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On January 30th, Caterpillar Inc. hosted President George W. Bush at its manufacturing facility in East Peoria, IL. During the visit, the President commended Caterpillar for successfully demonstrating that U.S. companies can successfully compete on the world stage.

During his visit, the President highlighted free trade agreements put in place during his administration that have benefited companies such as Caterpillar. In 2006, Caterpillar exported more than $10 billion in products, a record for the company. Bush also recognized worker training programs, safe workplaces and competitive health care benefits that make up the culture at Caterpillar.

In celebration of its 50th year manufacturing tractor-loader-backhoes, Case Construction Equipment announces the launch of the Case Rodeo Series, a year-long series of loader-backhoe rodeo competitions to be held at Case dealerships across North America.

The winning operators from local rodeo events will receive a trip for two to Las Vegas to compete in the North American Championship Event, to be held at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG Show in March 2008. The grand prize winner will receive a brand new, fully loaded, 50th Anniversary Edition Case 580 Super M Series 2 loader-backhoe valued at $119,203.

The Case Rodeo Series events will also provide partnership opportunities with Habitat for Humanity, with each participating dealership contributing a minimum $1,000 donation and providing the opportunity to participate in the events. Case kicked off the relationship with a $5,000 contribution to the Las Vegas Habitat for Humanity affiliate.