Caterpillar Inc · Peoria, IL United States · (NYSE: CAT)
Company Description
Phone: 309-675-1000
Fax: 309-675-1182
Rankings
- #291 in FT Global 500
- #44 in FORTUNE 500
- S&P 500
- Dow Jones Industrials
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This link will open in a new window 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. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Caterpillar Inc Financials
| Company Type | Public - NYSE: CAT Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | $51,324.0 |
| 2008 Employees | 112,887 |
Caterpillar Inc Executives
65 executives listed for Caterpillar Inc's Peoria, IL location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman and CEO | James Owens | |
| Group President | Douglas Oberhelman | |
| Group President | Gérard Vittecoq |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Caterpillar Inc
Demand for machinery depends on overall industrial activity and on the health of sectors such as agriculture, construction, and power generation. The profitability of individual companies depends on engineering expertise and efficient production. Large companies have economies of scale in purchasing. Small companies can compete effectively by specializing. The industry is capital-intensive: average annual revenue per worker is about $320,000. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Caterpillar Inc Competitors
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