Cascade Machinery & Electric

06/01/2026

Happy Big Motor Monday! ⚡⚙️

Is a viral internet trend yet? Not quite... but we’re officially making it one right now!

Here at Cascade Machinery & Electric, our shop floor is constantly filled with heavy-duty industrial equipment, so we decided it's time to start showing it off. To kick things off, check out this absolute beast of a vertical motor in the attached photo.

Our talented crew just wrapped up a complete rebuild on this massive unit. It’s got a fresh coat of paint, it's fully restored, and it's ready to head back out into the field to do some heavy lifting.

Got a massive motor that needs some expert TLC? We’re your team.

Let's have some fun in the comments: Drop a photo of the biggest piece of equipment you work with, or let us know what you think this giant motor powers! 👇

05/29/2026

Please join us in celebrating a massive milestone at Cascade Machinery & Electric! 🎉

After 22 incredible years of hard work, dedication, and teamwork, Laurie is officially retiring.

For two decades, Laurie has been an essential pillar of our team. Her commitment to excellence and positive energy have left a lasting mark on our company culture and everyone who had the pleasure of working alongside her.

While she will be deeply missed around the office, we couldn't be more excited for her as she steps into this well-deserved next chapter. 🌴☀️

Thank you, Laurie, for 22 years of outstanding service. Your Cascade Machinery family wishes you a happy and relaxing retirement! 🥂

👇 Please join us in the comments to congratulate Laurie and drop your favorite memory of working with her!

05/21/2026

🌲 Beware the PNW "Summer Snow"! ❄️

It might look magical floating through the air, but for your industrial equipment, cottonwood fluff is a nightmare waiting to happen! 😱

Take a look at the air intakes in this photo. That fluffy blanket is actually acting as an insulator, suffocating the airflow to the air compressors. When your machine can't breathe, the motors work in overdrive. This quickly leads to:

🔥 Severe Overheating
🛑 Unplanned Shutdowns
⚡ Skyrocketing Energy Bills
💸 Expensive Repairs

Don't wait for your high-temperature alarms to go off!

🛠️ Pro-Tip: Kill two birds with one stone! If your compressor is choking on cottonwood or already running hot, call us out to clear the intakes and perform a full Preventative Maintenance (PM) check at the same time. While we are on-site fixing the overheating, we will swap your filters, check fluids, and optimize your system for the hot summer months in one easy visit.

At Cascade Machinery and Electric, Inc., we service ANY and ALL makes and models of air compressors. Big or small, we fix them all!

Keep your machines breathing easy this season. Reach out today to schedule your PM!

📞 206-762-0500
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 https://www.cascade-machinery.com/

04/24/2026

Even dinosaur wranglers need a change of pace sometimes! 🦖🦕🐝

If you ever visited the animatronic Dinosaur exhibit at Woodland Park Zoo, you were actually looking at the handiwork of this Quincy QGS-20 air compressor! It worked hard behind the scenes to provide the compressed air that brought all those roars and stomps.

Now, this reliable workhorse is starting a brand new chapter. Our team at Cascade Machinery & Electric just relocated this unit to the zoo’s main support shop, where it will provide the essential air power needed for their daily maintenance and operations.

It went from making dinosaurs move to helping the crew keep the whole zoo running smoothly! We love seeing quality machinery get a second life. A big thanks to Woodland Park Zoo for trusting us with the move, and to Quincy Compressor for building equipment that lasts. 🛠️🔧

04/12/2026

We are hiring Outside sales for North and South Washington.

Join a premier Pacific Northwest industrial leader where your technical expertise and sales drive are rewarded with a highly lucrative, uncapped commission structure and an established territory!

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04/08/2026

At Cascade Machinery and Electric, Inc., it is hard to explain all the different things we can do, but here is a powerful example of what we just did for a customer down in Oregon. 👇

They were managing a critical, deep pump station excavation, and failure was not an option. Working in tough, wet conditions, they needed equipment they could count on implicitly. We provided a rugged Vogelsang pump for the critical dewatering.

Check out the photos they sent us, showing the dewatering setup and the massive excavation keeping dry!

Here is what they had to say about the stakes:

"There was a lot more than a pump at stake here. If that pump failed on my account, our pump station excavation... would fail."

When the stakes are high and your project depends on reliable performance, you need equipment with zero margin for error. We are proud to supply top-tier solutions that keep your projects running safely! 🚜💧

Let us help keep your next big jobsite running dry!

03/18/2026

Behind the scenes at our Seattle shop! 🛠️

At Cascade Machinery & Electric, Inc., we’re always working to bring our customers the absolute best. Here’s a look at our crew hard at work during our recent training and re-training sessions for our UL listing for motor repairs.

Continuous hands-on education like this is exactly why you can count on us to get the job done right. It’s a huge part of what makes us a proud EASA shop, and it backs up our expertise as an authorized distributor and warranty repair facility for ABB Baldor. ⚡

When you bring your equipment to Cascade, you know it’s in the hands of certified experts dedicated to safety, quality, and reliability. Way to go, team! 👏

03/13/2026

Snow day? Not for this crew! 🌨️💪

Cascade Machinery & Electric, Inc. is out here operating at FULL FORCE. We’re currently braving the winter weather to get this equipment loaded onto a barge and shipped safely to our customers up in Alaska. 🚢⚓

When you need it done, you can count on us to deliver—no matter what Mother Nature throws our way.

Are you working through the weather today, or staying warm inside? Let us know below! 👇❄️

03/04/2026

Tackling tough wastewater challenges? 🌊 We have the perfect solution!

At Cascade Machinery & Electric, Inc., we are proud to supply the game-changing Barnes Envie³ from Crane Pumps & Systems. This is the next generation of dry pit submersible pumps, designed to run effortlessly in both wet and dry applications.

Here is why the Envie³ is a top choice for municipal, commercial, and industrial jobs:

💧It features a premium efficient IE3 motor that delivers significant energy savings.
💧A patent pending, closed loop glycol cooling system keeps the motor stress-free even in the most demanding environments.
💧It is incredibly versatile, available in both vertical and horizontal configurations.
💧Maintenance is a breeze thanks to a plug & play cord and commercially available mechanical seals.
💧It is proudly made in the USA with best in class manufacturing lead times.

🎥 Watch the Envie³ in action here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8931qJ71Ic&list=PLRHpweBFt-iae3CT760hqWo3nsnIQGE-b

As your trusted Northwest Supplier since 1918, we don't just sell equipment—we provide complete service, repair, and 24-hour support.

Ready to upgrade your system? Give our team a call at 206.762.0500 or visit us at www.cascade-machinery.com.

The Barnes and Deming Envie3 air filled motor platform is where versatility meets performance. With multiple application configurations, the envie3 air fille...

02/18/2026

Stepping into the Year of the Fire Horse with a heavy load and forward momentum! 🐎🔥🚛

In the zodiac, the horse is all about endurance, strength, and untiring energy. That perfectly describes the heavy-duty machinery we service every day—and the stamina Cascade has brought to the Pacific Northwest for over 100 years.

Just like this pump assembly ready for delivery, we’re built for the long haul. 💪⚙️

Wishing our partners, clients, and community a prosperous Lunar New Year! 🏮✨