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Masterflex SE, headquartered in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, specializes in the development, production, and marketing of advanced hose and connection systems made from high-performance plastics and fabrics. Founded in 1987, the company operates through six corporate brands and 14 subsidiaries across Europe, America, and Asia, serving industries such as aerospace, medical technology, mechanical and plant engineering, chemical, food, and pharmaceutical sectors. Its product portfolio includes spiral, clip, and film hoses, as well as connectors and molded parts tailored to specific industrial applications. In June 2025, Masterflex secured its largest engineering and framework agreement to date, expected to generate an additional €5 million in annual revenue, with potential to reach €10 million per year in the mid-term. This strategic initiative underscores the company's commitment to technological innovation and expansion into new 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.