May 7, 2025, Beijing – Caterpillar Celebrates 100 Years of Client-Centric Innovation and Industry Leadership with Global Events
Caterpillar is hosting a series of vibrant celebrations worldwide to commemorate its century-long legacy of client-focused innovation and transformative industry leadership. In China, the festivities began with the Caterpillar 100th Anniversary Global Tour, recently launched in the country, and will continue with a range of activities initiated by the local team.
Chengjian Yang, Caterpillar’s Global Senior Vice President, stated: “We are celebrating Caterpillar’s 100-year journey of delivering advanced solutions that have shaped industries and empowered clients to create lasting impacts in their communities. These innovations inspire our vision for the next century. We remain committed to providing high-quality products and services to help clients build a better, more sustainable world.” The Caterpillar 100th Anniversary Global Tour will be held at factories worldwide and span the entire year of 2025, honoring the company’s positive impact on local communities and envisioning the future.
The immersive tour offers employees and visitors a firsthand experience of Caterpillar’s achievements and future aspirations. Celebrations in China will engage employees, customers, and dealers through a variety of initiatives, including:
• "Flag Relay Across China": A symbolic centennial flag, representing Caterpillar’s values and heritage, will be passed through its facilities nationwide, embodying the company’s dedication to its mission and future.”Caterpillar 100th Anniversary Fuxing High-• Speed Train: A Caterpillar-branded Fuxing high-speed train will operate between Beijing and Shanghai, showcasing the company’s 100th anniversary logo and its brand slogan, “Hard Work Achieves Dreams.”
• Special Edition of National Geographic China: The magazine recently released a commemorative issue highlighting Caterpillar equipment’s role in major infrastructure projects across China.
• Global Equipment Operator Challenge: Hundreds of Chinese construction equipment operators are competing in the Caterpillar Global Equipment Operator Challenge China qualifiers. Participants will demonstrate operational flexibility, resilience, and • technical expertise in real-world scenarios, with winners advancing to the Asia-Pacific finals and global competition.
• Witnessing Service Stories: To mark this milestone, Caterpillar will produce 100 service stories from its Cat dealers in video format and film 10 aftermarket customer stories.
• 100th Anniversary Customer Live Streaming Series: Four live-streaming events in China will trace Caterpillar’s historical milestones and emphasize its commitment to supporting customer success. These broadcasts will align with on-site customer activities, engaging audiences globally.
• Cat Financial Customer Experience Day: A themed customer event celebrating Caterpillar’s 100 years will highlight Cat Financial’s dedication to customer satisfaction and exceptional service through a series of interactive activities.
Chengjian Yang added: “This year also marks Caterpillar’s 50th anniversary in China. These celebrations underscore our long-term commitment to helping clients thrive in the country.”
• Special Edition of National Geographic China: The magazine recently released a commemorative issue highlighting Caterpillar equipment’s role in major infrastructure projects across China.
• Global Equipment Operator Challenge: Hundreds of Chinese construction equipment operators are competing in the Caterpillar Global Equipment Operator Challenge China qualifiers. Participants will demonstrate operational flexibility, resilience, and • technical expertise in real-world scenarios, with winners advancing to the Asia-Pacific finals and global competition.
• Witnessing Service Stories: To mark this milestone, Caterpillar will produce 100 service stories from its Cat dealers in video format and film 10 aftermarket customer stories.
• 100th Anniversary Customer Live Streaming Series: Four live-streaming events in China will trace Caterpillar’s historical milestones and emphasize its commitment to supporting customer success. These broadcasts will align with on-site customer activities, engaging audiences globally.
• Cat Financial Customer Experience Day: A themed customer event celebrating Caterpillar’s 100 years will highlight Cat Financial’s dedication to customer satisfaction and exceptional service through a series of interactive activities.
Chengjian Yang added: “This year also marks Caterpillar’s 50th anniversary in China. These celebrations underscore our long-term commitment to helping clients thrive in the country.”
Today, Caterpillar operates approximately 20 manufacturing facilities, 2 research and development centers, 2 logistics and distribution hubs, and employs over 12,000 local staff in China. The company also partners with four large Cat dealers and around 700 suppliers nationwide.
