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Company type | Subsidiary |
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Industry | Machine industry |
Founded | 1932 |
Founder | Frank Perkins |
Headquarters | Eastfield, Peterborough, England |
Area served | Worldwide |
Products | Diesel engines Gas engines |
Parent | Caterpillar Inc. |
Website | www |
Perkins Engines Company Limited, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. since 1998, is primarily a diesel engine manufacturer for several markets including agricultural, construction, material handling, power generation, and industrial. It was established in Peterborough, England in 1932. Over the years, Perkins has expanded its engine catalogue, producing thousands of different engine specifications including diesel and petrol engine automatives.