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
More Companies in: Peoria, Illinois
More Companies in These Related Industries: Life Insurance, Turbine Mfg, Surety Insurance, Diesel Engine Mfg, Construction Equipment Mfg
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This link will open in a new window Caterpillars are remarkable creatures; Caterpillar Inc. is a remarkable company -- the world's #1 maker of earthmoving machinery and a big 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 operates plants worldwide and sells equipment via a network of 3,500 offices in some 180 countries. It provides rental services, too, 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. Caterpillar Logistics pushes 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 |
| 2009 Employees | 93,813 |
Caterpillar Inc. Executives
157 executives listed for Caterpillar Inc.'s Peoria, IL location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman and CEO | James Owens | |
| Vice-Chairman and CEO-Elect | Douglas Oberhelman | |
| Group President | Edward Rapp |
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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