Caterpillar® Celebrates 50 Years of Manufacturing in India

Caterpillar®, the world’s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, enters the 50th year of manufacturing in India. The company has a long history of equipping its machines with leading-edge technology to increase the safety, productivity, and efficiency of its operational sectors.

While the company has been active in India since the 1930s, Caterpillar now has an established footprint with six state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, two R&D centers, five subsidiary entities, eight Caterpillar brands, and numerous global support organizations.

“Caterpillar has been part of India’s growth story for many decades. We have been a key partner since the 1930s, and it is remarkable to witness the progress in this great nation over the years,” said Caterpillar Chairman and CEO Jim Umpleby.

“This year denotes the golden jubilee anniversary as we enter into 50 years of manufacturing in India,” said Caterpillar India Country Manager, Bansi Phansalkar. “It is remarkable to note that Cat® equipment was used in the construction of Bhakra Nangal dam back in 1948. Caterpillar has been supporting the growth in mining, construction, transportation, power generation and infrastructure development throughout India.”