Heavy Duty Vintage Gear!

 

We are taking some time today to discuss a very interesting era in Caterpillar history, the Block C vintage era! From 1967 until 1988 Caterpillar was not only recognized by a very different branding logo but they were directly involved with many big projects throughout Canada and the world. 

In 1967 Canada was celebrating its 100^th birthday and Caterpillar was represented in the grand celebration of “Expo 67” World’s Fair by helping to construct and prepare the site in Montreal where it was being held. Later in the same year, thirty Cat® machines were brought in to create the Duncan Dam in British Columbia. During this period many dams and canals would be built in Canada and abroad using Caterpillar machines.  Some of these projects, such as the Welland Canal in Ontario, were essential to transportation at that time.

During the 1970’s, Caterpillar continued to expand and many of its machines were used for power-projects such as hydro dams and oil sands. In Quebec, the James Bay power project was built using Caterpillar machines. According to records available, up to 80% of the machines on the site were made by Cat®.

What an amazing time period this was for Caterpillar! You can celebrate the Vintage era and own a piece of Caterpillar history by clicking below. At heavydutygear.ca we have a full line of Block C hats, shirts, sweaters and more!
Click below to browse our selection.

http://www.heavydutygear.ca/ProductResults.htm?SWD=block+c

Check out more Cat® history at: http://www.caterpillar.com/company/history

New Merchandise Added!

Spring is in the air!  With the return of the good weather comes a whole slew of new merchandise, ranging from funky digital camo hats to great new softshell jackets to brand name apparel (Nike, Adidas, etc.).

We will continue adding new products throughout the next few weeks, so check back often and please let us know what you think - we're eager for your feedback!

For Finning and TCRS employees, we have added a new feature to HDG where you can quickly and easily switch the logo on your clothing item with just one-click!

More than 75 different clothing items have this new feature now and we will be adding more.

Please note that is adds 2-3 weeks to your order for the custom logos.

Scale Model Shortage Still Ongoing

Just want to update everyone, it does not look like we will be receiving any new stock before June.  We will update inventory as soon as possible.

Thanks for you continued patience!

Heavy Duty Gear Team

Wish List

WISH LISTS: So you probably know what you want for Christmas… but are you sure that EVERYONE else knows??  What if all your friends, colleagues, family, and even some random strangers wanted to buy you gifts but were too shy to ask you what you want?  Even worse, what if they gave you a bunch of stuff that you DON'T want?  Good news – we have a new solution:  HDG Wish Lists have arrived!


Now on www.heavydutygear.ca every single item has a button titled "Add to Wish List" just beside the "Add to Cart" button. Once you have prepared your list, you can email it to your adoring fans and subtly hint that you would love to receive something from HDG.  If subtle isn't really your thing, you can also print out the wish lists and use it to wallpaper your house – people should get the hint.

Email Your Wish List

Also helpful if you have been "voluntold" to help out on a committee and need to pick some merchandise out.  This way you can keep a list and email it around for discussion.  You can add or remove items, and when you're finished with it you can just email it to your buyer to create a PO.  Easy as pie.



What are you wishing for?

Double Exposure!

Check out our brand-new R3104 REVERSIBLE CAMO TOQUE.  This much anticipated toque is now finally in stock and available for purchase on HDG.  With blaze orange on one side and hunting camouflage on the other, this warm toque is perfect for hunting, working, or just hanging around.  This toque is long enough that you can pull it down over your ears for those days when the wind really picks up.

R3103 Canada Toque

Of course, if hunting is not quite your thing, we have added five (5) new toques for this winter - the most popular so far has been a tie between the R3094, which has the CATERPILLAR wordmark knit all the way around the toque and the R3103 Canada Toque, which has a tighter weave and fits more snugly - actually it fits perfectly underneath a hard hat of you are on a job site.

R3094 Caterpillar Branded Toque

The R3094 is made from 100% acrylic, so it is soft and not scratchy on your fivehead (you know what it is if you have one!).  It also features a knit-in graphic and a logo label on the back.  So many toques, so many choices... we currently have 15 different toques to choose from on Heavy Duty Gear.  

R3060 Basic Black Toque

Hmmmm, just noticed that both of our most popular new toques are grey... wonder if that is supposed to mean something or are we just colour blind...?  While the new grey toques are popular, they have a LONG way to go before they can hold a candle to the popularity of the R3060 Basic Black Toque - it is our number one selling toque.  Traditional rolled cuff with an embroidered Cat design mark - also hard to beat the price when it retails for $5.99!

So I guess it is safe to say that when it comes to keeping your noggin warm this winter, "We've got you covered".

Global Scale Model Shortage

SCALE MODEL INVENTORY WARNING: The primary manufacturer of licensed Caterpillar scale models has been experiencing problems within its supply chain, which has affected deliveries which normally would have replenished us for the holiday season.  All of the scale models shown on HDG are in stock and have an inventory module that shows you how many are remaining in stock.  This inventory is updated in real time.

New stock is not expected before January 2012, and we will advise of any further information as soon as it becomes available.

Santa's Little Helper - saving you stress & money

We know that everyone has WAY too much going on in their lives and that shopping for Christmas is an added stress!  The number five tip from the Mayo Clinic on reducing holiday stress is to stick to your budget, so your friendly HDG staff have come up with holiday lists to help you find the perfect item for your favourite Caterpillar fan!

There is a list for Him, for Her, and for Future Operators.  Each list has four categories to help you find something within your budget: Under $25, $25 - $50, $50 - $100, and finally "over $100".  We made sure that the lists had a good mix of new merchandise and classics on each one.  There are hats, cool stuff, clothing, and of course gift certificates (in case you really can't decide)!

Keep in mind that all orders over $75.00 ship for FREE within Canada and that all Finning employees enjoy free shipping to their branch, no matter the size of the order.

Another tip to keep in mind is that there is a sizing chart designed for each individual clothing item, so make sure that you verify the size of clothing before ordering.  While you can always exchange an item if it doesn't fit, why risk someone being disappointed on Christmas morning?

Finally, a perfect gift that will literally last all year and won't break the bank is our R4247 Caterpillar 2012 Calendar. It features a different machine for each month and details the specifications for each different machine, and the applications for each one. Retails for only $19.99. Quantities are limited so get yours soon!