Caterpillar plans $1 billion expansion of compact-equipment manufacturing
Caterpillar ($CAT) intends to invest approximately $1 billion in North Carolina to increase manufacturing capacity for its compact-equipment business. The plan includes a new Sanford facility for compact track loaders and telehandlers, products used in construction, landscaping, agriculture and materials handling. The company says the investment responds to growing demand from small contractors and expanding businesses. The proposed facility would use automation, digital production systems and i