Carmeuse Selects Caterpillar’s Autonomous Hauling Solution to Deploy at Drummond Island Operation
Delivered by Caterpillar and supported by Fabick Cat, Carmeuse will integrate Cat® MineStar™ Command for hauling across its fleet of 777 trucks, alongside complementary MineStar capabilities for loaders and staff-supported equipment.
IRVING, Texas, May 4, 2026 – Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) today announced an agreement with Carmeuse, a global leader in lime and limestone production, to deploy Caterpillar’s autonomous hauling solution at the Carmeuse Drummond Island quarry in Drummond, Michigan.
Delivered by Caterpillar and supported by Fabick Cat, Carmeuse will integrate Cat® MineStar™ Command for hauling across its fleet of 777 trucks, alongside complementary MineStar capabilities for loaders and staff-supported equipment.
We are proud to partner with Caterpillar on this journey into autonomous haulage.
Caterpillar’s proven technology and expertise, combined with Carmeuse’s operational excellence, create a powerful platform to elevate us to new production horizons. This deployment reflects Carmeuse’s commitment to innovation and utilizing technology to future-proof our operations.
Todd Sheffer
Vice President Engineering
Carmeuse
Our autonomous solutions are tackling the quarry industry’s most pressing challenges by raising the bar on safety while enabling consistent, efficient production.
Our advanced technology will help take Carmeuse’s operations to the next level with greater safety, performance and positioning for the future.
John Shanahan
Senior Vice President of Resource Industries Sales, Services & Technology
Caterpillar
Building on Caterpillar’s success deploying autonomous systems in real‑world environments, including mining and quarries, the project highlights the company’s ongoing commitment to accelerate its autonomous technology to help customers solve their toughest challenges.
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About Carmeuse:
Carmeuse is a global manufacturer of lime, limestone and mineral-based products used in a variety of industrial, construction, soil improvement, and other applications. Carmeuse and its subsidiaries also offer equipment solutions and services to optimize our customers’ processes, improve safety, and provide reliable material supply. The North American headquarters for Carmeuse is in Pittsburgh, PA with over three dozen production facilities across the Eastern U.S. and Canada. For more information, visit www.carmeuse.com.
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For Release: Worldwide
Release Number: 58PR26 — May 2026
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