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PERFORMANCE • HIGHLIGHTS
MACHINERY
Announced the first model, the Cat® CT660, in our full line of Cat® vocational trucks. The trucks will offer custom solutions
for a large variety of job applications – from moving rock and hauling trash to logging and pouring concrete.
Introduced Cat® TH514 telehandler for general construction and industrial markets.
Acquired assets of Underground Imaging Technologies, Inc., an advanced geophysical service company and technology
developer. Underground’s advanced technologies will enhance Caterpillar’s Connected Worksite offering by providing
detailed information and clearer pictures of underground projects to design engineers and contractors.
Added a seventh model to popular E Series backhoe loader line in response to customer demand in central and eastern
European markets.
Observed the 50th anniversary of the first production of Cat® wheel loader, the 944, which became the foundation for
leadership in the worldwide market for mid-size wheel loaders.
Delivered the 50,000th off-highway truck (a 777F) to begin coal mining in Colombia.
Acquired Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), an original equipment manufacturer of diesel-electric locomotives. EMD offers the
largest installed base of locomotive products in the world and offers the most extensive range of locomotive products in the
rail and transit industry. The acquisition will enable Progress Rail to provide rail and transit customers an industry-leading
range of locomotive, engine and emissions solutions, as well as unmatched aftermarket support.
Announced plans for the expansion of excavator production in China that, when complete, will increase China-based
excavator capacity by 400 percent.
Announced plans to expand manufacturing in Brazil through a new facility to produce backhoe loaders and small
wheel loaders.
Announced plans to expand U.S. manufacturing through the opening of a new hydraulic excavator facility in Victoria,
Texas, which will triple the current capacity of excavator production in the United States.
2010 YEAR IN REVIEW