. . . . "e plant, which employs around 4,000 workers and has been open since 1965, is located on the outskirts of Charleroi in southern Belgium, a region that was once a thriving industrial belt.It notably produces hydraulic excavators and loaders while also manufacturing and assembling engines and parts components, including drives, gears, axles and cylinders.Caterpillar CEO Nicolas Polutnik was quoted by" .