The company has not advertised for some time and this is the first time a media account has been awarded in the UK.
The creative account is handled by BSA Partners and is not affected by the awarding of the media account.
US brand Caterpillar, while best known on the high street for its boots and clothing, has its roots and core business in the construction industry providing industrial equipment for use in the power, forestry and construction industries, and has increasingly become involved in the issue of sustainable development.
Two years ago, the company introduced a line of licensed eyewear to sit alongside its existing footwear, watches and apparel ranges. The products included sunglasses and optical frames to add to its burgeoning clothing business.
The company was established in 1925 by Benjamin Holt and Daniel Best, after the merger of The Holt Manufacturing Company and the CL Best Tractor Company.
Starcom has recently picked up the media accounts for the South African Tourist Board and Green & Black's.
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