Excavator Rentals

Caterpillar

For more than 80 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been making progress possible and driving positive and sustainable change on every continent.With 2006 sales and revenues of $41.517 billion, Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines. The company also is a leading services provider through Caterpillar Financial Services, Caterpillar Remanufacturing Services, Caterpillar Logistics Services and Progress Rail Services. 2006 sales and revenues of $41.517 billion were up $11.003 billion, or 28 percent, from 2005. The increase was a result of $3.321 billion of higher sales volume, $1.464 billion of improved price realization and a $315 million increase in Financial Products revenues. The increase was largely due to improved price realization and higher sales volume, partially offset by higher core operating costs.

Caterpillar Dealer Network

Caterpillar's global dealer network is one of the company's most important competitive advantages. Many of these independent dealers have relationships with their customers that span at least two generations.

More than 200 independent Caterpillar dealers worldwide with 99,000 dealership employees across the globe

More than 1,500 rental outlets worldwide

More than 400 affiliated FG Wilson, MaK, Perkins and Solar distributors worldwide.

For More Information Contact:

Caterpillar Inc.
100 N.E. Adams St.
Peoria, Illinois 61629
(309) 675-1000
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