Caterpillar extends automation solutions to aggregates industry

Recently，Caterpillar Announces Cooperation with America's Largest Family of Sand and Aggregate CompaniesLuck StoneCooperation，Deploy automation solutions toLuck StoneLocated in VirginiaBull RunQuarry。

This will be Caterpillar's first deployment of an automation solution in the aggregates industry.。This deployment includes 100-tonCAT®（Carter）777，Will be further expandedCATSize of the fleet of driverless mining Trucks。

To accelerate the deployment of automation solutions outside the mining industry，Caterpillar will be inBull RunThe quarry runsCAT 777GApplication on Truck fleetCAT® MineStar™（Star of the mine™）CommandAutomated Transportation System。Through this，Caterpillar will be able to gain a deeper understanding of how automation solutions are used in quarries.，So that the next generation of automation solutions can be tailored more specifically for the quarrying and aggregates industry，To achieve significant improvements in safety and productivity。

LuckPresident and Chief Executive Officer

Charlie LuckExpress：

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Over the years，Luck StoneCooperation with Caterpillar has always been based on common values.。

We both believe.，Safe、Innovation and commitment to customers are critical，Based on this，So that we can promote such important projects.，And make sure we focus on the future and realize the possibilities that technology brings to the industry.。Our cooperation will provide opportunities for employees to learn and grow.，And improve the safety and efficiency of production operations.。We are pleased to be working with Caterpillar.，Realize this in the industry‘First time’。”

President, Resource Industry Group, Caterpillar Inc.

Denise JohnsonExpress：

“ Caterpillar andLuck StoneHave a long-term cooperative relationship，We look forward to working together.，Further improve the safety and production efficiency of the quarrying industry。We are pleased to be able to dive into this area.，AndLuck StoneCreative team working together，Discover how to extend our proven mining solutions to other industries。”

The automated solution will be implemented in 2024。Caterpillar has a long history in automation.，It has the world's largest fleet of driverless mining Trucks.，Currently sharedMore than 560CATDriverless trucks operate at customer mine sites。Total distance traveled by these Mining TrucksExceeded 1.8.7 billion kilometers，Total quantity of materials to be transported safelyMore than 5.1 billion tons。

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