# Caterpillar and Trimble expand mining technology collaboration

Caterpillar Inc. and Trimble signed an agreement to extend their collaboration in mining technology, integrating Cat MineStar with Trimble's Connected Mine platform. Caterpillar Global Mining will become the primary sales, marketing, distribution and support channel for Trimble's Connected Mine platform, with increased engagement starting in early 2017.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2016-11-04
- Status: announced
- Products: mining technology solutions, operational execution systems
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md), [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [Caterpillar](https://endata.com/companies/1968.md) (partner)
- [Trimble Inc.](https://endata.com/companies/17182.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/caterpillar-and-trimble-to-expand-mining-technology-collaboration-300357422.html), 2016-11-04: "Caterpillar and Trimble are extending their collaboration to bring mining customers improved operational decision-making capabilities."

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