June 12, 2024
Flat ground,It can not only build tall buildings.
It may also be born.
The History of Caterpillar“Landmark”
Today,Xiaobian takes you to sit on it.“Time machine”
Start a journey to witness miracles!
Destination
Late 1940s
AmericaIllinois
Against the backdrop of surging demand for heavy machinery,In order to use cutting-edge technology to improve productivity and efficiency,Caterpillar opens in East Peoria.The largest plant expansion project in the company's history,It's called“Diesel engine factory”Yes“KK Building ”,It is a miracle of modern industrial design.。
21 acres of land KK An aerial view of the building
Modern manufacturing“Miracle”,Rise from the ground
KK Building ,From the moment construction began.,It triggered“Miracle attribute”。
Construction was officially started at the end of 1948.,It was completed in early 1949;
It covers an area of 21 acres(About 84983 square meters);
Building area over 925,000 square feet(About 85935 square meters)
Equipped with innovative lighting、Advanced equipment such as ventilation system and noise reduction
It isOne of the most advanced diesel engine factories in the United States at that time,Yeah, tooA landmark in Caterpillar's history,It heralds a new era of manufacturing excellence for Caterpillar。
The plant went into operation in 1947,More than 3,300 employees,To meet the growing demand for products around the world.。
KKBuilding Open Day,The experience is full
KKThe building was completed,Caterpillar's way of celebrating——Hold a five-dayOpen Day,For employees and their families、Synchronized opening to the public。
Caterpillar employees and families waiting to enterKK Building
April 25, 1949-During the celebration on the 29th,Attracted43,545Visitors came to visit the factory.,A rare sight inside the factory.Multiple points of viewThe visitors were impressed.。
Watch point one
Get an intuitive view of Caterpillar's diverse product portfolio
For the first time, visitors have a comprehensive understanding.KKThe internal workings of the building,And a comprehensive tour of nearly 2 miles under the guide.(About 3218 meters)The factory floor,Witnessed Caterpillar diesel engines going from zero to one,And include D2、D8、Scraper 80 andDW10 and many other equipment models,Yeah, CaterpillarDiversified product lineHave an intuitive understanding。
Aspect two
Safe and fun immersive experience
During the open day,Caterpillar didn't just hand out goggles to every visitor.,It was also emphasizedThe Importance of Workplace Safety in an Industrialized Environment,Let everyone be right“Safe”The two words have a more profound experience.。
At the same time, the visiting families are provided withChildcare services and recreational activities—— Play games 、Watch a movie,Consumed more than 40,000 doughnuts and cups of coffee 16000.,Full of interesting experience。
Aspect three
The torch ignites the road of innovation
Last Night of Open House,Adlai, governor of Illinois-Stevenson(Adlai E. Stevenson)Delivered a speech,And held a grand inauguration ceremony for the factory.——Start upD17000 electric device,A huge torch was lit to symbolize the million-horsepower engine produced in the new factory.,Illuminating Caterpillar Innovation、The road to progress。
KKBuilding Open Day,To be interesting、A meaty way to interact,Let the public feel cordiallyThe charm of heavy machineryAnd CaterpillarThe practical nature of continuous progress。KKThe birth of the building,MoreLaying the foundation for decades of innovation and development in the heavy machinery sector。
A Caterpillar employee shows visitors his workstation.
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