Marking a major milestone in Sri Lanka’s construction industry, UTE, the country’s trusted dealer for Caterpillar® equipment, has delivered a brand new Cat® D8 Track-Type Tractor to NEM Construction Pvt. Ltd. This marks the largest machine in its class in Sri Lanka, and reinforces UTE’s role as the country’s leading heavy machinery supplier. With a partnership spanning over 45 years, NEM Construction once again places its trust in UTE and Caterpillar® to support its large-scale projects. The addition of the Cat® D8 is expected to improve operational efficiency, further cementing UTE’s reputation as the go-to supplier for world-class construction equipment in Sri Lanka. UTE, the sole authorized dealer for Caterpillar® in Sri Lanka, has been playing a critical role in nation building by providing expertise and cutting-edge machinery to Sri Lankan projects since 1947.

The delivery of the Cat® D8 track-type tractor underscores the continued strengthening of the value-adding relationship between NEM Construction and UTE. UTE has consistently met the high standards that NEM Construction has consistently expected over the decades. Moreover, this event holds special significance as Caterpillar® celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. The purchase of the Cat® D8 machine highlights the trust that customers place in the Cat® brand, not only for its superior performance, reliability and productivity, but also for UTE’s unmatched expertise, after-sales service and extensive product support. Mr. Raja Nanayakkara, Chairman/Manager of NEM Construction (Pvt) Ltd., said, “I am truly delighted to own 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 because of their professionalism, dedication and after-sales service. Their serviceability and capacity, supported by a genuine Cat® spare parts warehouse, are unmatched. It is this unique combination that motivated me to purchase the Cat® D8 machine from UTE.”