Caterpillar Inc. has completed its acquisition of John Fabick Tractor Company, the operator of Fabick Cat, a Cat dealer with more than 100 years of history. The agreement was first announced in September 2026.
Fabick Cat operates 37 locations across parts of Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
The acquisition marks a departure from Caterpillar’s traditional model of relying on a worldwide network of independently owned dealers. After the deal closed, Caterpillar Senior Vice President Steve Ferguson was appointed CEO and Dealer Principal of Fabick.
Caterpillar said the decision was customer-focused and intended to ensure a seamless ownership transition while maintaining service and support.