What they were up against.
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.
While firmly #1 in the United States, the Caterpillar® Paving Products division lagged behind the brand’s other prolific divisions on an international stage. The division had a strong foundation but needed help telling its specific story to improve sales and perception globally.
The first chapter in Paving Products’ new story opened alongside a newly constructed Visitor Center at their division headquarters. Guests of the facility are greeted with bold images of pacing sites and enormous equipment showrooms. As visitors stay to conduct business, they’re treated to both comfort and education, including a visitors-only lounge area, on-site demonstration area and a machine training lab.
An instant success, Caterpillar needed to act quickly to leverage the momentum from the Visitor Center to progress on a grander scale.
What we did to help.
An instant success, Caterpillar needed to act quickly to leverage the momentum from the Visitor Center to progress on a grander scale. Working with the Cat Paving Team, we concepted and developed a world-class digital and environmental experience to raise awareness of Cat Paving as a serious global player, drive engagement and generate sales in a new dynamic way. The goal was to take the essence of the Visitor Center beyond the physical venue.
We raised awareness through an enhanced dealer kit featuring the latest product updates, business trends and corporate information. We drove engagement by developing sales tools that empower the dealer network to engage in meaningful conversations with their customers. We supported sales by designing a state-of-the-art showroom to demonstrate the latest product and position Cat as a world leader in innovation.
Work we did:
- Identity
- Image System
- Messaging
- Sales Tools
- Experiential/Environmental
- Advertising Online/Offline
- Digital
Video
What happened next.
The new communication management system and the content it entailed followed in the footsteps of the Visitor Center, making an immediate impact. More than 2,500 prospects have visited the Visitor Center in the wake of the campaign and experienced a significant increase in close rate.