Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, Ill., marks the 350th Cat Rental Store opening in North America with the grand opening of the Louisiana Rents in Belle Chase, La. This year also marks the fifth year in operation for The Cat Rental Store Brand. Locally owned and operated, Cat Rental Stores are designed to serve as one-stop shopping opportunities for equipment rental and supplies for contractors. Along with a full line of Caterpillar machines, the stores also stock a variety of specialty items and equipment from other manufacturers such as portable generators, light towers, saws and aerial lifts.