Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT)

100 NE Adams St.
Peoria, IL 61629 (Map)
Phone: 309-675-1000
Fax: 309-675-1182
http://www.caterpillar.com

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Overview

Caterpillars may crawl, but this company isn't fuzzy when it comes to making earthmoving machinery and agricultural equipment. Considered #1 in the world, Caterpillar (Cat) makes construction, mining, and logging machinery; diesel and natural gas engines; underground mining equipment; industrial gas turbines; and electrical power generation systems. It operates plants worldwide and sells equipment via a network of 3,500 offices in some 180 countries. It also provides rental services through 1,600-plus outlets, and offers financing and insurance for dealers and customers. Cat Power Ventures invests in power projects that use Caterpillar power generation equipment. Cat Logistics offers supply chain services.

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Key financials for Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT)

Company Type Public (NYSE: CAT)
Fiscal Year-End December
2010 Sales (mil.) £27,528.9
1-Year Sales Growth 31.5%
2010 Net Income (mil.) £1,745.3
1-Year Net Income Growth 201.7%
2010 Employees 104,490
1-Year Employee Growth 11.4%
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Key people and executives for Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT)

Chairman and CEO Douglas R. (Doug) Oberhelman
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Group President Gérard R. Vittecoq
Group President Steven H. Wunning
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