Caterpillar equipment distributor and service provider across construction, agriculture, and power generation
Altorfer Cat operates a multi-channel equipment distribution and service business serving construction, agriculture, mining, and power generation sectors. The tech stack is dominated by Microsoft enterprise tools (Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Dataverse) alongside specialized CAD and GPS software (AutoCAD, Trimble, Leica), indicating a hybrid workflow between sales/CRM operations and technical field work. Active hiring is concentrated in operations and engineering roles, with projects focused on rental-system optimization, parts-and-service revenue growth, and custom power-solution design—revealing operational focus on reducing downtime and shop efficiency.
Altorfer Inc. is a privately held equipment distributor headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with 1,001–5,000 employees. For over 60 years, the company has supplied Caterpillar machinery and related products to construction, agriculture, landscaping, material handling, rental, mining, governmental, trucking, and power generation industries. Beyond equipment sales, Altorfer operates a service and parts division, generates custom power solutions, and manages a rental fleet. The organization spans distribution, rental operations, technical service, parts fulfillment, and field support, with geographic coverage across the United States.
Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement, Power Platform, Dataverse, and Power Automate for CRM and business operations; AutoCAD, Inventor, Trimble Earthworks, and Leica for design and field surveying; Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) for collaboration.
Key projects include rental-system optimization (logging missed opportunities in iRental), parts and service revenue growth, lead generation and customer relationship building, and custom power-solution design including advanced switchgear and paralleling controls for stationary generator packages.
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