Caterpillar Inc.

Caterpillar is the leading manufacturer and supplier of truck and bus engines in the combined medium and heavy-duty categories in North America, holding the lead position in engine shipments to vehicle manufacturers since 1999. For the fourth year in a row, Caterpillar has been awarded the highest customer satisfaction rankings released by J.D. Power and Associates. The survey examines customer satisfaction in key areas that concentrate on engine performance, engine noise and vibration, warranty and overall quality. For more than 75 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been building the world's infrastructure and, in partnership with its worldwide dealer network, is driving positive and sustainable change in every continent. With 2002 sales and revenues of ( www.caterpillar.com )