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Cat dealer closes WV branch location

In the heart of the US southern Appalachian region, large Caterpillar dealer Boyd Cat has cited the down economy plus continued troubled waters in the coal industry for a decision to close the equipment manufacturer’s Lyburn, Logan County, West Virginia location

Boyd Cat was known as Walker Machinery until February 2020

Boyd Cat was known as Walker Machinery until February 2020

Boyd, which just changed its name in late February from its year-long identity of Walker Machinery, made its move effective March 31.

Officials told local news outlet the Logan Banner it was a "very difficult decision" and that the economy will have an impact on business for the foreseeable future.

Cat, which furloughed some and transferred others as a result of the closure, will reportedly offer its parts and services for existing customers through Cat locations in Beckley and Belle, West Virginia and Pikeville, Kentucky.

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