Simformotion™ LLC Announces 2013-2014 Scholarship Opportunity

Simformotion™ LLC announces an academic collegiate scholarship opportunity for the 2013-2014 school year.

Peoria, IL (I-Newswire) January 3, 2013 -
Simformotion™ LLC, Peoria, Ill.—a leader in heavy equipment simulator training solutions— announces an academic collegiate scholarship opportunity for the 2013-2014 school year. A $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student with an interest in pursuing a career in heavy equipment operation, construction management, mining engineering or any heavy equipment-related program. Students enrolled in an accredited heavy equipment-related program at an institution that utilizes Cat® Simulators as part of their training program, with a minimum GPA of 2.75, are eligible for the scholarship. The scholarship is open to students anywhere in the world meeting the criteria.

President Ken Pflederer says, “We at Simformotion are proud to help a student achieve his or her dream of building tomorrow’s cities. The students enrolled in community colleges, technical schools and universities are shaping the landscapes worldwide. Cat Simulators are an important part of heavy equipment training programs because virtual construction and mining environments provide a safe place to learn actual controls and machine applications without worry of a mishap. Students can make mistakes and practice as many times as needed to master techniques.”

To receive an application for the Cat Simulators Scholarship send an e-mail to mschlink@catsimulators.com with the word “Scholarship” in the subject line. Deadline for this application is April 30, 2013.

Cat® Simulators are available in models for the Hydraulic Excavator, Off-Highway and Mining Trucks, M-Series Motor Grader, Small and Large Wheel Loaders, Wheel Tractor-Scraper and Track Type Tractor, Large Track Type Tractor and FM Log Loader.

About Simformotion™ LLC
Simformotion LLC—a leader in heavy equipment simulator training solutions—is the licensee for Cat® Simulators for Caterpillar Inc. Cat heavy equipment simulators deliver dynamic training technology and outstanding safety results through the power of state-of-the-art virtual training. Operator training simulators can help businesses dramatically lower costs and address initiatives such as safety and production; while ensuring training can be delivered anytime day or night, regardless of weather conditions. Cat Simulators are chosen as training solutions in such markets as mining, construction, trade unions, government and schools. As used herein, "Simformotion" means Simformotion LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.

CAT, CATERPILLAR, their respective logos, "Caterpillar Yellow" and the “Power Edge” trade dress, as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission.