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Caterpillar Inc. A Global Strategic Player For more than 75 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been building the world's infrastructure, and in partnership with Caterpillar dealers, is driving positive and sustainable change on every continent. A Fortune 100 company, Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The company is a technology leader in construction, transportation, mining, forestry, energy, logistics, electronics, financing and electric power generation. With 2002 sales and revenues of $20.15 billion, more than half of all sales were to customers outside of the United States, maintaining Caterpillar's position as a global supplier and leading U.S. exporter. Caterpillar products and components are manufactured in 50 U.S. facilities and in 65 other locations around the globe. Caterpillar invested nearly $700 million in research and technology in 2001. Our employees earned more than 2,800 patents in the past six years. 6 Sigma We will deliver our strategy through the unifying framework that 6 Sigma provides. 6 Sigma is a fact-based, data-driven discipline that focuses on maximizing customer value. Through 6 Sigma, we will leverage our entire value chain to achieve our growth, cost reduction and quality improvement targets, and deliver improved shareholder value. Caterpillar Dealer Network Caterpillar's global dealer network provides a key competitive edge - customers deal with people they know and trust. Almost all dealerships are independent and locally owned. Many have relationships with their customers that span at least two generations. Cat dealers serve equipment, service and financing needs for customers in more than 200 countries. Rental services are offered through more than 1,200 outlets worldwide. Financial Strength Caterpillar is financially strong - able to fund product programs for future customer needs, provide financing for dealers and customers, and reward its shareholders. We continue to generate significant net free cash flow enabling investments in strategic growth opportunities. Social Responsibility Named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index in September 2002, Caterpillar is recognized for successful integration of long-term economic, environmental and social aspects into business strategies that benefit all stakeholders. Caterpillar's commitment to social responsibility ensures our ability to meet today's needs without sacrificing the ability to meet the needs of future generations. Caterpillar.com (Opens New Window) Source: Caterpillar Inc.
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