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| Caterpillar establishes new logistics center in Waco, Texas Caterpillar Inc. announced that it will establish a logistics center in Waco, Texas. The 975,000-square-foot facility will provide Caterpillar additional capacity to serve a growing business segment, and is expected to create 40 jobs and generate $7.9 million in capital investments by 2010. Caterpillar Logistics Services, Inc. (Cat Logistics), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Caterpillar, will establish and operate the centralized distribution facility to serve multiple Caterpillar divisions. The operation will enhance logistics flexibility and drive high turnover of products. Tonnage originating in the United States, Mexico, Europe and Japan will be distributed to prime product locations and directly to customers, resulting in faster deliveries. The building will be fully operational in the third quarter 2007. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Construction News :: home page |