Caterpillar Inc. is a leading American corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells construction and mining equipment, as well as diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. Founded in 1925, the company has built a global presence through a vast dealer network, offering a wide range of products including asphalt pavers, excavators, and mining trucks. Caterpillar's diversified segments also encompass energy and transportation solutions, providing generator sets, reciprocating engines, and related services. Additionally, the company offers financial products such as leases and loans, alongside insurance and risk management services. With a commitment to innovation, Caterpillar invests significantly in research and development, holding thousands of patents worldwide. The company is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, and remains recognized for its distinctive "Caterpillar Yellow" branding and "CAT" logo, symbolizing its status as a key player in the machinery and engine manufacturing industry.
Connected Energy Ltd develops E-STOR which converts car batteries into energy storage systems. It uses recycled electric vehicle batteries to allow businesses to store excess energy which can be used later. The company offers software and services that provides load management services to maximize the potential for efficiencies and savings. It offers its technology to various sectors, such as healthcare, education, industrial, retail and commercial, water and waste, local authorities, and electricity utilities. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Connected Energy Ltd operates as a subsidiary of Future Transport Systems Ltd.
Infinitum Electric Inc. is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in the manufacture of electric motors and control products. Established in 2014, the company leverages its innovative printed circuit board (PCB) stator technology to produce lightweight, efficient, and durable electric motors. This technology positions Infinitum at the forefront of the motor industry, offering products that are not only cost-effective but also optimized for a variety of applications across multiple sectors. Infinitum Electric collaborates with global manufacturers and industrial original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to tailor its motor solutions to meet specific market needs. The company, previously known as Fanergies Inc., rebranded in December 2016 to reflect its focus on advanced motor technology.
BrightVolt, Inc. is engaged in the design, development, and scale manufacturing of ultra thin film batteries to power various Internet connected devices, such as medical patches, sensor labels, and power cards. It also develops custom solid state thin film batteries and power solutions for client’s IoT devices; Flexion solid state thin film lithium polymer batteries; and thin micro electronics. The company’s products are sold in the United States and internationally. BrightVolt, Inc. was formerly known as Solicore, Inc. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is based in Redmond, Washington.
Sarcos is a wearable and teleoperated industrial robotics company that augments humans to enhance productivity and safety.
Sarcos Robotics augments human performance by combining human intelligence, instinct, and judgment with the strength, endurance, and precision of machines to enhance employee safety and productivity. Leveraging more than 25 years of research and development, Sarcos’ mobile robotic systems, including the Guardian® S, Guardian® GT, and Guardian® XO®, are revolutionizing the future of work wherever physically demanding work is done.
Formerly the robotics division of a major defense contractor, Sarcos is based in Salt Lake City, Utah, powered by an innovative team of entrepreneurs and engineers, and backed by Caterpillar, GE Ventures, Microsoft, and Schlumberger.
Infinitum Electric Inc. is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in the manufacture of electric motors and control products. Established in 2014, the company leverages its innovative printed circuit board (PCB) stator technology to produce lightweight, efficient, and durable electric motors. This technology positions Infinitum at the forefront of the motor industry, offering products that are not only cost-effective but also optimized for a variety of applications across multiple sectors. Infinitum Electric collaborates with global manufacturers and industrial original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to tailor its motor solutions to meet specific market needs. The company, previously known as Fanergies Inc., rebranded in December 2016 to reflect its focus on advanced motor technology.
SeekOps Inc. specializes in leak detection services for oil and gas service providers and regulators. The company offers quantification and handheld concentration measurement services, catering to customers both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2017 and based in Austin, Texas, SeekOps delivers comprehensive gas emissions inspection operations to meet industry needs.
Vincennes University, located in Vincennes, Indiana, offers a unique educational experience that combines the intimacy of a small college with the resources of a larger university. The institution provides over 200 academic programs across various fields, including health, sciences, humanities, performing arts, and business, catering to students pursuing one, two, or four-year degrees. With a favorable student-faculty ratio of 15:1, Vincennes emphasizes personalized attention in the classroom, enhancing the overall learning experience. All students under 21 are required to reside in campus housing, which fosters a close-knit community. The university also features modern facilities, such as the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center and the Donald G. Bell Recreational Facility. Additional opportunities for personal and professional growth are available through internships, work-study programs, and various student organizations. Vincennes University is committed to making education accessible, offering financial aid options, including scholarships and loans, to eligible students, particularly those from low-income backgrounds.
Guardhat is a multi-product, feature-packed intelligent safety system that integrates cutting edge wearable technology and advanced proprietary software.
It is equipped to detect, alert and help prevent hazardous industrial work-related incidents.
It is designed to collect and analyze data to support and improve industrial worker safety programs.
Weir Minerals specializes in providing processing solutions for the mining and hydroelectric sectors. Established in 1871 and headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, the company designs and manufactures essential equipment, including pumps, hydrocyclones, valves, and separation machinery, to enhance operational efficiency in challenging environments. Weir Minerals offers tailored services that optimize processes, reduce downtime, and improve plant capacity. Its expertise extends to delivering robust wear lining materials and sustainable solutions for tailings and pipeline management. Additionally, Weir American Hydro Corporation, a subsidiary of Weir Minerals, focuses on the hydroelectric industry, supplying and maintaining hydro-turbines and pumps for power generation facilities. Overall, Weir Minerals plays a crucial role in the safe and effective extraction and transportation of raw materials, supporting vital industries worldwide.
Marble creates a fleet of intelligent courier robots to reliably and securely transport the goods that people need and want. Marble’s robot is perfectly suited to transport the essentials including groceries, meals, and medicine.
Powerhive Inc. specializes in rural electrification by providing innovative tools and services aimed at enhancing energy access in underserved markets globally. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, with an additional office in Nairobi, Kenya, Powerhive offers a range of technology solutions including Honeycomb, a cloud-based platform that automates account management and enables real-time monitoring of microgrid operations. The company also has developed Asali, a smart meter for off-grid applications, and SWARM, a tool that aids in project site selection and customer identification. Additionally, Powerhive supports microgrid operations management and project development through services such as market feasibility studies, pilot deployments, and on-site training. By partnering with utilities and independent power producers, Powerhive aims to provide scalable and bankable off-grid utility solutions that ensure access to reliable and affordable electricity for millions of rural homes and businesses.
Fisker, Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of electric vehicles, focusing on eco-friendly and innovative mobility solutions. Headquartered in Manhattan Beach, California, the company aims to create vehicles that evoke strong emotional responses while promoting sustainability. Fisker gained early recognition for the Fisker Karma, one of the first luxury plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, which debuted at the 2008 North American International Auto Show and began deliveries in 2011. However, production of the Karma was halted in November 2012 due to the bankruptcy of its battery supplier. The design and production assets for the Karma were later acquired by a Chinese conglomerate in 2014. Today, Fisker continues to develop electric vehicles, emphasizing both performance and environmental responsibility.
Guardhat is a multi-product, feature-packed intelligent safety system that integrates cutting edge wearable technology and advanced proprietary software.
It is equipped to detect, alert and help prevent hazardous industrial work-related incidents.
It is designed to collect and analyze data to support and improve industrial worker safety programs.
Sarcos is a wearable and teleoperated industrial robotics company that augments humans to enhance productivity and safety.
Sarcos Robotics augments human performance by combining human intelligence, instinct, and judgment with the strength, endurance, and precision of machines to enhance employee safety and productivity. Leveraging more than 25 years of research and development, Sarcos’ mobile robotic systems, including the Guardian® S, Guardian® GT, and Guardian® XO®, are revolutionizing the future of work wherever physically demanding work is done.
Formerly the robotics division of a major defense contractor, Sarcos is based in Salt Lake City, Utah, powered by an innovative team of entrepreneurs and engineers, and backed by Caterpillar, GE Ventures, Microsoft, and Schlumberger.
MineSense Technologies is a developer of a data analytics platform intended to monitor and improve the productivity and recovery of mines. The company's platform provides businesses with real-time, sensor-based sorting of low-grade ore to a level of sensitivity and to identify differences in mineralogy, enabling the mining industry to sort ores easily and enhance mineral planning.
MineSense Technologies was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
Fastbrick Robotics Limited (ASX:FBR) is an Australian robotic technology company developing and commercialising digital construction technology solutions. Fastbrick Robotics’ revolutionary bricklaying machine Hadrian X represents the first application of the Company’s underlying intellectual property portfolio. Hadrian X is a globally patented 3D robotic bricklaying system and marks the transition to dynamically stabilised robots (DSR) operating outdoors in uncontrolled environments. Fastbrick is currently advancing its robotics technology through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) demonstrating global scalability and a MOU with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia highlighting customer demand for Fastbrick's technology. Fastbrick is committed to improving the safety, speed, accuracy, cost and waste management in the global construction industry through utilising the world’s latest innovations in mobile robotic technology. To learn more, please visit www.fbr.com.au.
Our industry cloud applications give managers and their teams the power to realize optimum financial performance by seeing the financial ripple effects of business condition changes and management decisions across their complete value chain. Vertical SaaS tailored to the unique needs of specific industries, we marry advanced technologies with the knowledge of industry experts. Pioneer in continuous value chain management.
Founded in San Francisco in 2013, Yard Club is dedicated to building technology to help the men and women who build our world. They produce construction tech platforms that help contractors and equipment rental companies better manage their owned and rented equipment fleets with the goal of maximizing utilization of their capital assets. In 2016, the company processed $120 million in transactions across over 2,500 contractors and rental companies.
Kemper Valve & Fittings Corp. engages in manufacturing, supplying, and selling pressure pipe unions and related oilfield fluid control products to the oil and gas industry in the United States. It offers a line of oilfield hammer unions; and plug valves, swivel joints, pup joints, hose loops, check valves, pressure relief valves, and high-pressure fittings for well-servicing markets. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Island Lake, Illinois. It has locations in Houston and Odessa, Texas; Sulphur, Oklahoma; Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania; Grand Junction, Colorado; Kensett, Arkansas; Vernal, Utah; and Red Deer, Canada. As of December 15, 2016, Kemper Valve & Fittings Corp. operates as a subsidiary of Caterpillar Oil & Gas.
Busybusy, Inc. specializes in developing software solutions tailored for the construction industry. Its primary product, the busybusy mobile application, is designed for both iPhone and Android platforms, providing automated time and GPS labor tracking, job costing, and project documentation. This application allows construction contractors and building companies to manage labor costs in real-time, offering a unique combination of powerful tools, advanced technology, and affordability. By serving payroll processors and small to medium business owners, busybusy aims to enhance operational efficiency and facilitate informed decision-making. Founded in 2010, the company is headquartered in Saint George, Utah.
MineSense Technologies is a developer of a data analytics platform intended to monitor and improve the productivity and recovery of mines. The company's platform provides businesses with real-time, sensor-based sorting of low-grade ore to a level of sensitivity and to identify differences in mineralogy, enabling the mining industry to sort ores easily and enhance mineral planning.
MineSense Technologies was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
Airware is an enterprise drone analytics company enabling enterprises to harness aerial data and turn it into valuable business insights that can be shared and acted on across sites, teams, and geographies. Our solutions enable enterprises to reinvent their organizations for the digital era by translating aerial data into business impact. Drones are enabling companies to more efficiently and effectively capture data, and Airware allows enterprises to integrate this data with existing information and workflows to improve efficiency, productivity, and safety. Airware provides aerial insights drone solutions for insurance, mining, construction, and aggregates.
Sarcos is a wearable and teleoperated industrial robotics company that augments humans to enhance productivity and safety.
Sarcos Robotics augments human performance by combining human intelligence, instinct, and judgment with the strength, endurance, and precision of machines to enhance employee safety and productivity. Leveraging more than 25 years of research and development, Sarcos’ mobile robotic systems, including the Guardian® S, Guardian® GT, and Guardian® XO®, are revolutionizing the future of work wherever physically demanding work is done.
Formerly the robotics division of a major defense contractor, Sarcos is based in Salt Lake City, Utah, powered by an innovative team of entrepreneurs and engineers, and backed by Caterpillar, GE Ventures, Microsoft, and Schlumberger.
OTTO Motors, a subsidiary of Clearpath Robotics Inc., specializes in designing and developing autonomous mobile robots for material handling in manufacturing facilities and warehouses. Founded in 2015 and based in Kitchener, Canada, the company offers two primary products: the OTTO 100, which handles human-scale payloads like boxes and carts, and the OTTO 1500, designed for larger loads such as pallets and racks. These self-driving vehicles utilize infrastructure-free navigation to ensure safe and efficient transportation in dynamic production environments, with applications spanning various industries, including automotive, medical devices, aerospace, and logistics. OTTO Motors combines proprietary hardware, software, and services to enhance operational excellence for its customers.
MineSense Technologies is a developer of a data analytics platform intended to monitor and improve the productivity and recovery of mines. The company's platform provides businesses with real-time, sensor-based sorting of low-grade ore to a level of sensitivity and to identify differences in mineralogy, enabling the mining industry to sort ores easily and enhance mineral planning.
MineSense Technologies was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
Sarcos is a wearable and teleoperated industrial robotics company that augments humans to enhance productivity and safety.
Sarcos Robotics augments human performance by combining human intelligence, instinct, and judgment with the strength, endurance, and precision of machines to enhance employee safety and productivity. Leveraging more than 25 years of research and development, Sarcos’ mobile robotic systems, including the Guardian® S, Guardian® GT, and Guardian® XO®, are revolutionizing the future of work wherever physically demanding work is done.
Formerly the robotics division of a major defense contractor, Sarcos is based in Salt Lake City, Utah, powered by an innovative team of entrepreneurs and engineers, and backed by Caterpillar, GE Ventures, Microsoft, and Schlumberger.
Powerhive Inc. specializes in rural electrification by providing innovative tools and services aimed at enhancing energy access in underserved markets globally. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, with an additional office in Nairobi, Kenya, Powerhive offers a range of technology solutions including Honeycomb, a cloud-based platform that automates account management and enables real-time monitoring of microgrid operations. The company also has developed Asali, a smart meter for off-grid applications, and SWARM, a tool that aids in project site selection and customer identification. Additionally, Powerhive supports microgrid operations management and project development through services such as market feasibility studies, pilot deployments, and on-site training. By partnering with utilities and independent power producers, Powerhive aims to provide scalable and bankable off-grid utility solutions that ensure access to reliable and affordable electricity for millions of rural homes and businesses.
Uptake Technologies, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in developing a predictive analytics platform aimed at various industries, including healthcare, insurance, locomotives, construction, and manufacturing. Founded in July 2014 by Brad Keywell and Eric Lefkofsky, Uptake's platform analyzes sensor data to predict and prevent failures, identify hidden profits, and uncover new business opportunities. The technology facilitates equipment monitoring, diagnostic troubleshooting, event prediction, and task management, which collectively enhance operational efficiency and uptime. By transforming data into actionable insights, Uptake aims to help its clients improve reliability, productivity, safety, and security across their operations.
TriLumina Corporation, founded in 2010 and located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, specializes in manufacturing semiconductor lasers, specifically vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs). The company focuses on providing advanced illumination solutions for 3D sensing and LiDAR applications across automotive, industrial, and mobile markets. TriLumina's patented VCSEL technology enables rapid development of innovative technologies, positioning its products as the preferred platform in the industry. Their solutions support a variety of applications, including augmented reality, virtual reality, 3D cameras, and autonomous vehicles, thereby contributing to the advancement of future technological developments.
FlexGen Power Systems, Inc. develops and manufactures energy storage and hybrid power products, including solid state generators, power converters, and software control units. The company focuses on enhancing energy storage solutions to reduce electricity costs and improve performance and reliability for consumers globally. In addition to its product offerings, FlexGen provides advisory services, operational maintenance, frequency regulation, grid support, and ancillary services. The company serves a diverse clientele that includes industrial sectors, utilities, and power companies. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, FlexGen collaborates with innovative battery and capacitor companies to integrate advanced technologies into power systems.
Founded in San Francisco in 2013, Yard Club is dedicated to building technology to help the men and women who build our world. They produce construction tech platforms that help contractors and equipment rental companies better manage their owned and rented equipment fleets with the goal of maximizing utilization of their capital assets. In 2016, the company processed $120 million in transactions across over 2,500 contractors and rental companies.
Caterpillar Marine Asset Intelligence
Acquisition in 2015
ESRG serves as a data analytics provider for the United States Navy, providing remote monitoring and analytics services for warships. Currently ESRG’s proprietary software is monitoring thousands of assets on vessels operating around the world, providing leading edge prognostic recommendations to ship operators and owners.
GTUIT, LLC provides natural gas liquids capture and gas conditioning services for oil and gas producers at well sites. Founded in 2009 and based in Billings, Montana, with a regional operations center in Arnegard, North Dakota, the company specializes in reducing flared gas volume through innovative mobile and modular systems. Its offerings include equipment setup, maintenance, and repairs, as well as services for flare gas conditioning, such as hydrogen sulfide removal and fuel gas conditioning. GTUIT also develops the GTUIT MobileMidstream initiative, which aims to create profitable outlets for natural gas liquids and conditioned field gas. The company distributes its products through a network of partners and associates globally, focusing on enhancing revenue for oil and gas producers while minimizing environmental impacts.
Uptake Technologies, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in developing a predictive analytics platform aimed at various industries, including healthcare, insurance, locomotives, construction, and manufacturing. Founded in July 2014 by Brad Keywell and Eric Lefkofsky, Uptake's platform analyzes sensor data to predict and prevent failures, identify hidden profits, and uncover new business opportunities. The technology facilitates equipment monitoring, diagnostic troubleshooting, event prediction, and task management, which collectively enhance operational efficiency and uptime. By transforming data into actionable insights, Uptake aims to help its clients improve reliability, productivity, safety, and security across their operations.
Berg Propulsion is one of the world's leading designers and producers of Controllable Pitch Propellers for the shipping industry. Our strength lies in exceptional functional and technical expertise coupled with extensive industry knowledge. We deliver fully customized main propellers, azimuth thrusters, transverse thrusters and manoeuvre systems, and 24-hour service.
ERA is a non-state owned hydraulic roof support manufacturer in the People's Republic of China through its wholly-owned subsidiary Zhengzhou Siwei Mechanical & Electrical Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd. which is based in Zhengzhou, Henan.
MWM – a Major Brand With More Than 140 Years of Experience in Distributed Energy Generation Since 1871, they have been developing and producing sustainable gas engines and gensets in Mannheim. With its MWM brand, Caterpillar Energy Solutions can look back on a tradition more than 140 years old, always guided by the pioneer spirit of their founders, Carl Benz and August Ritter. The enthusiasm and innovative strength of their engineers have always continued to yield new cutting-edge solutions. They contributed to MWM's becoming what it is today, one of the leading and most renowned brands in the field of gas engines and gensets. They thus continued to improve the output rating, efficiency and reliability of the MWM cogeneration systems and gas engines that are distributed from Mannheim throughout the globe today. The result: They have become one of the world's leading suppliers of highly efficient and eco-friendly complete systems for distributed energy and heat generation (combined heat and power, cogeneration systems). With their deep understanding of the entire value chain, they are a reliable partner in the development of customized and efficient energy solutions.
The Pyroban Group Ltd was formed in 1995 to direct the individual Pyroban explosion protection companies across the world. This enables the Pyroban Group to provide focused and harmonized safety and environmental solutions to the international industrial, oil and gas, marine and mining markets with facilities in the UK, France, The Netherlands, Singapore and China. The Headquarters operates from our Horsham office in the UK and is dedicated to the long-term strategic growth and development of the Group for a profitable and sustainable future for both stakeholders and employees.
Datapipe is a global provider of security and cloud storage solutions, specializing in managing and securing mission-critical IT services. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes cloud computing, infrastructure as a service, platform as a service, colocation, and data center management. Datapipe operates in key financial and technical markets, including New York metro, Silicon Valley, London, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. It serves a diverse range of industries such as financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, government, publishing, media, and technology. Recognized for its expertise, Datapipe was included in Gartner's 2010 Magic Quadrant for Cloud Infrastructure as a Service and Web Hosting.
Bucyrus-Erie was an American surface and underground mining equipment company. Founded as Bucyrus Foundry and Manufacturing Company in Bucyrus, Ohio, in 1880, Bucyrus moved company headquarters to South Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1893. In 1927, Bucyrus merged with the Erie Steam Shovel Company to form Bucyrus-Erie. Renamed Bucyrus International, Inc. in 1997, it was purchased by Caterpillar Inc. in a US$8.8 billion transaction that closed on July 8, 2011. At the time of its acquisition, the Bucyrus product line included a range of material removal and material handling products used in both surface and underground mining.
The JCS seal manufacturing facility will be the first factory for Caterpillar in South Korea.
Gremada Industries - Assets
Acquisition in 2008
Gremada Industries - Assets remanufacturing of parts and components used in transmissions, torque converters and final drives in off-highway equipment and machinery.
Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.
Turbomach is fully dedicated to its power generation markets, which are served through their people around the world. They are part of a diverse multi-talented team of more than 6000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team committed to the common goal or delivering complete customer satisfaction.
IronPlanet is an online marketplace for selling and buying used equipment and other durable assets. IronPlanet connects buyers and sellers of used equipment. It has built a database of more than 3.3 million registered users worldwide. IronPlanet connects buyers and sellers of used equipment with its exclusive IronClad Assurance equipment condition certification and family of brands, including IronPlanet, GovPlanet, TruckPlanet, Kruse Energy and Equipment AuctioneersSM, and Asset Appraisal ServicesSM. Since 2000, IronPlanet has built a database of more than 1.4 million registered users worldwide. It was formerly known as IronPlanet.com and changed its name to IronPlanet in November 2009. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, California.
Bitelli SpA
Acquisition in 2000
Bitelli was an engineering company located in Bologna, Italy - the largest and, perhaps best known, Italian construction machinery firm.
Sabre Engines
Acquisition in 2000
Sabre Engines Ltd., a family-owned company in the U.K. that specializes in high-performance marine diesel engines.
FG Wilson is a leading manufacturer of diesel and gas generator sets, with over forty-five years of experience in the power generation industry. The company offers a diverse product range from 6.8 kVA to 2,500 kVA, including both open and enclosed generator sets designed for prime and standby power applications. These generators cater to various needs, from domestic backup power to large power modules capable of supplying electricity to national grids. FG Wilson's Power Solutions Department focuses on delivering customized solutions tailored to specific requirements and budgets. The company has made significant investments in engineering and technology, including a $26 million upgrade to its Engineering Centre of Excellence, which features advanced validation and testing facilities, including Europe’s largest fully automated hemi-anechoic chamber for acoustic research. An additional $5 million investment has led to the installation of a continuous flow assembly line, enhancing production efficiency and product quality.
With a history stretching back more than 80 years, Perkins is one of the world’s leading providers of diesel and gas engines. They aim to set standards of engineering excellence, providing the most comprehensive range of innovative and reliable power solutions, tailored to meet the precise requirements of their customers. They’re proud of their reputation as a socially responsible company, enhancing the lives not just of their employees but of the communities in which they work. The Perkins mission statement sets out their business philosophy: ‘They create value for their customers and distributors by providing competitive and dependable industrial power solutions.’
Headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, Solar Turbines Incorporated, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial gas turbines, with more than 13,800 units and over 1.3 billion operating hours in 98 countries. Products from Solar Turbines play an important role in the development of oil, natural gas and power generation projects around the world. Solar Turbines’ products include gas turbine engines (rated from 1590 to 30,000 horsepower), gas compressors, and gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical-drive packages and generator sets (ranging from 1.1 to 22.4 megawatts). Solar’s customers put the company’s products to work in many areas including production, processing and pipeline transmission of natural gas and crude oil and generation of electricity and thermal energy for processing applications, such as manufacturing chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food products.
Towmotor Corporation
Acquisition in 1965
Towmotor Corporation set out to capture a greater share of the market by introducing new models and acquiring companies with product lines.