Tenneco to Produce Diesel Engine Aftertreatment Systems for Caterpillar

Tenneco has become a global diesel emission control system integration supplier to Caterpillar, which makes construction and mining equipment, as well as diesel engines. In this role, Tenneco will work with Caterpillar to develop and produce diesel engine aftertreatment systems for Caterpillar engines. These aftertreatment systems, along with Caterpillar’s leading engine emissions reduction technology, will be used globally to meet stricter diesel emissions regulations that phase in beginning early in the next decade.

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Tenneco has become a global diesel emission control system integration supplier to Caterpillar, which makes construction and mining equipment, as well as diesel engines. In this role, Tenneco will work with Caterpillar to develop and produce diesel engine aftertreatment systems for Caterpillar engines. These aftertreatment systems, along with Caterpillar’s leading engine emissions reduction technology, will be used globally to meet stricter diesel emissions regulations that phase in beginning early in the next decade.

Tenneco will collaborate with Caterpillar to ensure that the right technologies are in place to support the company’s aftertreatment strategies. Both companies have already begun development work for these programs.

“We are extremely excited to work with Caterpillar in helping address its global emission control needs going forward,” said Gregg Sherrill, Tenneco chairman and CEO. “We plan to leverage our industry-leading advanced technology and our unmatched global engineering and manufacturing footprint to support Caterpillar in its relentless drive to provide customers with innovative products worldwide.”