Most people know we are in the business of building things at Caterpillar. We make the products that build the world. We also make the products that power the world. For decades, Caterpillar has been making progress possible by providing reliable, sustainable energy to schools, hospitals, companies and communities all over the world. But, for us, it's much more than a product. Around the world, the talented, hard-working, skilled people of Caterpillar bring their best to work everyday, because they know that what they do is important. They aren't building an engine. They are building hope, security, progress--they are empowering individuals around the world who in turn are empowered to do great things for their communities.
Caterpillar is giving a 3500 generator set to a non-profit organization that could demonstrate significant social good through the gift of energy. The recipient of Caterpillar’s 3500 generator set was announced at the Global Citizen Festival on September 24, 2016, in New York City.
Learn MoreIn 1981 Caterpillar introduced the 3500 Engine series with great anticipation. Now with the introduction of the 3500E with more power, greater fuel economy, increased emissions capability while lowering the customer’s total cost of ownership, the 3500E is gearing up to further enhance the 3500 legacy for the next 35 years.
Learn MoreOur She Is campaign tells the stories of women empowered through energy access. By sharing these stories, we hope to educate, inform and inspire every day people to join Caterpillar’s pursuit to make energy a basic global human right.
Learn MoreAround the world, more than a billion people live without any access to electricity, and a billion more only have access to unreliable electricity networks. The Caterpillar Foundation believes that access to safe and reliable energy is fundamental to empowering people to rise out of poverty. Energy is key to providing essential basic human needs like access to clean water, food, sanitation, shelter, healthcare and education.
Learn MoreFor more than 85 years Caterpillar has been powering sustainable progress development around the world. From generator sets that stabilize the electric grid for local hospitals to engines that move the world's largest cargo ships, we're equipped to do more than just power today; we’re built to power tomorrow.
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