The Caterpillar Podcast
Podcast by Caterpillar Inc.
Episodes
October 10, 2024 • 19 mins
Faith. Trust. Loyalty. These are the traits Mike Vorster learned about as a boy working in his family’s construction and contracting business in South Africa. His father, T.G. Vorster was a pioneer and innovator – a longtime Caterpillar customer who relied on “big yellow machines” to build their business starting in the 1940s. In fact, they were one of the first customers in South Africa to buy a Cat® D8 and D10. Vorster tells his ...
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October 8, 2024 • 19 mins
A conversation with Mike Vorster, who learned early lessons from his father about faith, trust and loyalty working in their family's construction business in South Africa, using Cat equipment.
PROGRAM GUIDE (19:05 total run time)
Guest: Mike Vorster / Construction Industry Expert, Author & Thought Leader
2:10 – The birth of a family business in South Africa.
5:35 – Early lessons in faith, trust, loyalty and doing business with...
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September 17, 2024 • 14 mins
In 1974, Caterpillar made what was considered a bold move at the time and setting a new standard in the corporate world. At a time when many large companies were just starting to think about formalized ethics, Caterpillar became a pioneers by implementing a comprehensive code of conduct. But this wasn’t just a formality – it was a groundbreaking commitment to integrity, designed to steer every employee, partner and stakeholder thro...
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August 22, 2024 • 15 mins
Caterpillar’s Chief Digital Officer and Senior Vice President of Cat Digital shares his insights on being at the forefront of the company’s digital transformation, driving customer-focused innovation. From leveraging advanced analytics to implementing new digital solutions, Ogi Redzic talks about how Caterpillar is unlocking new possibilities through digital innovation and how it’s re-shaping the world of manufacturing and beyond.
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April 16, 2024 • 13 mins
The Caterpillar Foundation lives its mission with four power words: Together, We Are Stronger. There’s no better example than the Foundation’s fledgling Volunteer Service Program. Only a year old, the program unlocks people’s passion to support their communities in a variety of ways. In this Beyond the Iron podcast conversation, Caterpillar Foundation President Asha Varghese talks to host Rusty Dunn about why the program has seen e...
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February 21, 2024 • 9 mins
With Caterpillar approaching its centennial year, Jaime Mineart knows that many people don’t realize the company has been in the electric power business for over 95 of those years. Mineart recently became the senior vice president of Caterpillar Electric Power, and isn’t wasting any time telling their story. In fact, Mineart’s team is preparing for an appearance at one of the energy industry’s premier events – DISTRIBUTECH Internat...
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January 2, 2024 • 11 mins
It’s been called the most powerful tech event in the world. The CES (Consumer Electronics show) is a massive annual event showcasing the latest innovations in consumer technology. So why is Caterpillar attending CES 2024? Science fiction-like tech may get the most media attention, but Caterpillar is showcasing how technologies can solve real-world problems today – not years in the future. Senior Vice President of the Electrificatio...
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November 7, 2023 • 21 mins
Our employees are the backbone of Caterpillar’s success. They provide the innovative and diverse thinking the company needs to serve its customers around the globe. When it comes military veterans, it is recognized that serving in the armed forces build a strong work ethic and discipline that can translate into a fulfilling and successful career at Caterpillar. On this special Beyond the Iron podcast episode, host Rusty Dunn sits d...
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October 24, 2023 • 16 mins
In the world of industrial power, it’s brand is a household name and globally trusted. Sitting next to Caterpillar, it counts as one of the two most iconic engine brands in our industry – Perkins. The Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) carries the responsibility for both. Each brand has a clear role to play, and both are important to the business. In this new episode, IPSD Senior Vice President Steve Ferguson talks with Beyon...
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August 9, 2023 • 16 mins
In today’s competitive business landscape, the foundation of any successful company lies in its strategic and innovative approach to talent management. Meet Roshny Archer, Caterpillar Vice President of Talent Management, who is navigating seismic changes in the way people work, and understanding what they want from Caterpillar. She talks about the company's approach to competing for and finding the best people, and what separates C...
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Hospitals. Data centers. Mine sites. Utilities. Disaster Relief. A diverse list with one thing in common: they’re all powered by Caterpillar’s Electric Power Division (EPD) products. The organization’s leader – Senior Vice President Jason Kaiser – will be the first to tell you there is no “typical” electric power customer, no matter the type of business they’re in or where they’re located. Instead, it all comes down to one thing: p...
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Pam Heminger’s family is grounded in hockey. Her husband is a former National League Hockey player and three of their 4 children are high-level players. It’s said that sports can be symbolic of life. Developing skills on the ice – teamwork, discipline, tenacity – can apply in life and career. These are the lessons that Heminger uses her role as Senior Vice President of Caterpiller’s Strategic Procurement & Planning Division. It is ...
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February 15, 2023 • 18 mins
Billy Frank knows some people may have the perception that Caterpillar left the truck business. While it discontinued manufacturing new on-highway truck engines in 2009, the company never stopped supporting Cat-powered trucks still on the road today. Frank – the vice president of sales and marketing for Caterpillar Remanufacturing – has a passion for truck customers and the important role his team plays in the over-the-road busines...
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January 3, 2023 • 32 mins
Becoming a Cat heavy equipment operator changed Kathy Tuccaro's life, and in fact may've saved it. The Quebec native is one of the few female machine operators working in the Canadian oil sands today. It's the least interesting thing about Tuccaro's life. Her story is one of survival after years of family trauma and abuse which led to addiction and homelessness. Tuccaro tells Beyond The Iron podcast host Rusty Dunn about her incred...
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February 14, 2022 • 17 mins
Business is booming in the safety consulting business. Just ask Justin Ganschow, Business Development Manager for Caterpillar Safety Services (CSS), helping business owners and organizations in a variety of industries develop a strong foundation for safety excellence. With the pandemic still top-of-mind for many people, Ganschow and the CSS team take a holistic view of safety – for both body and mind. In this Beyond The Iron podcas...
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October 13, 2021 • 24 mins
In October, Caterpillar is celebrating manufacturing at its production facilities around the world. BTI host Rusty Dunn sits down with two Caterpillar facility managers, Brad Bowdoin and Sandra Holden to describe what it's like working in a modern manufacturing environment, and the employees who are doing the work that matters in a culture of teamwork and collaboration. Brad and Sandra discuss the challenges for their workforce due...
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September 28, 2021 • 39 mins
Keeping it in the family. It’s a theme that defines much of the success Cat Financial has earned since it’s founding in 1981. As Caterpillar’s finance company, Cat Financial only works with Cat dealers and Cat customers. It is a business model built on trust, and it’s worked that way for 40 years. In this Beyond The Iron podcast, a roundtable of Cat Financial leaders tell the story of their organization’s past and present, and wher...
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