DARTMOUTH, January 31, 2013–Stéphane Guérin, President and Chief Operating Officer of Hewitt Equipment Limited and its affiliated companies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Hunt as Vice President and General Manager of Atlantic Tractors & Equipment Ltd. (Atlantic Cat).

Andy has spent a number of years in Atlantic Canada, and joins us with more than 25 years of business experience in senior roles with Purolator Courier, GE Commercial Finance, Day and Ross, and most recently, as Vice President, Business Services, at Direct Energy.

Along with being responsible for Atlantic Cat, Andy will also be a Vice President of the parent company, Hewitt Equipment Limited, and will be part of Hewitt’s Executive Committee. His strong commercial background, enthusiastic drive and exemplary leadership skills will enable him to play a significant role, both regionally and nationally. We look forward to Andy’s strong contribution in the years to come.

About Atlantic Cat
Atlantic Tractors & Equipment Ltd. (Atlantic Cat) is a full-line Caterpillar Equipment and Engine Dealership serving the provinces of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. Atlantic Cat operates from eight locations. The Company is engaged in the sale, lease, rental and service of the full-line of Caterpillar Earthmoving and Engine Products.

About Hewitt
Hewitt Equipment Limited was founded in 1952 by the late Robert Hewitt. The Company is the authorized Caterpillar Dealer for the province of Quebec and Western Labrador, and, since 1995, through its subsidiary, Atlantic Tractors & Equipment Ltd. is also the Cat Dealer for the Maritime provinces. With headquarters in Pointe-Claire and 50 branches, the Hewitt Group sells, rents and services the full line of Caterpillar products through five divisions: Heavy Equipment, Material Handling, Energy, Truck and Agricultural. Hewitt’s other subsidiaries are: Hewitt Material Handling Inc. (Ontario), Hewitt Rentals Inc. (Quebec, Western Labrador and Maritimes), Montréal Hydraulique 04 Inc. and SITECH Atlantic Ltd. (Maritimes). The Company is also the dealer for Maschinenbau Kiel GmbH (MaK) for Québec, the Maritimes, and the Eastern seaboard of the United States, from Maine to Virginia. The Hewitt Group employs over 2700 people across Eastern Canada.

Atlantic Cat recently received recognition from the United Way Halifax branch as a Pacesetter for their 2012 Fundraising Campaign.

“Pacesetters are the organizations that make a commitment to support United Way before the Annual Workplace Campaign starts. They support our work in community. Each one understands the value and importance of supporting our local community and they demonstrate their belief by committing to run campaigns and making corporate gifts in advance of our kick-off. We thank and celebrate their support with a standing ovation!” - United Way Halifax

We are proud to continue our support of our local communities.

The longest race and sponsor relationship in Atlantic Canada continues through the 2012 season as Atlantic Tractors and Equipment Limited will present the 13th Annual Atlantic Cat 250 on Saturday, August 11th at Scotia Speedworld. The Atlantic Cat 250 is a marquee event on the Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour and one of only two 250 lap events on the 2012 schedule.

"We are very proud of our longtime association with Atlantic Cat, the Atlantic Cat 250 is our signature race at Scotia Speedworld." said Ken Cunning, General Manager of Scotia Speedworld. "This race has long been one of the premiere racing events in our region in the eyes of both competitors and fans. It's a destination event that everyone marks on their calendar."

“Atlantic Cat’s relationship with Scotia Speedworld dates back to the late 1980’s when we initially became involved in motorsport sponsorship.” Said Dan McLeod, Atlantic Cat Regional Manager, Used Equipment & Rentals.  “Since 2000 we have proudly sponsored the annual Atlantic Cat 250, for many years touted as some of the best short track racing around. The Atlantic Cat 250 presents itself as the ideal venue for supporting the many teams, drivers and crews that bring an unparalleled level of racing excitement to fans from throughout the region. Atlantic Cat is extremely proud of our near quarter century relationship with the management and staff of Scotia Speedworld.” 

The Atlantic Cat began in 2000 under the now defunct International Pro Stock Challenge sanctioning. John Flemming (Halifax, NS) became the winner of the inaugural event and was the only Canadian winner of the event until 2009 when Saint John, New Brunswick’s Lonnie Sommerville pulled into victory lane in the first Atlantic CAT 250 held under Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour sanctioning. For eight years (2001-08) the race was a major event on the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) North schedule and saw a who’s who of racers contend for the crown. Names like Louie Mechalides (Tyngsboro, MA, 2001), Ben Rowe (Turner, Maine, 2002, 2003), Johnny Clark (2004, 2006), Mike Rowe (Turner, ME, 2005, 2007) and Travis Benjamin (Morrill, ME, 2008) won the CAT 250 while it was sanctioned by the Maine based series while Cassius Clark (Farmington, Maine) and won the event in 2010 under Tour sanctioning.

The 2011 event was described by some as one of the best stock car races ever held in the 12 year history of the event. Broadcast to an international audience via Sirius Satellite Radio on Race Time Radio/The Score, the fans were treated to 125-laps of caution free racing leading to the halfway mark. Ben Rowe and Maritime Legend Wayne Smith (Timberlea, Nova Scotia) swapped paint for the first half of the race before Flemming made his charge to the front. When the checkers flew, it was Rowe taking his record setting third win in the Atlantic CAT 250 over Flemming, Smith, Darren MacKinnon (Charlottetown, PE) and veteran Mike MacKenzie (Dartmouth, NS). The race would play a pivotal role in the championship picture as Smith would take the point lead exiting the event and would hold it to take his record setting sixth career Maritime Touring championship. 

The Atlantic CAT 250 will go green at Scotia Speedworld with qualifying beginning at 5pm on Saturday, August 11th with the 250-lap feature to follow. The Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour will be joined on Saturday by the Maritime League of Legends Tour and the Scotia Speedworld Hydraulics Plus Bandoleros, making the evening a not miss event full of fantastic short track racing. The action will kick off Friday night at 7pm with the Dartmouth Dodge Sportsman 100 and the Scotia Speedworld Truck class. For ticket information or a complete schedule for the upcoming season of stock car racing, visit www.ScotiaSpeedworld.ca

About Atlantic Cat:

Atlantic Tractors & Equipment Ltd. (Atlantic Cat) is a full-line Caterpillar Equipment and Engine Dealership serving the provinces of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. The dealership meets the business needs of its customers by providing superior products backed by excellent parts and service capabilities. Atlantic Cat operates from eight locations. The company is engaged in the sale, lease, rental and service of the full-line of Caterpillar Earthmoving and Engine Products. These include machines for use in a variety of industries - Mining, Forestry, Agriculture, Road Building, Road Maintenance, General Construction and Light Construction operations. The company sells and services the full-line of Caterpillar diesel Engines and Power Generation products for use in applications requiring Stand-by or Prime Power diesel generating products, Marine Power for commercial vessels, Truck Power for the on-highway trucking industry and time-saving Harvesters for the agricultural industry.

About Scotia Speedworld:

Scotia Speedworld (SSW) is a 3/10-mile asphalt oval racing facility. 2012 marks the 25^th season of weekly racing at the venue. SSW is the only track in Nova Scotia to host a weekly racing series, which runs May through September and features six different classes of racecars. SSW also hosts special events, including Monster Jam and the Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour. SSW is located at Exit 6 on Highway 102, across from the Halifax Stanfield International Airport. For more information please click on www.ScotiaSpeedworld.ca or call our Event Hotline at (902) 873-2277 or our office at (902) 481-2514. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sswracing  and follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/sswracing

JAMES RIVER, NS (April 18, 2012) - NASCAR's Joey Logano has been named as the celebrity driver of this year's Cat Car for Kids in the IWK 250 presented by Steve Lewis Auto Body at Riverside International Speedway on July 21.

Logano, nicknamed "Sliced Bread" - as in the best thing since..., is best-known as driver of the No. 20 Home Depot/Dollar General Toyota in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, a seat he's held since 2009 when he won the Rookie of the Year title in NASCAR's premier series. He also competes part-time on NASCAR's Nationwide Series driving the No. 20 Toyota. Both cars are fielded for Logano by Joe Gibbs Racing. He is currently 13th in Sprint Cup Series point standings after seven events; he has one Sprint Cup Series win on his resume along with 10 Nationwide Series victories. Logano is the youngest driver to ever win in both the Sprint Cup and Nationwide series.

"We're thrilled to have a driver of Joey's calibre joining us this year," said Riverside track manager Paul McLean. "It is especially meaningful when you consider their busy schedules and that they take the time to compete in events like ours."

Dan MacLeod, Regional Manager, Used Equipment & Rentals at Atlantic Cat, sponsor of the Cat Car for Kids for Logano, is equally thrilled to be involved with the event for the fourth straight year.

"Atlantic Cat’s relationship with the IWK 250 and Cat Car for Kids program started in 2008 when we proudly became an annual sponsor of the impressive event," said MacLeod. "Riverside International Speedway presents itself as the ideal venue for supporting the many teams, drivers and crews that bring an unparalleled level of racing excitement to fans throughout our region. Atlantic Cat is particularly proud to be part of an event that makes a difference in the lives of sick children and their families who will benefit the most from the race."

Logano, who will be 22 in May, is coming to Riverside with one thing on his mind: winning.

"I am competitive in everything I do, whether it is fooseball or driving cars," said Logano. "I expect the competition will be tough with the regional racers but I can promise you if I have a shot for the win at the end of the race, I will go for it." Logano is hoping his expertise at Bristol Motor Speedway, where he has a Nationwide Series win, will help him adjust to Riverside, which was built as a scale-model of the famous Tennessee track.

"I expect the competition will be tough but I'm hoping my experience at Bristol will help me adapt quickly," said the Connecticut native. "I will be the one guy in a car he's never driven on a track he's never seen. People will expect us to run up front. I think they would be disappointed if we don't."

Logano's trip to Riverside will be his first to Nova Scotia and third race in Canada, where he has competed in Montreal's Nationwide Series events.

"Canada has great racing and amazing fans," said Logano, now a resident of Huntersville, North Carolina. "I am really looking forward to the IWK 250."

Logano joins an impressive list of NASCAR celebrity drivers who have entered the IWK 250, including Aric Almirola, Marcos Ambrose, Ricky Craven, David Reutimann, and Regan Smith - the only celebrity driver who has managed to take the prestigious IWK 250 crown from the local drivers (2008).

The Cat Car for Kids program sponsored by Atlantic Cat provides an integral link in the event to the facility it is named for - and especially to the patients and their families when a few days before the race, both Logano and the race car will make an appearance at the IWK Children's Hospital in Halifax, where those in attendance will be invited to sign the car as co-sponsors with Atlantic Cat.

Since 2007 the IWK 250 presented by Steve Lewis Auto Body has raised awareness - and more than $100,000 - for the IWK Children's Health Centre.

The 2012 edition of the IWK 250 presented by Steve Lewis Auto Body is set for July 21 at Riverside International Speedway as the culmination of a two-day special event that will open July 20 with the Napa Sportsman Series. Tickets and event details will be announced as the event draws closer.

To learn more about Joey Logano please visit www.joeylogano.com or follow him at twitter.com/joeylogano.

Riverside International Speedway is a 1/3-mile high banked asphalt oval located in James River, between New Glasgow and Antigonish, at exit 30 off Trans Canada Highway 104. Opened in 1969, the facility was completely rebuilt in 2006 to become a premiere motorsports site comparable to the best short tracks in North America. For more information please visit www.riversidespeedway.ca or call 902.863.2410.

Atlantic Cat – Implementing a New Business Information System March 5, 2012

Atlantic Cat is excited and proud to communicate that we are preparing to launch a new business information system at each of our eight locations in March 2012.

Our teams will be fully available as we transition to the new system and will strive to offer you the quality of service you are accustomed to. We recommend however, that any major orders be placed one week prior to March 3rd to avoid unnecessary wait times or delays.

As we get closer to the actual go-live date, our website, www.atlcat.ca, will contain more specific information about the changes, including a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). In addition to your regular contacts at Atlantic Cat, please be assured that any member of our team will be available to answer any questions you may have.

We will update you periodically over the next six months as we adopt this new modern platform that will help us serve you more efficiently in the future.

Please note it will be business as usual as we launch our new business system in March 2012.