Tue April 30, 2002
Caterpillar, FuelCell Energy Plan to Sell and Develop Fuel Cell Power Generation Products
Caterpillar Inc. and FuelCell Energy, Inc. have formalized and expanded their agreement to distribute and develop ultra-low emission Direct FuelCell (DFC) power generation products for industrial and commercial use....
Wed April 17, 2002
Caterpillar Announces Officer Retirements; New Vice Presidents Elected
Three Caterpillar officers have elected to retire at mid-year and the board of directors has elected three new vice presidents.
"These retiring officers are leaving behind a far-reaching legacy that impacts many areas of the company....
Mon March 18, 2002
Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies to Set Up Shop
Caterpillar Inc. and Trimble have reached a definitive agreement to form Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies LLC.
The joint venture will be based in Dayton, OH, and is expected to begin operations in April 2002....
Tue December 04, 2001
Ford Motor Company and Caterpillar Form Logistics Alliance to Speed Parts Delivery
Ford Motor Company and Caterpillar Inc. have entered into a software alliance to develop a world-class logistics information system to increase the speed at which service repair parts are delivered to market.
Ford and Caterpillar will jointly define the alliance’s strategic direction and develop an operating blueprint for the future, with the new system and processes phased in over the next few years.
"Customer satisfaction is Ford Motor Company’s ’number one’ priority, and this software alliance with Caterpillar and the logistics services Cat will provide will be key enablers in achieving our best-in-class customer service satisfaction objectives," said Don Johnson, director, Global Parts Supply & Logistics, Ford Motor Company.
The new technology will support Ford’s expanded efforts to work with its dealers to provide improved service to the end customer....
Sat October 27, 2001
Caterpillar, Komatsu Lead Array of Projects in Sioux Falls, SD
Heavy equipment is on the job throughout Sioux Falls, SD. Komatsu and Caterpillar equipment is working for contractors on three different projects in the area. The projects include earthmoving work on the south side of the Southeast Technical Institute on Career Avenue and at the South Dakota Army National Guard on Benson Road off Highway 229, as well as road construction off of Russell Street....
Thu October 18, 2001
Caterpillar Reports Third-Quarter Results
Caterpillar Inc. reported third-quarter sales and revenues of $5.06 billion and profit of $205 million, or 59 cents per share. Sales and revenues were $277 million higher than third-quarter 2000, as a result of a 6 percent increase in physical sales volume and a 9 percent increase in financial products revenues.
Company profit was $11 million, or 5 percent lower than third-quarter 2000, which was favorably impacted by a nonrecurring $39 million tax adjustment at Caterpillar Brasil Ltd....
Sat April 14, 2001
Caterpillar Reports First-Quarter Results, Reaffirms Outlook
Caterpillar Inc. today reported first-quarter sales and revenues of $4.81 billion and profit of $162 million or 47 cents per share. "Our first-quarter results reflect continued difficult business conditions around the world, but are in line with our expectations for a weaker first half....
Wed February 14, 2001
Schlouch Paves the Way to Success With Caterpillar Fleet
When Schlouch Incorporated launched its paving division in 1998, owner Barry Schlouch knew that only one thing was needed for the division to succeed: quality.
Since its inception, the paving division of Schlouch Incorporated has laid approximately 8,000 tons (7,200 t) of pavement each year, using strictly Caterpillar equipment purchased from Giles & Ransome, Allentown, PA....
Wed February 14, 2001
Caterpillar Dedicates ’Bountiful Valley Farm’ at Disney’s California Adventure Par
Caterpillar Inc. officials dedicated Bountiful Valley Farm at Disney’s California Adventure Park in Anaheim,CA. A key attraction at the new 55-acre theme park, Bountiful Valley Farm brings together the educational fun of Disney with Caterpillar’s product innovations for farming.
A focal point of the farm is the Caterpillar tractor yard, where a Challenger 55 and a Challenger 95E will be on display....
Wed January 31, 2001
Caterpillar Enlists Seasonal Layoffs
About 2,500 Caterpillar Inc. employees are temporarily out of work without pay while the company shuts down some plants as part of an effort to bring production in line with demand.
About 1,500 of the affected employees work at Caterpillar’s Mossville truck engine plant and 977 work at the track-type tractor facility in East Peoria....
