Join Carter Machinery on February 28, 2025, in Mechanicsville for an exciting tour of their Engineering Services department including their Design Build environment!

Did you know Carter Machinery is the #1 electric power dealer in the world? That’s right - in the world! Carter Machinery is the authorized Caterpillar dealer for the mid-Atlantic region, and while they may be known for their dozers, excavators, and loaders, they’re more than earthmoving equipment. From data centers to microgrids to emergency power, their generator sets, battery energy storage systems, mobile equipment chargers, and other power systems products power the world.

Students will have the opportunity to see real-world applications of electrical, mechanical, and industrial engineering concepts, participate in discussions with engineering leaders, and learn more about exciting career opportunities, such as Systems Engineer, Technical Sales Engineer, and Control Systems Engineer.

Important notes for the event:

1. Please understand by registering for this event you agree to appear in any photos taken during the event for Carter Machinery's social media purposes.
2. Visitors will need to wear closed-toe shoes - preferably safety toe shoes/boots – and they will need to wear long pants. Students should avoid baggy clothes and long jewelry, have long hair tied up, etc. No high heels or open-toed shoes will be permitted.
3. Please bring any personal protection equipment you'd like. If you do not have any, Carter will have glasses and ear protection to borrow.
4. Lunch and light refreshments will be provided for the event. If specific dietary needs are required, we ask that requests be made one week prior to the event.

Schedule

• 10 a.m. – Bus arrives, students arrive at VCU College of Engineering, East Hall bus loop at 301 West Main Street (security desk entrance by the circular drive)
• 10:30 a.m. – BUS LEAVES
• 11 a.m. – Arrival at Carter Machinery 8362 Richfood Rd, Mechanicsville, VA
• 11 a.m.-2 p.m. – Tour and meet with engineers, lunch
• 2 p.m. – Bus departs for VCU College of Engineering
• 2 p.m. – Arrival at VCU College of Engineering