Racine, Wis.-based Case Construction Equipment last week announced that Cargill, an international provider of food, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services, has selected Case as one of four preferred suppliers of construction equipment to its global operation.

Cargill operates in 68 countries around the world. According to Pat Hunt, director of strategic accounts, Case Construction Equipment, Case will support Cargill’s equipment needs through its global network of 11,500 dealer locations throughout the world.

“Case has an outstanding reputation and has earned preferred supplier status based on key criteria defined by those involved in equipment procurement and operation in our businesses,” said David Link, senior sourcing manager for Cargill. “This includes the performance and quality of Case equipment, the strength of its dealer network, a commitment to uptime, and the can-do attitude of its people. We expect our partnership with Case to help us improve our operations, reduce costs and better manage our assets.”

Case Construction Equipment’s full line of construction equipment includes loader/backhoes, articulated trucks, excavators, motor graders, wheel loaders, vibratory compaction rollers, crawler dozers, skid steers, compact track loaders and rough-terrain forklifts.