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FLSmidth & Co. A/S is a Danish engineering company primarily operating in the global mining and cement industries. The company's core business involves providing equipment and services for cement production and mineral processing, which includes engineering consulting, spare parts supply, and project management. FLSmidth was founded in 1882 in Copenhagen, Denmark, where it is also headquartered. Its strategic positioning is enhanced by its extensive expertise in sustainable technologies, offering solutions designed to improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact. FLSmidth serves numerous international markets, supported by a global network of offices and service centers.

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.