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Caterpillar, the world鈥檚 largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, enters the 50th year of manufacturing in India. The company has a long history of equipping its machines with leading-edge technology to increase the safety, productivity and efficiency of its operational sectors. Globally, Caterpillar has more than 95 years of product support expertise, a large installed base (approx. two million assets), and a robust worldwide dealer network serving 193 countries with approximately 1,60,000 employees.

While the company has been active in India since the 1930s, Caterpillar now has an established footprint with six state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, two R&D centres, five subsidiary entities, eight Caterpillar brands and numerous global support organisations. The company's strategy reflects the legacy and unparalleled commitment to meet its customers鈥� needs in India and around the world with the best-in-class product solutions and service innovation. Caterpillar and its strong dealer network employ more than 11,000 people directly and even more with its local supply base in India.

鈥淐aterpillar has been part of India鈥檚 growth story for many decades. We have been a key partner since the 1930s, and it is remarkable to witness the progress in this great nation over the years,鈥� said Caterpillar Chairman and CEO Jim Umpleby. Umpleby, who is also a board member on the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, said our India team鈥檚 dedication and commitment to providing service excellence to our customers has been pivotal in reaching this milestone anniversary.

鈥淭his year denotes the golden jubilee anniversary as we enter into 50 years of manufacturing in India,鈥� said Caterpillar India Country Manager, Bansi Phansalkar. 鈥淚t is remarkable to note that Cat equipment was used in the construction of Bhakra Nangal dam back in 1948. Caterpillar has been supporting the growth in mining, construction, transportation, power generation and infrastructure development throughout India,鈥� he further added.

Talking about Caterpillar鈥檚 commitment towards the sustainable community Mr Phansalkar said, 鈥淲e pursue various CSR initiatives focused on quality education, access to clean water, sanitation, hygiene and skills development for the betterment of the communities where we live and work.鈥�

Caterpillar is one of the largest exporters of construction and mining equipment and remains focused on providing world-class products and after-market service solutions to its customers in India and around the world.

About Caterpillar India

Caterpillar has been active in India since the 1930s. Today, together with our dealers, we employ more than 11,000+ people in India, representing nearly every part of Caterpillar鈥檚 business. Our India presence includes state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, high tech research and development, and numerous global support organisations. Caterpillar employees, dealers and facilities are located at hundreds of locations to serve and support our customers and respond quickly to their needs.

About Caterpillar

With 2020 sales and revenues of $41.7 billion, Caterpillar is the world鈥檚 leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Since 1925, we鈥檝e been driving sustainable progress and helping customers build a better world through innovative products and services. Throughout the product life cycle, we offer services built on cutting-edge technology and decades of product expertise. These products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value to help our customers succeed. We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments 鈥� Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation 鈥� and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.