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EQUIPMENT At CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE) will showcased
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how it is helping customers solve their toughest challenges through
advanced technology, service solutions and new products
that improve productivity, enhance safety and address labor
shortages.
“As jobsites become more complex, we’re rapidly innovating to
simplify how our customers operate and grow — at any scale,” said
Caterpillar CEO Joe Creed. “This week, we’re demonstrating how
a single platform connects the entire operation — empowering
customers with AI and autonomy, redefining service and investing
in the people doing the work every day.”
offerings, such as condition monitoring, connectivity tools, and
Ground Breakers Keynote parts options, help customers protect uptime and get more from
Construction Industries Group President Rod Shurman, Chief their equipment.
Technology Officer Jaime Mineart and Chief Digital Officer
Ogi Redzic spotlighted how Caterpillar is tackling the industry’s Physical AI and Autonomy Highlights
toughest challenges head-on, pushing boundaries and shaping Building on momentum from CES 2026, Caterpillar showcased
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the future of construction. how Cat AI Assistant™ helps customers interact more easily with
“Caterpillar is focused on the challenges customers are dealing Cat equipment and digital tools. By reducing complexity and
with right now: labor, safety and productivity,” said Caterpillar delivering timely answers and recommendations, Cat AI Assistant
Construction Industries Group President Rod Shurman. “From helps teams make faster, smarter decisions from the office to the
AI and autonomy in action to full-fleet connectivity to services jobsite.
commitments, everything we’re showing is built to work where and Caterpillar also highlighted its collaboration with Geotab Inc.,
when customers need it most whether it’s on the job, in the shop which integrates on-highway data into VisionLink™, enabling
or at the office.” customers to manage their entire fleet through one platform.
VisionLink™ improves uptime, productivity, safety, compliance
Caterpillar Exhibits and cost efficiency across on- and off-highway equipment for
Operator Stadium: Technology in Action both Cat and non-Cat assets.
Caterpillar transformed 70,000 square feet of CONEXPO’s Festival Attendees at Operator Stadium watched Caterpillar’s first
Grounds into an outdoor Operator Stadium, where customers autonomous soil compactor — the Cat? CS12 — in action, in
could see some of the world’s best operators put the latest addition to Collision Mitigation, the newest solution in the Cat
technologies to the test in real-world jobsite scenarios. The stadium Detect portfolio. Live demonstrations from across the United States
also offered hands-on experiences with technology, service and showcased the latest advancements in remote operation and
Cat Rentals. Demonstrations ran daily at 9:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m. construction autonomy.
and 2:30 p.m
Enhanced Customer Programs and Rental Solutions
West Hall: Fast, Convenient Support for Small Contractors and Caterpillar enhanced its rewards, financing and service programs
Growing Customers through Cat Rewards, the Cat Commercial Account and an
Debuting at CONEXPO, Cat Compact is a streamlined customer upgraded Services Commitment that offers next-day parts, two-
experience built for small contractors and growing businesses day repairs and Cat Credits when commitments aren’t met. A
who value simplicity and speed. It brings everything together in refreshed Cat Rentals brand and digital solution will make it easier
one destination — allowing customers to buy, rent and service for customers to search for, manage and monitor equipment as
compact equipment with ease. By blending digital discovery they scale their operations.
and online research with the trusted, in-person expertise of
Cat dealers, Cat Compact reduces complexity at every step. Celebrating Skilled Labor
Designed to support customers where they are, it expands Caterpillar is elevating the skill and expertise of the world’s top
Caterpillar’s relevance in the compact equipment industry and equipment operators and technicians — the professionals who
helps contractors stay productive and focused on getting the job drive productivity, safety and quality on jobsites every day.
done. Nine finalists from around the world competed live in Caterpillar’s
Global Operator Challenge Finals at Operator Stadium on Tuesday,
South Hall: Powering the Jobsite March 3, at 9:30 a.m. Following the competition, Caterpillar also
Designed to support reliable, around-the-clock jobsite recognized the critical role dealer technicians serve by crowning
performance, the power solutions on display included new high- the winner of its inaugural Global Dealer Technician Challenge.
horsepower C3.6 and C13D engines. Engines and aftermarket The awards ceremony for both challenges began at 3 p.m.

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