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Caterpillar says to close facilities

Washington : Caterpillar Inc said yesterday it will close two facilities and is contemplating the closure of its engine manufacturing plant in Illinois, which could potentially result in about 880 job losses. The restructuring will affect its work tools facility in Waco, Texas, and its demonstration center in Panama. The work at the Texas facility will be shifted to Wamego, Kansas, affecting 200 positions.