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MBB SE is a family-owned German conglomerate specializing in the acquisition and management of medium-sized industrial companies across technology and engineering sectors. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Berlin, the company operates through three segments: Service & Infrastructure, Technological Applications, and Consumer Goods. The Service & Infrastructure segment offers IT security and cloud services, as well as pipeline and plant engineering for gas, power grids, and hydrogen applications. The Technological Applications segment focuses on manufacturing specialty machinery and automated production lines, particularly for e-mobility in the automotive industry, and develops ecological materials for automotive and rail sectors. The Consumer Goods segment produces tissue products under the "aha" brand and manufactures mattresses and other flexible polyurethane foam products. As of 2024, MBB SE reported revenues exceeding €1 billion and employed approximately 3,982 individuals.

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.