Caterpillar Inc, the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives and long-standing Cat® dealer, Gmmco, organised a one-day customer meeting at GMR Arena in Hyderabad, on 8 May 2023, to showcase the latest range of next-gen cat large hydraulic excavators. The event aided customers in understanding the cutting-edge technological innovations of the machines and helped them select the right tool for the right job.

The recently launched Cat 350 excavator along with the 374 and 395 excavators were displayed at the event. These products are equipped with the best-in-class technology which can help increase productivity, provide better cost efficiency, enhance safety, and offer more customisable features compared to their predecessors to meet the multi-functional requirements of the customers.

“With customer-centricity as the focal point of this event, we desire to demonstrate our unwavering commitment to providing best-in-class, 360-degree solutions to our customers”, said Mukul Dixit, India Director of Sales and Marketing in Caterpillar’s Global Construction and Infrastructure Division. He added, “Our next-gen excavators on display are designed to maximise productivity and help increase efficiency in their business operations.”

Customers could also check out the latest Caterpillar technologies at the event. These offerings are built to accommodate a wide range of job requirements, raising the bar on performance and fuel efficiency in helping customers hit their bold production and cost targets. With low ownership and operating costs and easy-to-use Caterpillar technology, these excavators help customers get tonnes of work done on grade and on time.

“As one of Caterpillar's long-standing dealers in India, we offer world-class products and support solutions to meet customer requirements. We provide a range of solutions like buyback, trade-ins, equipment rental, used machine sales and extended life programmes. We constantly redefine ourselves by embracing new to exceed customer expectations,” said Chandrashekar V, Managing Director & CEO, Gmmco.

The customer meeting put on by Caterpillar and Gmmco was a resounding success as it allowed customers to witness the strengths of next-gen Cat excavators.

About Caterpillar: With 2022 sales and revenues of $59.4 billion, Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – construction industries, resource industries, and energy and transportation – and providing financing and related services through our financial products segment.

About Caterpillar India: Caterpillar has been active in India since the 1930s. In India, at present, there are over 7,300 people working at Caterpillar and about 4,000 people working at Cat dealers. Our presence in India includes state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, high-tech research and development, as well as numerous global support organisations. The Caterpillar team and Cat dealers are spread across hundreds of locations in India to serve and support our customers and respond quickly to their needs.

About Gmmco: Gmmco is one of the leading construction equipment dealers in India, serving as a one-stop shop for infrastructure, mining, and road-laying equipment, DG sets, Cat products, and other construction services for all construction and infrastructure project enterprises. Gmmco is a renowned Cat dealer with a wide range of customer solutions.