Monday was the ceremonial grand opening for Caterpillar Suzhou. We had a big ceremony with dignitaries and visitors from all over China and the world. The guests of honor were the Suzhou government VIPs and three Caterpillar vice presidents. One of those VPs is my boss' boss' boss from Peoria. My boss' boss from Decatur, IL was also here. It made for a busy week with all of the upper management in town.
The Grand Opening consisted of a formal ceremony, tour of the factory, and a wine-soaked lunch at the Yangcheng Lake Fairmont Hotel. There were many speeches and we received many compliments on the appearance of the factory and the progress that has been made since the groundbreaking exactly two years ago.
I can tell you that all of us at the Suzhou plant feel very proud and excited to show off the factory. We are the first new machine plant that Caterpillar has built in over 20 years and the factory is world class.
Above, you can see pictures of the red carpet welcome area, three of my proud colleagues (Ellen, Mike, and Manley), the group assembly, and the row of VIPs.
The Grand Opening consisted of a formal ceremony, tour of the factory, and a wine-soaked lunch at the Yangcheng Lake Fairmont Hotel. There were many speeches and we received many compliments on the appearance of the factory and the progress that has been made since the groundbreaking exactly two years ago.
I can tell you that all of us at the Suzhou plant feel very proud and excited to show off the factory. We are the first new machine plant that Caterpillar has built in over 20 years and the factory is world class.
Above, you can see pictures of the red carpet welcome area, three of my proud colleagues (Ellen, Mike, and Manley), the group assembly, and the row of VIPs.
4 comments:
Congrats to all the Cat Families in Suzhou who have worked so hard to make this project a success!
A truely amazing accomplishment Tony. Congratulations to you and your colleagues.
Hi Family Cazzato,
We are moving to Suzhou later this year and wondered if it was possible to contact you for advice on residential areas?
Many thanks
Dear "camheath",
No problem on advice for living in Suzhou. The choices are actually pretty simple. Send me an email at tcazzato1@yahoo.com.
regards,
Tony
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