Caterpillar Inc. Acquires Fabick Cat Dealership
IRVING, Texas, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) has acquired John Fabick Tractor Company (Fabick), a long-standing Cat® dealer with more than 100 years of trusted service and customer relationships across portions of Missouri, Illinois, the entire state of Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Caterpillar entered into an agreement to acquire Fabick in September. The acquisition reflects a customer-focused decision to support a seamless transition of Fabick ownership while maintaining the strong service and local support customers know and value today.
"Fabick customers have come to expect outstanding service and support, and completion of this acquisition ensures that commitment will continue," said Caterpillar Chairman and CEO Joe Creed.
Upon closing, Caterpillar Senior Vice President Steve Ferguson has been appointed the new CEO and Dealer Principal of Fabick. Steve joined Caterpillar in 1990 and has held roles in mining, power & energy, finance and operations. He was most recently the senior vice president of the Industrial Power Systems Division.
"Fabick has built deep customer relationships, an experienced team and a strong commitment to the communities it serves," said Ferguson. "I look forward to building on that momentum as we begin this next chapter—working together to support our customers, create opportunities for our employees and carry Fabick's proud legacy forward."
About Caterpillar
For more than a century, Caterpillar has built a better, more sustainable world. With 2025 sales and revenues of $67.6 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is shaping the future as the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Backed by one of the largest independent global dealer networks and financing services through Cat Financial, the company's primary business segments: Power & Energy, Construction Industries and Resource Industries are solving customers' toughest challenges through commercial excellence and advanced technology, driven by a highly skilled, dedicated global team. Learn more at www.caterpillar.com.
About Fabick Cat
For more than 100 years, Fabick Cat has employed and served the hard-working men and women that improve the quality of life in the community. From Cat machines that help maintain infrastructure and support farmers, to aerial lifts and emergency power generation, Fabick Cat supplies the essential products to help make progress possible. As the Cat dealer of portions of Missouri, Illinois, the entire state of Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, it operates in 37 locations across the territory.
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The 30-second read
Why it matters
The acquisition broadens CAT's reach in the Midwest, potentially supporting sales growth.
Market read
A modest M&A move that could slightly boost Caterpillar's market perception.
What to watch
Potential overlap with existing dealers and integration risk
Background
Caterpillar, a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, expands its dealer network through the Fabick acquisition.
Ticker impact
Caterpillar announced acquisition of Fabick Cat dealer, expanding its dealer network in the Midwest.
potential slight upside as market prices in the expanded distribution network
No financial terms disclosed, but network expansion is generally viewed positively.
Market effects
strengthens construction equipment and dealer services sector
adds to US industrial market coverage
moderate
Counterpoint
Deal may dilute earnings per share if integration costs rise
Key entities
- CompanyCaterpillar Inc.
US‑listed equipment manufacturer (ticker CAT).
- CompanyFabick Cat
Long‑standing Cat dealer in the Midwest.