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Caterpillar Inc. Company Profile
Building more than cocoons, Caterpillar is the world's #1 maker of earthmoving machinery and a leading supplier of agricultural equipment. The company makes construction, mining, and logging machinery; diesel and natural gas engines; industrial gas turbines; and electrical power generation systems. Caterpillar has plants worldwide and sells its equipment globally via a network of 3,500 locations in 180 countries. Caterpillar offers rental services through more than 1,600 outlets worldwide, and it provides financing and insurance for its dealers and customers. Cat Power Ventures invests in power projects that use Caterpillar power generation equipment. Caterpillar Logistics Services offers supply chain services.
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Contact Information
Address: 100 NE Adams St.
Peoria, IL 61629
Phone:309-675-1000
Fax:309-675-1182
Financial Highlights
Fiscal Year End:December
Revenue (2008):51324.00 M
Revenue Growth (1 yr):14.20%
Employees (2008):112,887
Employee Growth (1 yr):11.40%
Key People
Chairman and CEO: James W. (Jim) Owens
Group President: Douglas R. (Doug) Oberhelman
Group President: Stuart L. Levenick
Industry Information
Sector: Industrial Goods
Industry: Farm & Construction Machinery
Top Competitors
CNH Global N.V. (cnh)
Komatsu Ltd. (kmtuf.pk)
AB Volvo (volvy.pk)
 


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