Caterpillar Inc.

Workers on job sites across every continent recognize the brand by its signature yellow machines. Caterpillar Inc., often called CAT, manufactures the heavy equipment that builds roads, mines resources, and powers infrastructure projects worldwide. The company traces its roots to a 1925 merger between Holt Manufacturing Company and C.L. Best Tractor Co., creating a global powerhouse headquartered in Irving, Texas.

The firm operates through three main segments: Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation. In 2026, it announced a $1 billion investment to construct a new manufacturing facility in Sanford, North Carolina. This plant will produce compact track loaders and telehandlers while supporting workforce training programs worth up to $10 million.

Caterpillar maintains a massive dealer network that handles sales, service, and parts distribution globally. Its strategy includes acquiring technology firms like Skycatch to integrate drone-based mapping into mining operations. The company also expanded its dealer reach by agreeing to purchase Fabick Cat, a major dealership group based in Fenton, Missouri. [edit]