Caterpillar Acquires Australian Mining Software Firm RPMGlobal

The acquisition expands Caterpillar's portfolio of data-driven mining technology and software solutions.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Caterpillar Inc. has acquired RPMGlobal Holdings Limited, an Australian-based mining software company, in a move to expand its portfolio of data-driven mining technology and software solutions. The acquisition will allow Caterpillar to better serve its mining customers by combining RPMGlobal's software capabilities with Caterpillar's equipment and technology solutions.

Why it matters

The acquisition strengthens Caterpillar's position in the mining technology market, allowing the company to provide more comprehensive solutions to its mining customers. It also demonstrates Caterpillar's commitment to advancing the future of mining technology and helping customers improve mine site performance.

The details

Headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, RPMGlobal has deep domain expertise in mining technology enablement, providing customers with data-driven software solutions across the mining value chain. Caterpillar announced the agreement to acquire RPMGlobal in October 2025.

  • Caterpillar announced the agreement to acquire RPMGlobal in October 2025.
  • The acquisition was completed on February 17, 2026.

The players

Caterpillar Inc.

A leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.

RPMGlobal Holdings Limited

An Australian-based mining software company that provides data-driven software solutions across the mining value chain.

Denise Johnson

Group president, Caterpillar Resource Industries.

Richard Mathews

Chief executive officer, RPMGlobal.

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What they’re saying

“Acquiring RPMGlobal is a notable milestone supporting our strategy to solve the challenges our mining customers face every day. By combining RPMGlobal's software capabilities with Caterpillar's proven equipment and technology solutions, we will unlock new opportunities to help customers improve mine site performance, while advancing the future of mining technology in a way that is practical, scalable and grounded in their needs.”

— Denise Johnson, Group president, Caterpillar Resource Industries (Caterpillar Inc.)

“Given the complementary nature of the two companies' technology offerings, Caterpillar is an ideal home for both our people and our software products. By deeply integrating our solution sets, we will be able to better solve the most difficult challenges mining companies grapple with daily. The team and I are looking forward to working with the Caterpillar team for the benefit of our customers.”

— Richard Mathews, Chief executive officer, RPMGlobal (Caterpillar Inc.)

What’s next

RPMGlobal will continue to offer products and services under the RPMGlobal brand following the acquisition.

The takeaway

The acquisition of RPMGlobal strengthens Caterpillar's position as a leading provider of comprehensive mining technology solutions, allowing the company to better serve its mining customers and advance the future of mining technology.