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In a partnership Dallas Innovates wrote about in 2023, Caterpillar and Phoenix-based mining company Freeport-McMoRan have collaborated to convert the mining company’s fleet of Cat 793 haul trucks to an autonomous haulage system. [Photo: Caterpillar]
Irving-Based Caterpillar Acquires Australian Mining Tech Solutions Co. RPMGlobal
by David Seeley | Feb 18, 2026
This is the latest move in the mining sector for Caterpillar, the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment. The company has been a leader in innovative autonomous mining solutions, including its Cat MineStar Command system for autonomous hauling, drilling, and more.
by Sandra Engelland |
Jan 7, 2026
Joseph Creed joined Caterpillar in 1997, and was appointed CEO and became a board member in May. He'll take up the board chairman post on April 1 when current executive chairman and board member D. James Umpleby III retires.
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by David Seeley |
Dec 8, 2025
The company, which relocated from Illinois to Las Colinas in 2022, said its newly purchased building at 901 W. Walnut Hill Lane will expand its economic footprint and "positive impact" in North Texas.
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by David Seeley |
Dec 4, 2025
If you've walked by construction projects and wished you could get your hands on a mini excavator, skid steer, scissor lift, and more, your dream could come true in early 2026. That's when Dig World Grapevine will open with Caterpillar-branded attractions and an all-new Dude Perfect Zone.
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L to R: Caterpillar's team at the Wyoming demonstration included Brian George, Product Manager; Matt Spitznagle, Director; Greg Hasler, Chief Engineer; Ram Manda, Team Lead; Kevin Sergott, Controls; and Paul Wang, Team Lead [Photo: Caterpillar Inc.]
Caterpillar Demos Use of Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Backup Power at Microsoft Data Center
by Lance Murray | Jan 22, 2024
The demonstration with Microsoft and Ballard Power Systems simulated a 48-hour backup power event at Microsoft's data center in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Caterpillar's Jaime Mineart said the collaboration shows "the potential of hydrogen fuel cells to help data centers address their critical power needs while reducing their emissions."
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 9, 2024
Irving-based Caterpillar said the agreement focuses on accelerating the deployment of Caterpillar's 70- to 100-ton-class battery electric off-highway trucks and charging solutions at a CRH site in North America.
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by Nicole Ward, DRC Data Journalist |
Jan 9, 2024
Nextdoor.com co-founder and recent Dallas-Fort Worth transplant Nirav Tolia puts it simply: “It’s a great place to live.” Here's why Tolia and other dynamic newcomers believe the fast-growing region is a land of opportunity and community for 21st-century pioneers.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jun 6, 2023
Texas still reigns as the state hosting the most Fortune 500 companies. Plus, this year's list breaks a glass ceiling with 52 women at the helm of Fortune 500 companies.
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Caterpillar Adds Chief Sustainability Officer Role to Energy and Transportation Exec’s Scope
by Lance Murray | Dec 24, 2022
Lou Balmer-Millar will take on the role of chief sustainability officer at Caterpillar, succeeding Julie Lagacy who is retiring after 35 years with the company. In addition to her new position, Balmer-Millar will remain the senior vice president of the Large Power Systems Division within the Energy and Transportation segment.
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The Last Word: Caterpillar’s Denise Johnson on Scaling Self-Driving Trucks to the Aggregate Industry
by David Seeley |
Dec 20, 2022
Last week, Irving-based Caterpillar announced a collaboration with Luck Stone—the nation’s largest family-owned and operated producer of crushed stone, sand, and gravel—to roll out Caterpillar’s autonomous trucking solution at Luck Stone’s plant in Chantilly, Virginia. This will be Caterpillar’s first self-driving truck deployment in the aggregates industry, accelerating its solutions beyond mining, the company said. It expands Caterpillar's autonomous truck fleet to include the exceptionally burly Cat 777 seen above.
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by Quincy Preston |
Jun 14, 2022
CAT's move is “in the best strategic interest of the company,” said Chairman and CEO Jim Umpleby.
The heavy-machinery maker has a long history of innovation, from the first commercially successful track-type tractor to drone technology to autonomous solutions for mining trucks. Caterpillar's Electric Power division, already housed in Irving, is a unique organization supporting a variety of industries with reliable power technology.
The heavy-machinery maker has a long history of innovation, from the first commercially successful track-type tractor to drone technology to autonomous solutions for mining trucks. Caterpillar's Electric Power division, already housed in Irving, is a unique organization supporting a variety of industries with reliable power technology.
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