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Goodwin PLC is a UK-based engineering company that operates primarily in the mechanical and refractory engineering sectors. Founded in 1883, the company is headquartered in Stoke-on-Trent, England. Goodwin specializes in the design and manufacture of precision engineering products, such as valves for the oil and gas industry, as well as pumps, and investment castings. Its refractory engineering division produces materials crucial for high-temperature industrial processes. The company extends its services globally, leveraging a strong focus on innovation and operational efficiency to maintain a competitive edge in its specialized markets.

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.