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CASE CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT SUPPORTS CHICAGO CHILDREN'S MUSEUM

Contact:
Natalie Kreiger
Chicago Children's Museum
312.464.7727

May 23, 2008

Chicago Children’s Museum (CCM) this week welcomes Case Construction Equipment as a supporter of the museum’s newest permanent exhibit, Skyline. Case Construction Equipment has signed on for a two-year partnership in support of the National Science Foundation-backed exhibit which opened in November, 2007.

“We are proud to partner this great company with such an innovative exhibit,” said CCM President and CEO Jennifer Farrington. “As Skyline inspires children to create without limits, Case Construction Equipment does the same by taking ideas and turning them into realities.”

“At Case Construction Equipment, we are committed to partnerships within our communities—and our support of Chicago Children’s Museum exhibit is another example,” said James Hasler, Vice President, Case Construction Equipment. “The Skyline exhibit illustrates the use of technology in the construction industry. Plus, it engages the next generation of engineers, architects and equipment operators that will help build our world tomorrow.”

The exhibit begins with the Skyscraper Challenge. Children and caregivers can use Chicago’s spectacular cityscape as their inspiration to create the tallest building in Chicago, like the Sears Tower, or one with the most square-footage, like The Merchandise Mart. As they work, a camera will take photographs that families can narrate and make into their own story. They can hear and see their story on a special computer at the museum, then visit CCM’s Web site to view it at their home or library.

But wait—there’s more to this exhibit than just skyscrapers. Even the youngest visitors can try their hand in the Construction Zone, and create large-scale buildings, vehicles, and sculptures!  Families can learn about what makes buildings stable at Triangles are the Strongest Shape and witness the Trump Tower being built in the Trump Tower Time Lapse. 

About Case
Case Construction Equipment sells and supports a full line of construction equipment around the world, including the No. 1 loader/backhoes, articulated trucks, excavators, telescopic handlers, motor graders, wheel loaders, vibratory compaction rollers, crawler dozers, skid steers, compact track loaders and rough-terrain forklifts. Through Case dealers, customers have access to a true professional partner – with world-class equipment and aftermarket support, industry-leading warranties and flexible financing. More information is available at www.casece.com. Case is a division of CNH Global N.V. (NYSE: CNH), a majority-owned subsidiary of Fiat S.p.A. (FIA.MI).

About Chicago Children’s Museum
Chicago Children’s Museum is a non-profit organization committed to creating a community where play and learning connect. CCM teaches children through hands-on, interactive exhibits and programs. With over fifteen interactive exhibits such as, The Allstate Foundation presents Play It Safe and new activities daily, every visit is unique for parents, caregivers, educators and children from toddlers-to 10 years.

Located at Navy Pier, Chicago’s number one attraction at 700 East Grand Avenue, CCM is the final stop for CTA buses #29, #65, #66 and #124. For more information, please visit www.ChicagoChildrensMuseum.org.

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