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Coverage dated September 30, 2026

Caterpillar plans new $1 billion Sanford plant for recent hires to build compact loaders

Headline from CBS 17 Raleigh

SANFORD, N.C. (WNCN) -- After hiring 600 new Sanford workers starting last spring, Caterpillar announced Wednesday that a new $1 billion plant is planned for those employees to build compact track loaders.

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  1. ABC 11 Raleigh

    Caterpillar plans $1 billion investment in Sanford manufacturing facility (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description

    Caterpillar will invest $1 billion in North Carolina and build a new Sanford facility to expand production of compact equipment.

  2. CBS 17 Raleigh

    Caterpillar plans new $1 billion Sanford plant for recent hires to build compact loaders (opens CBS 17 Raleigh)

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    CBS 17 Raleigh's feed description

    SANFORD, N.C. (WNCN) -- After hiring 600 new Sanford workers starting last spring, Caterpillar announced Wednesday that a new $1 billion plant is planned for those employees to build compact track loaders.

  3. Quartz

    Caterpillar is investing $1 billion in a new North Carolina manufacturing plant (opens Quartz)

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    Quartz's feed description

    The equipment maker plans to build a facility in Sanford to boost production of compact track loaders and telehandlers