Caterpillar Inc.
I-30 Crossing Project Stays in High Gear Despite Criticism
Arkansas' costliest road project ever barrels ahead on $1.1B journey. read more >
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Caterpillar Has a Big Second Quarter, Raises Outlook Again
Caterpillar's second-quarter easily beat Wall Street expectations thanks in part to the blistering pace of construction and demand for big machines, a the company boosted its full-year earnings forecast again. read more >
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In North Little Rock, Caterpillar Will Add More Products, Hire 250 People
Caterpillar Inc. is continuing to add new products to its North Little Rock plant, announcing plans to start making new paving products there over the next two years and hire 250 more workers. read more >
To Gain Edge, Manufacturers Enlist Robots
In Arkansas, where the May unemployment rate was a record-setting low of 3.4 percent, manufacturers aren’t concerned about robots taking jobs. They’re concerned about competing in a global marketplace. read more >
Caterpillar Moving Top Execs to Chicago Area
Caterpillar Inc. is moving its headquarters to the Chicago area and won't build a new complex in its current Peoria, Illinois location. read more >
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Caterpillar Stung by Global Economic Funk
Caterpillar's third-quarter profit was essentially cut in half with the global economy stuck in a funk, and the company said that it expects that malaise to extend into next year. read more >
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Caterpillar to Lay Off 60 in North Little Rock
Caterpillar Inc. is laying off 60 people at its motor grader manufacting plant in North Little Rock. read more >
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Caterpillar Weighed Down by Slowing Global Economic Growth
Caterpillar was stung by ongoing weakness in the mining and oil and gas industries during the third quarter and revenue fell short of expectations. read more >
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Caterpillar Says It Could Cut 10,000 Jobs to Reduce Costs
Caterpillar is planning another round of job cuts that could exceed 10,000 people through 2018, as the construction and mining equipment maker adjusts to downturns in key markets that it serves. read more >
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Caterpillar Staying Put in Peoria, Expanding Headquarters
Caterpillar Inc. announced Friday that it is keeping its global headquarters in downtown Peoria and expanding its corporate campus in what it called a re-commitment to the central Illinois city. read more >
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