"Buy the iron, get the company."

If you’ve been around Caterpillar long enough, you’re familiar with those words. And even if you haven’t, you get the idea. When Holt and Best merged their companies to form Caterpillar in 1925, they also formed something just as critical: a dealer network. Why? Because they knew customers wanted more than just a product. They wanted someone to stand behind that product for the long haul.

For a century now, our independent dealers have not only fulfilled that mission — they’ve set the standard for distribution and product support across industries and around the globe. Though many of the tools they use to support Caterpillar customers have changed, their commitment to helping them succeed remains steadfast.