team Training Courses
During the month of April, Louisiana Cat was visited by David Kirkland, our Caterpillar Dealer Safety Consultant. David and the Safety Team spent a week conducting multiple training courses for members of leadership, managers, lead technicians, and safety champions.
Managers and lead technicians participated in START (Supervisor Training in Accountability and Recognition Techniques) training and safety champions participated in SULU (Speak Up Listen Up) training. We had almost 70 individuals in attendance for these courses over a 4-day period. We also toured the Bossier and Lafayette campuses during the week and did walk throughs with management and the safety team. The week was very productive and positive, and David spoke very highly of our safety culture, facilities, and most importantly, our employees.
Thank you all for your participation this week and your continued involvement and ownership of our safety program.
APRIL EVENTS
Kenworth Grand Opening
Louisiana Pipeliner's Golf
Kenworth Grand Opening
Don Emerson, SLD Program Manager, attended the Grand Opening of Kenworth of Louisiana's new facility in Carencro!
Machine Sales Training
Louisiana Pipeliner's Golf
Kenworth Grand Opening
Reserve, Prairieville and Hammond Machine Sales Reps recently attended Inspection Training in Reserve, hosted by Tommy Fernandez, Sales Operations Manager.
Louisiana Pipeliner's Golf
Louisiana Pipeliner's Golf
Louisiana Pipeliner's Golf
Our machine sales and rental reps recently attended the Louisiana Pipeliner's Association Sponsorship Golf Tournament at Pelican Point Country Club in Gonzales.
Waste Management Fish Fry
Saints Draft Crawfish Cook Off
Louisiana Pipeliner's Golf
Randy Tyrone, Operator Trainer, and Neil Whitam, Undercarriage Specialist, hosted a fish fry for Waste Management's North Landfill location!
Not pictured, but in attendance: Jeff Rann, Product Advisor.
Florida Marine Golf Bash
Saints Draft Crawfish Cook Off
Saints Draft Crawfish Cook Off
Our Marine Sales and Product Support teams recently attended the annual Florida Marine Transporters Charity Golf Bash at Beau Chene Country Club in Mandeville.
Saints Draft Crawfish Cook Off
Saints Draft Crawfish Cook Off
Saints Draft Crawfish Cook Off
Our Machine and Rental Sales teams recently attended the New Orleans Saints Draft Crawfish Cook Off where they displayed a 299D3 compact track loader and 301.8 mini excavator.
OMSA Takes D.C.
OMSA Takes D.C.
OMSA Takes D.C.
Troy Matherne, Vice President of Power Systems, attended the OMSA (Offshore Marine Service Association) Conference in DC, where he was also a guest speaker!
Delani's did you knows?
Caterpillar's color was initially grey but changed to "High-way Yellow" in 1931 for greater visibility
Skid Steers are the most diverse piece of equipment when it comes to attachments
Cat dealers average 50 years old (worldwide)… Louisiana Cat will be 90 this year!
BABY CORNER
Henry Stafford
Arnold Rezac, Rental Operations Manager in Reserve, welcomed his first grandchild on April 21st. Henry Clarence Stafford was born to Arnold's daughter, Emily and son-in-law, Thomas.
Drake Simmons
Tyler Simmons, Technician in Alexandria, welcomed his second child on March 31st. Drake Clamar Simmons weighed 7lbs, 13oz and measured 19 1/2 inches.
