Caterpillar
Caterpillar | Caterpillar Showcases Machinery Building America for 100 Years
15 May 2025
Caterpillar is showcasing its innovative and iconic iron at the National Mall as part of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers Celebration of Construction.
Caterpillar | Caterpillar Releases 2024 Annual, Sustainability Reports
13 May 2025
Caterpillar has released its 2024 Annual and Sustainability Reports, showcasing advancements in the business across all segments.
Caterpillar | Caterpillar Announces Virtual 2025 Shareholder Meeting
02 May 2025
Caterpillar will hold a virtual annual shareholder meeting June 11.
Caterpillar | Cat Financial Announces First-Quarter 2025 Results
30 Apr 2025
Cat Financial announced first-quarter 2025 sales and revenues.
Caterpillar | Caterpillar Reports First-Quarter 2025 Results
30 Apr 2025
Caterpillar Inc. announced first-quarter 2025 sales and revenues.
Caterpillar | Caterpillar Inc. to Announce First-Quarter 2025 Financial Results on April 30
16 Apr 2025
Caterpillar will release first-quarter 2025 financial results on April 30.
Caterpillar | Caterpillar Chairman and CEO Jim Umpleby to become Executive Chairman; Caterpillar Chief Operating Officer Joe Creed Elected as Caterpillar’s Next CEO
15 Apr 2025
Caterpillar Chairman and CEO D. James Umpleby III will become Executive Chairman of the Board. Chief Operating Officer Joseph E. Creed will succeed him as CEO and join the Board of Directors May 1.
Caterpillar | Caterpillar Celebrates First 100 years with a Commitment to the Future Workforce
15 Apr 2025
Company Pledges $100 Million to Help Equip Tomorrow’s Innovators
Caterpillar | Caterpillar Celebrates Centennial Year at bauma
08 Apr 2025
Caterpillar is focusing on “The Next 100 Years” of innovation and sustainability at bauma Munich 2025.
Caterpillar | Caterpillar appoints Christy Pambianchi CHRO
03 Apr 2025
Caterpillar today announced the appointment of Christy Pambianchi to Chief Human Resources Officer effective May 1.
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