Caterpillar has been manufacturing in India for over fifty years. At present, Off-highway trucks, large mining trucks, hydraulic excavators, motor graders, skid steer loaders, backhoe loaders, engines, and generator sets are some of the products, they make in their facilities in India. Apart from the state-of-the art manufacturing facilities, the company also has high tech research and development, as well as numerous global support organizations across the country. Cat®machines have been a part of several breakthrough infrastructure projects in India over many decades. From the construction of the Bhakra Dam in 1950s, to the recently inaugurated Atal Tunnel, Cat products and services are preferred for its reliability, operational efficiency, and the value for money. Dams to bridges, airport to ports, highways to mine sites, these product and solutions play a vital role in the nation’s development.
Apart from the products, the company is known to be implementingmany innovative technologies and processes in manufacturing, as well to enhance operations efficiency and maximise resource usage. Minimizing greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, and waste management are integral part of its operational excellence strategy, to enhance energy efficiency.
Over 3,500 engineers are working at Caterpillar’s R&D Centre in Chennai. Tapping into India’s rich pool of engineering talent, the diverse workforce includes engineering expertise in mechanical, hydraulics, electronics, software, autonomy and many more. With the overarching goal of streamlining its operations and benefiting from the long-term scaling of engineering and enterprise service solutions, the company is collaborating with prestigious institutions like the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. These collaborations are helping Caterpillar to explore various opportunities, including continuing education, consulting, sponsored programs, engineering cell development, and joint research.
Caterpillar has an intricate network with hundreds of suppliers, not just serving its manufacturing plants in India, but also catering to its global operations. Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation. The product solutions from Caterpillar are not limited to the land. It extends to the seas as well. For eg., Cat Marine offers its customers in the maritime sector get the same level of excellence and reliability, that they’ve come to expect from terrestrial offerings. Given the increasing significance of marine trade and transportation for India, Cat Marine is playing a significant role in India’s maritime future.
Caterpillar customers can also avail customized financial solutions through its financial arm -Caterpillar Financial services, giving them a distinct marketplace advantage. It is helping them achieve the optimal product and jobsite energy lifecycle, allowing them to maximize value and minimize their total cost of operation. The company is also delivering pioneering products and services with a focus on digital-enabled solutions and aftermarket. It offers improved analytical and service capabilities such as telematics, inspections, SOS Services, as well as eCommerce platforms like www.parts.cat.com, and other dealer specific mobile applications, to make it easy for its customers to own, operate and maintain the equipment, at a click of a button.
Caterpillar’s presence in India goes beyond the products. It remains steadfast in fuelling India’s growth story. As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, Caterpillar makes significant contributions to promote the health, welfare, and economic stability of the communities. Through its “Water body Conservation” program, itis currently working to reclaim more than 400 acres of polluted lakes, benefitting over 80,000 families in around 40 villages. Under the “Education and Skill Development” program, young women and men from underprivileged families are provided training in operating and maintenance of heavy earth moving machine (HEMM). Similarly, through the “Learn and Earn Program” in its manufacturing facilities, Caterpillar provides technical training with Diploma certification in Manufacturing Technology (DMT). So far, more than 1,500 families from economically disadvantaged sections have benefited from these interventions.
For nearly 100 years, Caterpillar has been helping its customers build a better, more sustainable world and committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. The innovative products and services, backed by its global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.