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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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Current Report
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Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest
event reported): October 9,
2008
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CATERPILLAR
INC.
(Exact name of registrant as
specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
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1-768
(Commission File
Number)
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37-0602744
(IRS Employer Identification
No.)
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100 NE Adams Street, Peoria,
Illinois
(Address of principal executive
offices)
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61629
(Zip
Code)
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Registrant's telephone number,
including area code: (309)
675-1000
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Former name or former address, if
changed since last report: N/A
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Check the appropriate box below if
the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing
obligation of the registrant under any of the following
provisions:
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Written
communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR
230.425)
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Soliciting
material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
230.425)
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Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.13e-4(c))
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Item
8.01
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Other
Events.
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On October 9, 2008,
Caterpillar Inc. issued a press release announcing a new alignment of the
company's machine product and marketing organizations to strengthen customer
focus, position the company to achieve its 2010 and Vision 2020 goals and build
deep expertise in product development. The alignment results in
numerous officer changes effective January 1, 2009. The full text of
the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report, and incorporated
herein by reference.
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Item
9.01
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Financial
Statements and Exhibits.
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(d)
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Exhibits.
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Exhibit
99.1
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Caterpillar
Inc. press release dated October 9, 2008, announcing new alignment of
machine product and marketing organizations and new
officers.
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SIGNATURES
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Pursuant to
the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant
has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
thereunto duly authorized.
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CATERPILLAR
INC.
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By:
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/s/James
B. Buda
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Dated:
October 10, 2008
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James B.
Buda
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Vice
President, General Counsel and Secretary
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