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Caterpillar Expands Its DFW Footprint With New Building Near Irving HQ
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.
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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by Glenn Hunter |
May 6, 2025
More than 750 business leaders turned out for the Dallas Regional Chamber’s Convergence AI conference in Irving—drawn by 75 expert speakers and a firsthand look at how North Texans are shaping the future of AI, from agentic AI and data innovation to predictive maintenance and gauging ROI.
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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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Power couple Megha and NIrav Tolia, hailing from the worlds of television and tech, have found a welcoming home in Dallas-Fort Worth. [Photo: SMU]
Decoding the Attraction: Why These Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs Make Dallas-Fort Worth Home
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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by Lance Murray |
Feb 2, 2023
Irving-based heavy equipment giant Caterpillar Inc. announced the appointment of two new members to its board of directors, effective March 1.
Judith (Judy) Marks is chair, CEO and president of Otis Worldwide Corp., and James (Jim) Fish Jr. is president and CEO of Waste Management.
Marks will serve on the board’s Audit Committee and Compensation and Human Resources Committee....
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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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Last year, CAT announced its latest autonomous mining truck equipped with Cat-designed tech—MineStar Command for hauling, an autonomous hauling solution. Its 794 AC is the first electric drive model to join the autonomous haulage fleet. [Image: Caterpillar]
Caterpillar To Move Global Headquarters From Illinois to North Texas
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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