CATERPILLAR has kicked off its Centennial World Tour – which will visit facilities around the world – to mark the firm’s 100th anniversary.
The company officially turns 100 on April 15. The Holt Manufacturing Company and the C.L. Best Tractor Co. merged to form what was then known as the Caterpillar Tractor Co. in 1925.
From the company’s first track-type tractor designed to pull combine harvesters to autonomous construction and mining equipment and engines, Caterpillar products and services have helped customers complete infrastructure projects that have shaped the modern world.
“Our success over the last 100 years is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our employees, the continued trust of our customers and the support of our dealers and business partners,” said chairman and CEO Jim Umpleby. “I am proud to lead such a strong team, and I’m confident Caterpillar will continue to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world over the next 100 years.”
The Centennial World Tour will visit Cat facilities around the world and provide an ‘interactive and immersive’ experience for employees and visitors. The company is also commemorating the milestone with limited-edition Centennial Grey painted machines available for purchase in 2025.
To learn more about Caterpillar’s 100th anniversary, visit caterpillar.com/100.
