In an acquisition finalized on June 3, Cat Global Mining’s Cat Mining business, Carter will offer distribution and support for the products in Virginia and southern West Virginia.

Following Caterpillar’s acquisition of Bucyrus in 2011, the line now includes room-and-pillar and longwall equipment, electric rope and hydraulic shovels, highwall miners, drills, belt systems and various other support equipment.

“We are committed to being the partner mining customers want,” Caterpillar group president with responsibility for resource industries, added Steve Wunning said.

“One of the best ways we prove this statement is through Caterpillar’s dealer network. Carter Machinery shares our goal to exceed customers’ expectations through Caterpillar’s unmatched support, integrated solutions and providing the best quality products and services.”

Chief executive officer of Carter, Jim Parker, agreed.

“Carter is well established as a trusted resource in the mining industry.

“Through this acquisition, we can now deliver the same unrelenting and unmatched support we provide to our surface mining customers, to those working underground.”

Carter is one of the leading Caterpillar dealers in the US, with21 locations across Virginia and southern West Virginia.

Caterpillar said the acquisition is part of its transition of sales and support of former Bucyrus products to worldwide dealers.