General Info

In operation for more than 75 years, Caterpillar is one of the world s largest manufacturers of construction and mining equipment, industrial gas turbines, and diesel and natural gas engines. The company specializes in products, services and technologies related to the construction, heavy engineering and financial sectors. It provides machinery for the construction of roads, airports, hospitals and sewer systems. Caterpillar designs, manufactures and markets articulated trucks, backhoe loaders, compactors, skidders, skid steer loaders, motor graders and hydraulic excavators. The company also provides certified used equipment and parts. In addition, it manufactures medium- and high-speed engines. Caterpillar markets its products under the Cat brand name. The company s subsidiaries include Caterpillar Financial Services, Caterpillar Remanufacturing Services, Caterpillar Logistics Services and Progress Rail Services.