Back to work but still a bit nervous Oct 3, 2009
One of the original red models sits in a factory building alongside two more familiar white and orange Bobcat skid-steer loaders. The two logos on the fa;ade of the main office signal another change: Two years ago, the company was purchased by Doosan, a South Korean manufacturer. (CNN -- US)
Workers get the news at Civic Center Sep 9, 2009
Among the products the company makes are skid-steer loaders which are compact loaders typically used for smaller construction jobs. Company spokeswoman Laura Ness Owens said 475 positions at the Bismarck plant will be phased out between October and December. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Bobcat closing Bismarck plant Sep 3, 2009
Bobcat President Rich Goldsbury called the Bismarck closure "painful, yet necessary," especially as the down economy chills the construction industry that purchases many of the company's products, including its signature skid-steer loader. The operations at the Bismarck plant, which include building mini excavators and Toolcat utility work machines, will be moved to the company's original facility in Gwinner by Dec. 31, opening 390 jobs for a net loss of 85 jobs. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Bobcat M-Series Loaders Aug 24, 2009
Minnesota Farm Guide: Leading Farm Newspaper (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Bobcat to cut 195 jobs in ND due to slow sales Aug 7, 2009
FARGO, N.D. (AP) Bobcat Co., which makes skid-steer loaders and light construction equipment, announced Wednesday it will cut 195 jobs at its three North Dakota sites due to slow sales. Most of the layoffs involved hourly workers at the plant in the small town of Gwinner, southwest of Fargo, and company officials said they hoped to call them back if the economy improves. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Bobcat announces 195 cuts in N.D. Aug 6, 2009
Posted: Thursday, August 06, 2009 FARGO, N.D. (AP) -- Bobcat Co., which makes skid-steer loaders and light construction equipment, says it is cutting 195 jobs at its three North Dakota sites, most of them at its plant in Gwinner, southwest of Fargo. Gwinner Mayor Dan McKeever says the plant is the "economic anchor in southeast North Dakota" and he hopes the 138 layoffs announced Wednesday will be the final round there. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
A big hurt for the small town of Gwinner Aug 6, 2009
Gwinner, a town of about 730 people that touts itself as the "proud home to the Bobcat skid-steer loader," is experiencing the effects of the global recession first-hand as its largest employer continues to purge workers. Wednesday's layoffs were the latest in a string of staff reductions at various Bobcat plants in North Dakota. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Bobcat lays off 195 in North Dakota Aug 6, 2009
The company, which makes construction equipment and is best known for its skid-steer loaders, announced Wednesday it will lay off 138 employees in Gwinner, 28 in Bismarck and 29 in West Fargo. Rich Goldsbury, president of Bobcat Americas, said in a statement that a "challenging economy" has affected sales levels, and the equipment industry overall is more than 50 percent off this year. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Mandan police investigate threat to Sen. Specter Jul 3, 2009
n A Mandan officer on stationary patrol early Thursday morning observed something out of the ordinary - a Bobcat skid-steer loader driving erratically in the fields near Memorial Bridge. Leingang said the officer noticed the man seemed to be impaired or uncertain how to drive the Bobcat. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Bis-Man Transit receives $1.4 million in stimulus funds Jun 16, 2009
Werre said the funds also will allow the service to purchase a skid-steer loader for snow removal, as well as help pay for water main repairs at the transit facility ... While no jobs were directly created, she said the purchase of the Bobcat skid-steer loader and work on the water main provided economic benefit to local businesses. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Bobcat Finds a Home at the Smithsonian Jun 6, 2009
In 1962, as a four-wheeled model, it was branded the Bobcat skid-steer loader, because of its tough, quick and agile characteristics and skid-steering ability to turn within its own length. This single product became so successful that the company later took the Bobcat name, while adding several other machines to its product line. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Bobcat records sent to Smithsonian Jun 6, 2009
Bobcat, which is known for its skid-steer loaders, announced the donation of thousands of pounds of company records to the museum on Friday ... Bobcat's trademarked name often is used generically to describe all skid-steer loaders. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Bobcat Limiting Work During June, July Jun 4, 2009
The maker of skid-steer loaders and light construction equipment said its Bismarck plant will be closed next Wednesday through Friday and again July 6 through July 10. At the Gwinner plant, production workers will be off the job from June 10 through June 12, from June 24 through June 26, and June 29. (ABC News -- Wire)
Several-day shutdown is planned Jun 4, 2009
In April, Bobcat Co., which manufactures skid-steer loaders and light construction equipment, said they were temporarily laying off about 250 workers. From December through February, the plants were shutdown for the longest time in their history. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
A bump in the export road May 3, 2009
Machinery manufacturing continued to lead the export charge, but decreased demand for the state's key products, such as Bobcat Co. skid-steer loaders, are already affecting North Dakota companies. Bobcat has reduced its workforce at least two times in the past six months, citing slow movement of its construction machinery. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Manitou finds difficulties in purchasing Gehl Apr 11, 2009
The company started manufacturing skid-steer loaders in 1973 and opened a manufacturing plant in Madison. In 1987, Gehl's Yankton plant started building telescopic handlers used in the construction industry. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Bobcat, Polaris announce alliance Mar 5, 2009
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) North Dakota-based Bobcat Co., known for its skid-steer loaders, is forming an alliance with snowmobile-maker Polaris Industries Inc., in a move both companies hope will add customers and boost profits as they battle an economic slump. Polaris CEO Scott Wine said his company will make work vehicles and sell them to Bobcat, for sale through Bobcat s dealer network. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Bobcat plans March shutdowns Feb 28, 2009
The West Fargo company makes skid-steer loaders and other light construction equipment. Its North Dakota plants have about 2,000 employees combined. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Bobcat workers to return to work Monday Feb 13, 2009
West Fargo-based Bobcat makes skid-steer loaders, mini-track loaders and utility work machines. Copyright. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Recent Northern Illinois Farm Show a mixed bag Feb 8, 2009
The toy I would like to play with in my driveway was the Bobcat Skid-Steer Loader, which William Heinisch from CSR Bobcat in DeKalb showed me. They had a special show price of only $14,900 on the display model there and it would be fun to buzz around my neighborhood with that end loader and decimate some snowbanks. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
