Caterpillar Celebrates 100 Years Globally & 50 Years of Building India

As Caterpillar Inc. celebrates its monumental 100th anniversary, the Caterpillar team in India takes immense pride in its role in this legacy. With over 50 years of operations in India, the company has contributed significantly in building infrastructure and driving industrial progress in the country. From the Bhakra Nangal Dam to the Atal Tunnel and the Purvanchal Expressway, Caterpillar’s equipment has been instrumental in building the country’s infrastructure since 1930s.

Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Its customer-centric innovation and industry-leading transformation have helped shape the modern world.

Said Bhuvan Anandakrishnan, India Country Manager and Vice President, Integrated Component Solutions Engineering Division, Caterpillar, “Innovation and customer-centricity have been the cornerstones of our success. As we celebrate 100 years globally and over 50 years in India, we recognize that our people are the driving force behind our achievements. Their dedication has not only met India’s evolving needs but has set new benchmarks on a global scale. We remain committed to building a more sustainable, efficient, and technologically advanced future.”

As India strengthens its position as a key global manufacturer, Caterpillar remains deeply committed to supporting the nation’s industrial and infrastructure ambitions. With cutting-edge technology and a highly skilled talent, Caterpillar continues to be an integral part of India’s growth story.

As part of the celebration, Caterpillar Inc. pledged $100 million over the next five years globally to help equip the workforce of the future with the skills needed, leveraging technology to meet global market demands as the world undergoes a rapid digital transformation.

“We are excited to celebrate Caterpillar’s centennial with this investment that will empower the workforce with the skills and resources they need to thrive,” said Caterpillar Chairman and CEO Jim Umpleby. "This pledge reinforces our commitment to building a world where technology and human creativity can work hand-in-hand to create a more resilient workforce.”

According to The Future of Jobs Report 2025, in the next five years, the skillsets needed for success in the global labor market are expected to evolve drastically. This transformation will result in the creation of 170 million new jobs. Technology-driven skills can include those for artificial intelligence (AI), automation, data analytics, digital twins, Internet of Things (IoT), machine language, augmented reality, computer-aid design and modeling, and robotics maintenance, alongside soft skills.

“As an industry leader, Caterpillar understands the urgency of preparing the next generation with the capabilities required for the jobs of tomorrow,” said Jaime Mineart, Chief Technology Officer at Caterpillar, and pledge executive sponsor. "This pledge, our first of its kind, reflects our dedication to collaborating with our global stakeholders to devise the best training solutions." The pledge builds upon Caterpillar’s ongoing work to help close the growing skills gap in the manufacturing industry, including:

• ThinkBIG: A two-year program that pays students while they train to become technicians.
• STEM: The company’s STEM outreach programs expose K-12 students to different careers in manufacturing.
• Caterpillar’s Global Dealer Technician Challenge - An initiative showcasing how skilled technicians are part of a high-tech, high-impact, high-demand career. The competition was designed to raise awareness of the opportunities in the technician career field.

Through 2025, Caterpillar will be bringing key actors together on forward-looking solutions and building on what the company has already achieved in preparing the workforce of the future.

Centennial Celebrations

This year, Caterpillar is reflecting on its rich past and promising future at local celebrations across the world as part of a centennial world tour. In addition to Caterpillar's $100 million pledge, the Caterpillar Foundation, Caterpillar’s philanthropic organization, is making charitable donations to local non-profit organizations at each tour stop, building on the Foundation’s legacy of impact through community development and sustainability initiatives.

“Whether it is Caterpillar investing in the future of work, or Caterpillar employees volunteering, the company’s culture has always been about supporting communities where its employees live and work,” said Asha Varghese, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Caterpillar. “This ongoing commitment to serving communities helps create an environment in which everyone can thrive.”