HOLT CAT Dallas

Serving local communities since 1939, Equipment Depot is the largest independently-operated material handling and equipment rental source with over 50 locations nationwide. Our team provides industrial equipment sales, rentals, service and parts, as well as warehouse design, pallet racking, warehouse storage, conveyors and warehouse automation solutions. Our commitment to service is backed by our Performance. Guaranteed.® pledge.

Serving local communities since 1939, Equipment Depot is the largest independently-operated material handling and equipment rental source with over 50 locations nationwide. Our team provides industrial equipment sales, rentals, service and parts, as well as warehouse design, pallet racking, warehouse storage, conveyors and warehouse automation solutions. Our commitment to service is backed by our Performance. Guaranteed.® pledge.

Caterpillar was formed in 1925 through the merger of The Holt Manufacturing Company and C. L. Best Tractor Co. Caterpillar is a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The company reported sales and revenues of more than $30 billion in 2004. Caterpillar has production facilities in 49 states within the United States and nearly 60 facilities in 22 countries worldwide. The company also maintains a large dealer network that serves the needs of customers in more than 200 countries, with approximately half of the company s sales originating from outside the U.S. In 2003, the company began offering a line of clean diesel engines that are fully compliant and certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Caterpillar's breakthrough emissions control technology, known as ACERT, is designed to comply with EPA standards without sacrificing performance, reliability or fuel efficiency. James W. Owens has been the chief executive officer of Caterpillar for more than two years. He has been with the heavy equipment manufacturer for over 34 years. Owens earned a BS degree and PhD from North Carolina State University. Caterpillar is headquartered in Peoria, Ill.