1899
1899

John Fabick Sr. and his father, Philip Fabick, opened Tower Grove Livery Stable in St. Louis, MO.

1899 Fabick Cat Timeline
1904
1904

The first "Caterpillar" track-type tractor, was operated in California.

1917
1917

The John Fabick Tractor Company is founded when John Fabick Sr. began selling Cletrac Tractors.

1925
1925

The Caterpillar Tractor Co. forms and names a competitor their designated dealer.

1926
1926

John Fabick Sr. developed the Allwork tractor line to compete with Caterpillar.

1927
1927

Caterpillar reversed decision, naming John Fabick Tractor co. as their exclusive St. Louis dealer.

1939
1939

Oil was struck in Salem, IL so John Fabick Tractor Co. opened a satellite branch.

1946
1946

The Fabick Aircraft Division was born allowing travel between branches and rural customers.

1956
1956

The interstate highway system construction elevated used equipment demand in St. Louis.

1963
1963

The John Fabick Tractor Co. provided equipment to help build the Gateway Arch.

1966
1966

John Fabick Tractor Co. machines help build Busch Stadium; home to the St. Louis Cardinals.

1974
1974

The John Fabick Tractor Co. and NC Machinery supported the Trans-Alaska Pipeline.

1982
1982

FABCO Inc. was created after joining 2 dealerships in WI and Upper MI.

1997
1997

Current president, Doug Fabick, becomes dealer principal.

2001
2001

FABCO Rents formed an alliance with Lincoln Contractors Supply Inc., a local WI Company.

2002
2002

The John Fabick Tractor Co. acquired E. A. Martin.

2005
2005

The John Fabick Tractor Co. joined 3 other dealerships to form Pipeline Machinery.

2007
2007

FABCO set up the FABTECH Service Technician Education Center in Appleton, WI.

2015
2015

The John Fabick Tractor Co. and FABCO Inc merged to become the Fabick Cat of today!

2017
2017

Fabick Cat celebrated its centennial anniversary.

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