The wheel loader facility in Suzhou is the most recent example of Caterpillar's expanding manufacturing presence in China.
Caterpillar core products manufactured in China include: hydraulic excavators, track-type tractors, motor graders and paving products, large diesel engines used primarily for marine and power generation applications and generator sets for use in China and the Asia Pacific region.
Caterpillar also manufactures components at several facilities in China.
In addition, Caterpillar holds a minority stake in Shandong SEM Machinery Co., Ltd. (SEM), one of China's leading wheel loader manufacturers.
In total, Caterpillar operates 13 China-based facilities_both joint venture and wholly owned businesses_which, together with its network of independent Caterpillar dealers, offer customers in China the best-in-class products, services and support that have made Caterpillar a global leader. |