UTE delivers Sri Lanka’s largest Cat D8 Track-Type Tractor to NEM Construction

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From left: UTE CEO Deepthi Hewageegana, Director Distribution – India Mani Rajan, Caterpillar Inc. Vice President – Distribution – Japan and Asia South (India and SE Asia) Joe Moscato, NEM Construction Chairman/MD Raja Nanayakkara , UTE Chairman Prasan Fernando, Director Priath Fernando, Senior General Manager – Operations Duminda Perera

In a major milestone for Sri Lanka’s construction industry, UTE, the country’s trusted dealer for Caterpillar equipment, has handed over a brand-new Cat D8 Track-Type Tractor to NEM Construction Ltd. This marks the biggest machine of its class in Sri Lanka, reinforcing UTE’s role as the leading provider of heavy machinery in the country. With a partnership spanning over 45 years, NEM Construction has once again placed its trust in UTE and Caterpillar to support its large-scale projects. The addition of the Cat D8 is expected to enhance operational efficiency, further solidifying UTE’s reputation as the go-to supplier for world-class construction equipment in Sri Lanka. UTE, the sole authorised dealer for Caterpillar in Sri Lanka, continues to play a pivotal role in building the nation from 1947 by providing expertise and cutting-edge machinery for Sri Lankan projects.

The handover of the Cat D8 Track-Type Tractor underscores the continuous strengthening of a value adding relationship between NEM Construction and UTE. The high standards continuously expected by NEM Construction over the decades has been consistently met by UTE. Moreover, this event holds special significance as Caterpillar celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. The purchase of the Cat D8 machine, highlights the trust customers not only place in the Cat brand, for its superior performance, reliability and productivity but also on UTE’s unparalleled expertise, after-sales services, and comprehensive product support. NEM Construction Ltd. Chairman/MD Raja Nanayakkara, said, “I am truly delighted to own yet another Cat machine as it is a superior product, and its reputation speaks for itself. I have been associated with UTE and Cat for the past 45 years, mainly due to their professionalism, dedication, and after-sales services. Their service capability and capacity supported by a genuine Cat parts store are unmatched. It is this exceptional combination that motivated me to purchase the Cat D8 machine from UTE.”

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