The Declaration of Independence states that all people “are created equal.” While this is an important truth in regards to the human race, it’s not always the case for used equipment. Because of the large differences that can exist from one machine to the next – even of the same model – Western States recently … Continue reading USED EQUIPMENT GAINS A NEW IDENTITY.
It’s perfectly normal to expect success to be a result of careful planning and execution. In reality, some of the world’s greatest discoveries have been byproducts of happenstance. For Pasco’s Shop Supervisor, Tim Fought, that’s exactly how he stumbled into catering. “We were holding an event at our local gun club and the guy we … Continue reading HAVE GRILL, WILL TRAVEL.
In the record-setting heat June 3rd and 4th, Western States Cat sponsored the 13th annual Idaho Ronald McDonald House (IRMH) Sporting Clays Tournament at Black Dog Clays. The soft calls of “pull!”, the scattered ‘pop’ of shotgun fire and the pungent aroma of black powder wafted through the crowd on a welcome breeze. Gentle chatter revealed … Continue reading BUSTIN’ CLAYS FOR KIDS.
There are few things more impressive in a person or in a company than a willingness to help others. That’s why the Spokane stores’ recent involvement with the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery’s diaper drive is so telling about the type of people Western States employs. The Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery is a resource for families … Continue reading THE BIG HEARTS OF SPOKANE.
Meet the May additions to Western States. Move your mouse over the photos to see names and locations.
Every once in a while, something will roll into one of our shops that commands the attention of everyone there. In Missoula, that something is a fearsome-looking beast with papers from Kandahar.
When the people in Pasco want to say thank you, they don’t mumble it under their breath or hide it in fine print. No, they shout it heartily with a meal grilled to perfection by one of their own and served in a shop spotlessly cleaned by their own. They shake a person’s hand and … Continue reading AT PASCO BBQ, GRATITUDE IS WELL DONE.
Under bluebird skies and a warm spring sun, Hayden recently welcomed around 300 guests to their customer-appreciation event. The event had generated some buzz before hand as during the team’s initial ice run, a couple guys noticed the grocery carts getting loaded with ice and asked, “Is that for the lunch at Cat? We’re going … Continue reading HAYDEN, HOTDOGS AND HAMBURGERS.
The finishing touches are being applied to the new Pocatello facility and operations are set to begin on June 6th. In anticipation of its completion, check out the gallery below to see how it’s coming along.
Have you ever noticed that some things in life are almost universally enjoyable? For instance, everyone likes dogs, chocolate…and Missoula. Spring time in Missoula is sort of like ordering an ice cream cone and receiving two. Beauty is expected, but when the valley is graced with the bounty of spring, the brain can barely comprehend … Continue reading MISSOULA BBQ IS ALL ABOUT THE PEOPLE.
