Caterpillar Inc. Acquires Fabick Cat Dealership
Caterpillar (CAT) has completed its acquisition of John Fabick Tractor Company, a Cat dealer serving parts of the Midwest.
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Caterpillar (CAT) has completed its acquisition of John Fabick Tractor Company, a Cat dealer serving parts of the Midwest.
The purchase follows an acquisition agreement entered into in September. Fabick serves portions of Missouri and Illinois, all of Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Caterpillar said the acquisition supports a transition in ownership while maintaining customer service and local support.
Upon closing, Caterpillar Senior Vice President Steve Ferguson was appointed Fabick's CEO and Dealer Principal. He most recently led Caterpillar's Industrial Power Systems Division.
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- Minor pointCompleted Fabick acquisition adds the Cat dealership serving territories across Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan.
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Prior agreement disclosed regulatory approval and customary closing conditions, with closing expected within 30 days.
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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
About Caterpillar
For more than a century, Caterpillar has built a better, more sustainable world. With 2025 sales and revenues of
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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Has Caterpillar completed its acquisition of Fabick Cat?
Caterpillar has completed the acquisition of John Fabick Tractor Company, known as Fabick. The transaction follows an agreement Caterpillar entered into in September.
Who will lead Fabick after Caterpillar's acquisition?
Steve Ferguson was appointed Fabick's CEO and Dealer Principal upon closing. He was most recently Caterpillar's senior vice president of the Industrial Power Systems Division.