Case Corporation - CSE- Profile

Case Corporation designs, manufactures, markets and distributes farm equipment and light to medium-sized construction equipment. The product categories include loader/backhoes, skid steer loaders, high-horsepower farm tractors and self-propelled combines. The company also manufactures and distributes replacement parts for various models of farm and construction equipment. The company offers wholesale financing to dealers and retail financing for new and used equipment. The company's products are distributed through a network of independent dealers and distributors in more than 150 countries worldwide. The company has operations in the United States, Canada, France, the United Kingdom and other foreign countries. In 1998, the company acquired the sprayer business of the Tyler Industries division of IBOCO, Inc. and DMI, Inc. Agricultural equipment accounted for 57% of 1998 revenues; construction equipment, 36%; financing services, 6% and others 1%.