Empire Southwest
Government AdministrationArizona, United States201-500 Employees
Empire Southwest LLC is a government administration company based in Phoenix, Arizona, employing a workforce described as several hundred people. The firm operates within the Caterpillar equipment dealer ecosystem in the southwestern United States, serving the Arizona and Southeastern California service territories. A notable development in 2022 was Empire Cat’s acquisition of Cashman Equipment Co., a Nevada‑based Cat dealer serving Nevada and parts of Eastern California, signaling an expansion of its Cat dealership footprint. The organization has also pursued workforce development through partnerships with local higher education institutions, including Mesa Community College and Northern Arizona University, to support employees in advancing their degrees. Historically, Empire Cat expanded its structure through acquisitions, such as the 2018 purchase of Farm Boy Inc. from Berkshire Partners, to establish a separate entity within the Empire group.