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STS Group AG, headquartered in Hagen, Germany, specializes in supplying components and systems for the commercial vehicle and automotive industries. The company operates through three segments: Plastics, China, and Materials, offering products such as interior storage modules, exterior components like cab side modules and tailgates, and battery system covers for electric vehicles. Founded in 2013, STS Group has expanded its global presence with 12 plants across France, Germany, Mexico, China, and the United States. In 2023, the company established its North American headquarters and manufacturing operations in Salem, Virginia, to supply commercial truck assembly operations and other automotive facilities in the Midwest and Southeastern U.S. markets. STS Group's strategic positioning includes a diversified product portfolio and a global manufacturing footprint, enabling it to serve leading international manufacturers of commercial vehicles, passenger cars, and electric vehicles.

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.