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Cat Inc. is the world’s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial turbines. It is also a technology leader in construction, transportation, mining, forestry, energy, logistics, and electric power generation. Its corporate world headquarters is located in Peoria, Illinois. Cat Inc is comprised of 26 business units. Cat Inc. is rated number 1 or 2 in every major S&P 500 and Dow Jones Index tracked category in the Construction, Agriculture, and Machinery industry against its industry competitors. Cat Inc. had a record $30.25 billion in sales and revenues in 2004, an increase of 33 percent over 2003. The 2004 record profit of $2.03 billion is 85 percent higher than the 2003.

What Caterpillar is best in the world at making: Track-Type Tractors. Track-Type Loaders. Wheel Loaders and Integrated Tool carriers. Excavators. Trucks. Scrapers. Motor Graders. Backhoe Loaders. Paving Products. Agricultural Tractors. Forest Machines. Wheel Tractors and Compactors. Telescopic Materials Handlers. Engines/on highway trucks/Generator set.

Other Products (Diversification) Caterpillar Financial Remanufactured Products Caterpillar Logistics

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Caterpillar’s Board of Directors is composed of 14 members. The Governance Committee of the Board of Directors selects the directors via a detailed process. The Governance Committee makes recommendations to the board regarding the size and composition of the board. The Governance Committee also monitors and makes recommendations regarding the board's performance. Attributes sought of potential board members include: integrity, honesty, and accountability; successful leadership experience and strong business acumen; forward-looking, strategic focus; collegiality; independence and absence of conflicts of interests; ability
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