Caterpillar: Mercedes-Benz's Yellow “Giant” on Africa

Perhaps your imagination of Africa is still in: poverty, but the following real numbers tell you that Caterpillar has discovered and continues to create opportunities in Africa.

Caterpillar in Africa

Speaking of Africa, have your thoughts stayed in the vast grasslands, the sights of spectacular animal migration, or the moving story of “Out of Africa”? It's time to discover more stories on this land -

Caterpillar and Africa Joint Development

Caterpillar and Africa Joint Development

Caterpillar's exploration of this land where opportunities and challenges coexisted began as early as a century ago. In September 2016, Caterpillar announced its investment plan in Africa over the next five years, with a total investment of over one billion U.S. dollars. While expanding its business presence in Africa, Caterpillar is also fulfilling its long-term commitment to Africa.

Caterpillar is working hard to explore opportunities

Caterpillar is working hard to explore opportunities

In more than 90 years of continuous development, Caterpillar has started operations in 53 countries in Africa. Caterpillar and its agents have more than 15,000 employees. From major infrastructure projects, resource industries, to energy and transportation services, Caterpillar can be seen everywhere.

Caterpillar cultivates local talent

As Caterpillar's right arm, the agent is also an important platform for Caterpillar to attract talents locally. We will set up a special factory to absorb potential employees to participate in the training program. Caterpillar South Africa's agents even own a hotel to facilitate employees from neighboring countries such as Zambia and Angola to attend local training.

Caterpillar never forgets social responsibility

Caterpillar never forgets social responsibility

The $1 billion investment is a joint commitment of Caterpillar, Cat dealers and the Caterpillar Foundation. Since its inception, the Caterpillar Foundation has always focused on solving the problem of poverty, and Africa is one of our main concerns. At present, the foundation has also launched the "Together,Stronger" platform, aiming to help 50 million people out of poverty by 2020. One of the most important is the empowerment of women. Caterpillar believes that girls and women are at the heart of Africa’s success. Through investment and small-scale financial projects, Caterpillar helps African women entrepreneurs set up companies to help their products enter the market.

Caterpillar Serves Global Business Partners in China

Caterpillar Serves Global Business Partners in China

With the implementation of China's “One Belt and One Road” initiative, Caterpillar’s ​​attention to infrastructure efficiency, environmental protection and sustainability is highly in line with the key development goals of the Belt and Road Initiative. While fully supporting the “One Belt and One Road” initiative, Caterpillar will continue to provide high quality products and services for its Chinese partners in Africa and help partners achieve success in projects at home and abroad. (This article comes from Caterpillar)