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T he 500 000 square foot Middle East Distribution
Centre (MEDC) employs 130 people and will further
strengthen aftermarket parts support in the East-Africa
and Middle East region. The facility will also serve as
a regional office for employees from other Caterpillar
service groups. The Middle East Distribution Centre joins
new distribution centres in Waco, Texas (2009), Clayton,
Ohio (2011), Spokane, Washington and Arvin, California
(2012). In addition, construction is underway for new
distribution centres in Queensland, Australia, and San
Luis Potosi, Mexico.
“We are very pleased to be adding the Middle-East
Distribution Centre to our industry leading global parts
network,” says Steve Larson, Caterpillar Vice President
with responsibility for parts distribution and logistics, and
President of Caterpillar Logistics Services, Inc.
The Middle East Distribution Centre will increase total
warehouse capacity for the European, African and
Middle Eastern (EAME) network, adding to existing
Distribution Centres in Grimbergen, Johannesburg
and Moscow. “We are excited about our overall growth
opportunities in the Middle Eastern and African markets
and, along with our dealers, are investing in expanding
our facilities,” says Nigel Lewis, Caterpillar Vice
President with responsibility for EAME Distribution. “The
Middle-East Distribution Centre is the first of a number of
investments we are making in the region that will allow
us to improve parts and components availability and the
delivery process to our dealers and customers.”
The facility will also contribute to Caterpillar’s sustainable
development goals by reducing airfreight for parts
ordered in the region. “We are delighted to be a part
of the opening of Caterpillar’s new Parts Distribution
Centre in Jafza. Caterpillar’s expansion underlines the
company’s vision and commitment to the region. We are
sure the new facility will enable them to further strengthen
Caterpillar’s strong presence in the region. We wish
them great successes and growth in the Middle East,”
says Her Excellency Mrs. Salma Ali Saif Bin Hareb, Chief
Commercial Officer of Economic Zones World & Jafza.
The Middle East Distribution Centre is an important part of
Caterpillar’s overall plan to enhance the global Cat Parts
distribution network and get parts to dealers
and customers faster.
CAT: Middle East Parts
Distribution Centre
Caterpillar Inc. recently celebrated the grand opening of the
company’s new parts distribution centre in Dubai, United
Arab Emirates (UAE).
The new parts cente
in Dubai.
Caterpillar , the company that has been building the
world’s infrastructure for over 100 years now brings
to the market a range of Workwear (PPE) products,
developed exclusively for the southern African industrial
market.
What began in the USA with the innovative ideas of
Benjamin Holt and Daniel Best in 1904, has since
grown into Caterpillar Inc., a Fortune 100 GLOBAL
company. Caterpillar® is reknown as the world’s leading
manufacturer of mining and construction equipment.
Our Cat Workwear is built to perform, last longer and
work harder. Tried, tested and trusted, our range adheres
to the best in local, as well as international industry
requirements – be it the most intense job SITE, extreme
climate or demanding task. We ensure that quality,
functionality, performance and durability are at the heart
of all Our Cat Workwear products.
Cat Workwear prides itself on improving working
conditions by emphasising the importance of
functionality, durability and safety across a number of
industries; facilitating the need for exceptional quality
workwear at competitive prices.
The Workwear product line brings you on-the-job
performance through advanced product features and
quality fabrication, now re-engineered for use in various
occupational activities.
Caterpillar ® Workwear
The WORKWEAR range includes:
• Conti suits – (available in standard, reflective and
high visibility, acid and fire resistant materials).
• Dustcoats
• Overalls
• Cotton worker jackets.
• FUNCTIONAL Task trousers –
(also available in standard and reflective materials).
• FUNCTIONAL Task shorts.
• Double pocket twill WORK shirts (also available in
standard and high visibility materials).
• FUNCTION Golfers/ POLOS
(also available in high visibility materials).
• Softshell jackets (also available with reflective piping).
• Freezer jackets.
• Freezer pants.
• Bunny jackets (also available in high visibility
materials).
• High visibility vests.
• Rain jackets (available in standard, reflective and high
visibility materials).
• High visibility caps.
Brantex Pty Ltd, CEO Bruce Sherman had a vision and
in 2007 secured the exclusive distribution for Caterpillar®
apparel and accessories in southern Africa, “We are
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its future potential. These ranges are equally equipped for
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or a day at the office.
Ask for Cat® lifestyle apparel at Edgars, Stuttafords, or
at select independent retailers. Cat Workwear will be
distributed via selected reseller network soon to be released.
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