The Caterpillar stand at the bauma China 2018 exhibition in Shanghai
The U.S. global off-highway equipment maker heavyweight has multiple facilities in the world’s second-largest economy.
While none of its factories were in the worst-affected province, the company had delayed their reopening after the Lunar New Year by a week.
China accounts for up to 10% of Caterpillar’s sales.
A company spokesperson is quoted by Reuters news agency saying the manufacturer is following local government direction and monitoring the epidemic’s impact on its dealer network and supply chain.
