Competitiveness and Job Security

BACKGROUND

We compete not only with our external competitors, but also with other manufacturing options internally within Caterpillar. We must keep our facilities in a competitive position so they can continue to grow and succeed long term. Our ability to be competitive has resulted in jobs, investment and job security.

Decatur

• Added Wheel Loader and other products
• Expanded Building W
• In-sourced work from 3rd parties
• Tripled the number of jobs since 2017

Mapleton

• Moved Seals foundry and machining from Georgia and North Carolina to Mapleton

East Peoria

• Expanded and invested in undercarriage business
• Moved work in from out of state
• Resumed operations in Building HH
• Added work to Building KK from other sites and added electric drive manufacturing work to Mossville
• Added machining, fabrication and paint work from other sites and suppliers to Building LL

Pontiac

• Added after-treatment business from Santa Fe, New Mexico plant
• Moved fuel systems components from Thomasville and Jefferson, Georgia to Pontiac

Morton and York

• Increased job growth and investment in the facility, including the Auto-store