February 7, 2008

During the past academic year, Caterpillar Inc. committed vital financial support to Purdue University and to the University’s headlong pursuit of excellence. Caterpillar donations to Purdue totaled nearly $1 million dollars in 2006-2007 and included $800,000 to help build the Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering; over $100,000 to fund high quality student projects, diversity programming, and scholarships; and over $45,000 in employee matching gifts.

For more than 80 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been building the world’s infrastructure and, in partnership with Cat® dealers, is driving positive and sustainable change on every continent. The Caterpillar Foundation serves as the company’s primary conduit for charitable contributions, improving quality of life and the environment around the world. 

Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines. The company is a technology leader in construction, transportation, mining, forestry, energy, electric power generation, logistics, and financing.

Caterpillar is known around the world as an industry leader. They are also committed to taking leadership in the communities where they live and work.  Since its inception in 1952, the Caterpillar Foundation has helped the company maintain its legacy of good citizenship with contributions totaling more than $300 million. Thanks to the relationships they’ve built and the resources they provide, the Caterpillar Foundation continues to make investing in Caterpillar communities its primary focus. 

Caterpillar is justifiably proud that their community leadership and involvement continues to be such an integral part of their corporate culture. In 2006, they contributed nearly $31 million to approximately 1,500 worthy causes around the world. The Caterpillar Foundation funds help to enhance educational programs, support health needs, sustain historic landmarks, expand libraries, preserve environments, and promote culture.

Purdue University is extremely grateful to Caterpillar and the Caterpillar Foundation for all of their support over the years. We are truly fortunate to count Caterpillar among our key corporate partners.

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