1981: Rimco Cat was founded in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

1981: We began our tradition of annually hosting diesel mechanic vocational competitions.

1999: Cat machinery was used in the construction of the Tren Urbano.

1993-1995 | 1999: We were recognized as the world leader in the sale of Olympian electric generators.

1997: Rimco Cat Rental San Juan opened its doors.

1999: Rimco Cat Rental Arecibo opened its doors.

2001: The Museum of Art of Puerto Rico began exhibiting the murals La Construcción by Rafael Tufiño, La Agricultura by Augusto Marín, and La Industria by Carlos Raquel, from our collection.

2001: Rimco Cat Rental Ponce opened its doors.

2003: We inaugurated our facilities in Barbados.

2006: We unveiled our new logo.

2011: We celebrated our 30th anniversary.

2012: We launched the corporate strategy “United we will build our path toward the future.”

2013: Donation of marine engines to Miguel Such Vocational School.

2016: Caterpillar named us as an official distributor in Cuba.

2016: AGCO named us as its Massey Ferguson, Valtra, and Challenger farm tractor distributor.

2018: The Center for Educational Innovation in NYC recognized our work with vocational schools in Puerto Rico.

2018: We opened our doors in the Mariel Special Development Zone in Cuba.

2018: We launched our strategy “United. Committed. Stronger.”

2018: Caterpillar recognized us as the highest-performing distributor in Latin America.

2019: We launched the Next Gen excavator series.

2019: Mitsubishi Logisnext named us as the distributor for Cat Lift Trucks and Jungheinrich forklifts.

2020: Caterpillar awarded our electric generator marketing campaign. 

2020: Caterpillar recognized our facilities in San Juan as a 4 Star Retail Branch.

2021: We became a Kalmar distributer in Puerto Rico and the Eastern Caribbean.

2021: We celebrated our 40th anniversary.