26.11.2006

CAT to move to China

Caterpillar has announced that it is moving its Asia Pacific operations headquarters to Beijing, China.

Rich Lavin, Vice President with administrative responsibility for manufacturing operations at Caterpillar’s Asia Pacific division, will relocate from Tokyo, Japan, to Caterpillar’s Beijing offices as part of the move.

“Caterpillar is growing in China and moving our Asia Pacific operations headquarters, a key element of our business model, to Beijing will provide a sharper focus for operational excellence for Team Caterpillar,” said Lavin.

“Operational and sales success in China is a critical success factor for the company’s long-term growth and profitability. This move will help us achieve those goals while contributing to the growth, development and ever-improving quality of life in China.”