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Bodycote plc (BOY) specializes in heat treatment and thermal processing services aimed at improving the properties of metals and alloys. The company operates within the industrial sector, providing vital services to enhance material performance across multiple industries including aerospace, automotive, and energy. Founded in 1923, Bodycote today provides thermal processing services globally, contributing to the manufacturing processes of various high-performance components.

Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Its reporting segments are construction, resource, energy, and transportation. Market share approaches 20% across many products. Caterpillar operates a captive finance subsidiary to facilitate sales. The firm has a global reach that is approximately evenly balanced between the US and the rest of the world. Construction skews more domestic, while the other divisions are more geographically diversified. An independent network of over 150 dealers operates approximately 2,800 facilities, giving Caterpillar reach into about 190 countries for sales and support services.