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Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc, now known as Spirax Group plc, is a UK-based company providing thermal energy management and fluid technology solutions. The company operates globally in multiple sectors including steam thermal solutions, electric thermal solutions, and fluid path technologies. Founded in 1888, Spirax-Sarco Engineering has developed a significant footprint in its field, emphasizing innovation in energy management and sustainability.

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.