CATERPILLAR (U.K.) LIMITED
Company Information
- Company Number
- 00484783
- Registered Address
- Peckleton Lane, Desford, Leicester, LE9 9JT
- Status
- Active
- Employee Count
- 2,568
- Turnover
- £1,331,377,000
- EBITDA
- £79,798,000
Additional Details
- Website
- https://cat.com
- Company Type
- Private limited Company
- Incorporated On
- 27 July 1950
- Nature of Business
- 28220 - Manufacture of lifting and handling equipment28921 - Manufacture of machinery for mining28922 - Manufacture of earthmoving equipment
- Industries
- Education, Energy, Lifestyle And Entertainment, Manufacturing, Raw Materials And Intermediate Goods, Road Travel, Safety And Security, Supply Chain, Manufacturing And Commerce Models
- Region
- East Midlands
Time to Pay
Payment Timeline
Payment Features
Payment Score History
Performance Reports History
| Reporting Period | Filing Date | Average Time to Pay (days) | Paid within 30 days | Paid 31-60 days | Paid after 60 days | Not Paid within Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 29 Jul 2025 | 57 | 5% | 68% | 27% | 32% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 29 Jan 2025 | 56 | 4% | 72% | 24% | 28% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 30 Jul 2024 | 56 | 5% | 69% | 26% | 30% |
| 01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | 29 Jul 2022 | 64 | 5% | 63% | 32% | 39% |
| 01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | 30 Jul 2021 | 59 | 5% | 61% | 35% | 40% |
| 01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | 29 Jan 2021 | 56 | 11% | 68% | 21% | 26% |
| 01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 | 30 Jul 2020 | 54 | 14% | 66% | 20% | 25% |
| 01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | 29 Jan 2020 | 51 | 21% | 64% | 15% | 21% |
| 01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 | 27 Jul 2018 | 47 | 27% | 58% | 15% | 22% |
Payment Time Trends
Payment Distribution Trends
Invoice Payment Practices
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Payment Terms
Standard payment terms
Caterpillar (U.K.) Limited's standard payment terms are Immediate (invoices paid on the next available payment run), Net Thirty (payments made within 30 days of invoice date), Net Monthly (invoices paid at the end of the following month) or Net Sixty (payments made within 60 days of invoice date). The majority of suppliers are on Net Sixty or Net Monthly payment terms, with a signed payment terms agreement in place for any supplier on sixty days. Immediate payment terms are in place for certain smaller suppliers and those with long lead times. There were no changes to our standard payment terms during the reporting period, with the maximum payment period being 60 days.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
N/A
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
60
Dispute Resolution Process
Overdue invoices or payment queries should be raised with the relevant Accounts Payable team (Desford or Peterlee) or the supplier can speak to their Caterpillar buyer. Accounts Payable will work with Global Purchasing to resolve price variances, Receiving/Goods In or Material Planning to resolve receipt grief, or the budget holder to resolve issues with goods received or the service performed. Invoices for Desford (Building Construction Products) should be emailed in PDF format to caterpillar_uk_invoices@cat.com and queries can be raised through Supplier Connect (https://supplierconnect.cat.com). Invoices for Peterlee (Articulated Trucks) should be emailed in PDF format to accountspeterlee@cat.com or sent to Caterpillar (U.K.) Limited, North West Industrial Estate, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2HX.
Other Payment Information
Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?
For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.
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Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?
This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.
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Does this business offer supply chain finance?
This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.
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Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
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During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
No information available
Company Summary
CATERPILLAR (U.K.) LIMITED is a subsidiary of the global machinery and equipment company, Caterpillar Inc. It was established in the United Kingdom in 1952 and is headquartered in Desford, Leicestershire.
The company specializes in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines. Some of their well-known products include bulldozers, excavators, wheel loaders, and backhoe loaders.
Caterpillar (U.K.) Limited is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. These include using renewable energy sources, reducing emissions from its operations, and promoting energy efficiency. The company also offers sustainable solutions to its customers, such as hybrid and electric-powered equipment.
The key people at CATERPILLAR (U.K.) LIMITED include Tony Popplewell, the Managing Director, and Chris Curfman, the Vice President of Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. They lead a team of over 10,000 employees across the UK.
The company has a dedicated sustainability program called "Caterpillar in the Community," which focuses on environmental stewardship, community development, and employee engagement. They also support various charitable organizations and community initiatives through their foundation, the Caterpillar Foundation.
To contact CATERPILLAR (U.K.) LIMITED, individuals can visit their website at www.cat.com/uk or their registered office at Peckleton Lane, Desford, Leicestershire, LE9 9JT. The website provides information on their products, services, and sustainability efforts.
