Caterpillar Marks 100 Years of Innovation and Growth with Global Celebrations
NYSE-listed Caterpillar is celebrating its 100-year anniversary in 2025, marking a century since the merger of Holt Manufacturing and CL Best Tractor on April 15, 1925, which formed Caterpillar Tractor Co.
Over the past 100 years, Caterpillar has evolved from its first track-type tractor, designed to pull combine harvesters in northern California, to offering modern autonomous construction and mining equipment, as well as engines used in various industries worldwide. Caterpillar products and services have played a significant role in completing thousands of industrial, construction, and infrastructure projects globally.
“Our success over the last 100 years is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our employees, the continued trust of our customers, and the support of our dealers and business partners.
I’m confident Caterpillar will continue to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world over the next 100 years,” said Caterpillar chairperson and CEO, Jim Umpleby, on January 9.
Centenary celebrations took place in Sanford, North Carolina, and Peoria, Illinois. At the company’s global headquarters in Irving, Texas, the families of founders CL Best and Benjamin Holt joined company leaders and employees for the occasion.
On January 9, Caterpillar launched its ‘Centennial World Tour,’ visiting company facilities worldwide to offer an interactive and immersive experience for employees and visitors.
To commemorate the milestone, Caterpillar is also offering limited-edition grey-painted machines, instead of the traditional yellow, for purchase throughout 2025.
