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Kifowit Visits Aurora Caterpillar Plant

AURORA, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to connect with local businesses, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, toured Caterpillar’s Aurora plant on Wednesday, Jan. 22 to learn more about Caterpillar and how Illinois can improve job creation in the state.

 

“Visiting businesses like Caterpillar provides me the opportunity for one-on-one discussions with employers about what I can do in Springfield to help improve our state’s business climate,” Kifowit said.   “I had a wonderful time touring the facility and learning how Caterpillar continues to have success.  I look forward to meeting with other businesses in the community and finding ways to help them create jobs and prosper.”

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Caterpillar is the world’s largest manufacturer for construction and mining equipment. The plant in Aurora opened for business in 1958 and today employs over 2,800 workers who help build Medium Wheel Loaders, Large Wheel Loaders, Wheel Dozers, Hydraulic Excavators, Landfill Compactors, Soil Compactors, and Lower Powertrain Components. During the tour, Kifowit discussed job creation, workers’ safety and what lessons from Caterpillar’ success as a top industry leader can be used to help other companies succeed.

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Kifowit represents the 84th District, which includes portions of Aurora, Boulder Hill, Montgomery, Naperville and Oswego. For more information, please contact Rep. Kifowit at her constituent service office at 630-585-1308, email Stephanie.Kifowit@att.net or visit her website at www.ILDistrict84.com.

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