Powering Through

01 Jun 2021 Long Read

Caterpillar offers fully integrated generator sets power systems solutions and single-source support for all your power generation needs.

Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engines, construction and mining equipment, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For over 90 years, Caterpillar has been making sustainable progress and driving positive change across the world. Caterpillar’s global reach and presence are unmatched in the industry, serving more than 190 countries around the globe with more than 300 products and a large installed base of approximately 2 million assets.


Maintaining highest quality
Active since the 1930s in India, Caterpillar has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, high tech research and development. It has been manufacturing diesel engines and generator sets from its world-class facility located in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. These products are built to the highest quality and safety standards that are consistent across all Caterpillar worldwide manufacturing facilities.

“This year denotes the golden jubilee anniversary as we enter into 50 years of manufacturing in India,” says Bansi Phansalkar, Country Manager, Caterpillar India. “It is remarkable to note that Cat® equipment was used in the construction of Bhakra Nangal dam back in 1948. Caterpillar has been supporting the growth in mining, construction, transportation, power generation and infrastructure development throughout India,” he adds.

With 70+ years of experience in electric power generation with over 500,000 diesel and gas installations and more than 300,000 MW installed worldwide. Caterpillar offers fully integrated generator sets power systems solutions and single-source support for all your power generation needs.

Wide range of innovative portfolio
Our construction site generators offer low owning and operating costs and have a record for performance. The wide range of innovative portfolio of electric power products includes diesel and gas generator sets, paralleling switchgear, controls, Automatic Transfer Switches and Cat Microgrid System consisting of photovoltaic panels, energy storage and monitoring and control systems to provide an integrated and seamless power solution.

Jim Umpleby, CEO & Chairman, Caterpillar also a board member on the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, said our India team’s dedication and commitment to providing service excellence to our customers has been pivotal in reaching this milestone anniversary. “Caterpillar has been part of India’s growth story for many decades. We have been a key partner since the 1930s, and it is remarkable to witness the progress in this great nation over the years,” said Umpleby.

Caterpillar has a well-established dealer network across India with several decades of a successful partnership. Cat dealers offer a one-stop distribution and services network to meet customer’s needs, providing 24x7 product support, operation and maintenance and a broad array of other services to ensure that our customers and their businesses keep running smoothly.

Don’t let the power supply stop you from getting a job done right, on time!

(Communication by the management of the company)

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