Caterpillar Inc., a global industrial powerhouse, was established in 1925 (initially as Caterpillar Tractor Co. until its rebranding in 1986) and maintains its corporate headquarters in Deerfield, Illinois. The company specializes in the manufacture and worldwide distribution of heavy machinery for construction and mining, a diverse array of diesel and natural gas engines, and sophisticated industrial gas turbines. Its Construction Industries division provides a comprehensive suite of equipment vital for infrastructure development, including asphalt pavers, various excavators (from mini to large-scale), backhoe and skid steer loaders, compactors, motor graders, pipelayers, road reclaimers, site preparation tractors, telehandlers, utility vehicles, and track-type tractors and loaders.