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Kier Group is a UK-based construction and infrastructure services company, operating within the construction and civil engineering industry. The company's primary business activities encompass building and civil engineering, property development, and support services. Kier provides a range of services including construction, repair, and maintenance across the public and private sectors, including infrastructure projects such as road and rail. Founded in 1928, Kier Group has its headquarters in Manchester, United Kingdom. The company is strategically positioned in the market with a focus on integrated service offerings and sustainable construction practices, benefiting from its extensive experience and diversified project portfolio.

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.