CAT News & Events

Caterpillar has acquired Skycatch, further enhancing its capabilities following the recent acquisition of RPMGlobal. The acquisition expands Caterpillar's portfolio of data-driven mining technology solutions that help customers optimize material movement. "Acquiring Skycatch aligns with our strategy to solve our customers' toughest challenges," said Denise Johnson, group president, Caterpillar Resource Industries. "By integrating near-real-time, high-resolution spatial data into both RPM and MineStar solutions, we can help customers improve mine site performance by enhancing safety, productivity and predictability across their operations using both staffed and autonomous fleets."

Caterpillar announced the launch of its workforce commitment in Texas, marking another step in its five-year, $100M Building the Future Workforce Initiative. With an initial allocation of up to $5M, the funding aims to prepare current and future workers across Texas for advanced manufacturing and industry technician jobs of tomorrow. "Caterpillar believes building a strong workforce starts with investing in people and helping them develop the skills needed to be successful," said Christy Pambianchi, Caterpillar's chief human resources officer. "Texas is a manufacturing powerhouse and a vital hub for innovation. Through this pledge, we're capitalizing on those strengths and preparing Texans for the jobs of today and the advanced technology and manufacturing careers of tomorrow."