PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) – An event for employees, retirees and their families helped Caterpillar celebrate a century in business.

Centennial Fest at the company’s Edwards Demonstration and Learning Center focused on the contributions of employees and retirees in the Peoria community, which once housed the company’s world headquarters.

The company’s headquarters has moved from Peoria, to Deerfield, Illinois to Irving, Texas.

The event featured a 45-minute demonstration of about 100 different machines showcasing cutting-edge technology and innovative features that have defined CAT’s legacy.

As for the next 100 years, Caterpillar Vice President of Earthmoving, Robert Strong, told 25 News, “We’re focusing on safety, productivity and helping our customers with operator shortage out there, an

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