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Dr. Lixin Peng Named Vice President – Engineering, China Area Business Organization

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Dr. Lixin Peng Named Vice President – Engineering, China Area Business Organization

COLUMBUS, Ind.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Cummins Inc. (NYS: CMI) has named Dr. Lixin Peng Vice President – Engineering, China Area Business Organization (ABO), effective April 1.

As Vice President – Engineering, China ABO, Dr. Peng will remain responsible for strategic planning and development of Fit-For-Market (FFM) products, engineering support for our customers and joint venture (JV) partners, functional excellence for Product Environmental Management (PEM), Engineering quality and Value Package Introduction (VPI). In addition, Dr. Peng will be responsible for strategic alignment of the engineering function within and between the Engine Business Unit (EBU), Power Generation Business Unit (PGBU), Distribution Business Unit (DBU) and Components Business Unit in China and globally.

“Lixin has demonstrated great leadership in developing the right products for the China market over the past two years, driving the growth of the China engineering team and collaborating effectively with China business teams, JV partners and corporate organizations,” said Steven Chapman, Group Vice President – China and Russia and Vice President, Cummins Inc. “Lixin’s in-depth engineering expertise, solid understanding of customers’ requirements, and knowledge of the markets will continue to add great value for Cummins.”

Dr. Peng joined Cummins in July 2007, first as the Heavy Duty engineering leader in Columbus, Ind., and then as the China EBU Engineering leader before taking the role of Executive Director – Engineering, China ABO in 2011. Prior to joining Cummins, Dr. Peng was Vice President and Chief Technical Officer of Shanghai Diesel Co., Vice President of Engineering of Advance Propulsion Technology Inc., Computer Aided Engineering (CAE)/design leader at FEV Engine Technology and Supervisor for Chrysler Canada.

Dr. Peng holds his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Hunan University in China and a Ph.D. from McMaster University in Canada. During his career, Dr. Peng has won various international and national awards and owns a number of U.S. patents. Many of his studies have been published in professional journals.

About Cummins

Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business units that design, manufacture, distribute and service diesel and natural gas engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission solutions and electrical power generation systems. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana, (USA) Cummins currently employs approximately 46,000 people worldwide and serves customers in approximately 190 countries and territories through a network of approximately 600 company-owned and …read more
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Gino Butera Named Vice President, Managing Director and Cummins Africa ABO Leader

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Gino Butera Named Vice President, Managing Director and Cummins Africa ABO Leader

COLUMBUS, Ind.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Cummins Inc. (NYS: CMI) named Gino Butera VicePresident, Managing Director and Africa ABO Leader. Butera is taking over for Ron Somerville who announced his retirement late last week. The transition will begin in April, with Butera assuming full responsibility by June.

“Our Africa strategy requires us to identify and select our best to lead, grow our business, and set up world class customer sales, service and support throughout the Continent,” said Pamela Carter, Vice President and President, Distribution Business, Cummins Inc. “Gino is one of our best, most experienced and most respected leaders in Cummins. We are confident that he will continue the strong momentum our recent leaders and team have begun.”

Butera served as the Executive Managing Director of the Asia Pacific distribution business since 2008. This region includes a number of strategically important, high growth Distribution Business Unit geographies including South Pacific (Australia / New Zealand), Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, China, and India. Under his leadership, the Asia Pacific distribution business has achieved over 1 billion dollars in revenue.

Prior to his current role, Butera has held a number of leadership and line roles, including the managing director of the South Pacific Distribution business, the CFO and Director of Corporate Services for the South Pacific ABO, and a number of finance roles in Australia and Columbus, Indiana. Gino holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Monash University and is a Certified Public Accountant.

About Cummins

Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business units that design, manufacture, distribute and service diesel and natural gas engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission solutions and electrical power generation systems. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana, (USA) Cummins currently employs approximately 46,000 people worldwide and serves customers in approximately 190 countries and territories through a network of approximately 600 company-owned and independent distributor locations and approximately 6,500 dealer locations. Cummins earned $1.65 billion on sales of $17.3 billion in 2012. Press releases can be found on the Web at cummins.com or cumminsengines.com. Follow Cummins on Twitter at http://twitter.com/cumminsengines and on YouTube at http://youtube.com/cumminsengines.

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Guangxi Cummins Engine Company Celebrates Official Start of Operations with Completion of First Engi

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Guangxi Cummins Engine Company Celebrates Official Start of Operations with Completion of First Engine

LIUZHOU CITY, Guangxi Province, China–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Today, the first Cummins L9.3 engine rolled off the production line at Guangxi Cummins Engine Company Limited (Guangxi Cummins), the 50:50 joint venture between Cummins Inc. (NYS: CMI) and LiuGong Machinery (Shenzhen: 000528), marking the official start of operations in Liuzhou, southern China.

The 9.3-liter engine is designed and built in China specifically for construction equipment to meet the demand of both LiuGong and other equipment manufacturers. The engine is available in multiple versions to meet various off-road emissions standards.

“This new engine will complement Cummins existing product and manufacturing capabilities in China and focus specifically on the mainstream domestic construction markets,” said Dave Crompton, Vice President, Engine Business, Cummins Inc. “It signifies an important move for Cummins to invest in meeting the unique demands of the local market by optimizing for performance, fuel economy and cost. I am confident that this customer-focused approach is laying a solid foundation for the continuous success of the new product platform and that of the new joint venture.”

Evolved from the world class Cummins L8.9 engine platform, the L9.3 engine is rated 162 kW (220 hp) and offers superior low-end torque for wheel-loader applications with 5T-bucket load. With specially designed and patented power curve for wheel loaders and optimized combustion for wheel loader duty cycles, the L9.3 engine is uniquely positioned to meet customer requirements for strong power delivery, fast response and operational efficiency. The optimized components and engine features are engineered to deliver high reliability, improved fuel efficiency and performance for off-highway customers.

“Guangxi Cummins enjoys a natural advantage in leveraging Cummins technological leadership and LiuGong’s rich application experience in the construction machinery market,” said Steve Chapman, Group Vice President for China and Russia, Cummins Inc. “This unique value proposition is of vital importance while we explore more market opportunities with an expanded product portfolio. As construction machinery OEMs in China play an increasingly important role in the global market, we expect that the development and optimization of Cummins engines for their equipment will add value to the industry.”

Guangxi Cummins is the first Cummins manufacturing facility in China dedicated to providing power for the construction machinery market. It is also one of the largest production facilities for off-highway diesel engines in China. The total investment on the company exceeds RMB 1 billion (US $160 million). Covering an area of 200,000 square meters, the initial production capacity …read more
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Eaton and Cummins Announce Powertrain Package for North American Heavy Duty Truck Market – New Offer

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Eaton and Cummins Announce Powertrain Package for North American Heavy Duty Truck Market – New Offering Expected to Deliver 3-6 Percent Better Fuel Economy

NASHVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton and Cummins Inc. (NYS: CMI) today unveiled a new powertrain package for the North American heavy duty truck market that is expected to deliver 3-6 percent fuel economy improvements, lower preventative maintenance costs, and total lifecycle cost improvements. The new product integrates an Eaton Fuller Advantage Series automated transmission with new Cummins ISX15 SmartTorque2 ratings. The product will be available in the fall of 2013 for linehaul, regional haul and less-than-truckload applications.

Speaking at a media event today at The American Trucking Associations annual Technology & Maintenance Council meeting, executives from both companies said this product announcement is the result of a long-standing collaboration between Eaton and Cummins. The powertrain package promises to deliver a more fuel efficient, reliable and robust powertrain package.

“Cummins and Eaton have had an extensive technical and business relationship over the years, in which we have collaborated on powertrain solutions for the North American on-highway markets that we serve,” said Lori Thompson, Cummins Vice President – Truck and Bus OEM Business. “This latest chapter in our partnership combines some of the best technologies from both companies and makes them smarter; delivering the level of fuel economy improvements that our customers have come to expect.”

“The collaboration between the Eaton and Cummins teams has resulted in a superior powertrain package with which both fleet owners and professional drivers will be thrilled,” said Tim Sinden, president – North American Truck Operations, Eaton’s Vehicle Group. “The level of integration between this transmission and engine is best in class in the North American heavy duty truck market.”

The Eaton Fuller Advantage Series automated transmission will be offered as a small ratio step Over-Drive model with new Cummins ISX15 SmartTorque2 ratings; the ISX15 415 ST2 with torque of 1450/1650 ft-lbs, and the ISX15 450 ST2 with torque of 1550 ft-lbs /1,750 ft-lbs. Through a combination of hardware and software enhancements, the powertrain package benefits include:

  • Integrated power, fuel and shifting strategies to provide three and six percent fuel economy improvement for linehaul and regional haul applications;
  • Optimized engine and transmission communications and new control logic enable further engine downspeeding in the over-drive position, and the effective use of direct drive technology in operational conditions required for a blend …read more
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Cummins Named One of World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere

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Cummins Named One of World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere

COLUMBUS, Ind.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Today, Cummins Inc. (NYS: CMI) has been named to the Ethisphere Institute‘s list of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for a sixth consecutive year.

The Ethisphere Institute recognizes companies that outperform their industry peers when it comes to ethical behavior. A record number of companies applied to make the 2013 list.

“We’re pleased to receive this recognition from the Ethisphere Institute,” said Mark Sifferlen, Vice President, Ethics and Compliance, Cummins Inc. “Cummins has a long history of operating in a transparent, ethical manner, with integrity and responsibility. These qualities are part of our culture and they play a key in the success of our company.”

“Not only did more companies apply for the World’s Most Ethical Companies recognition this year than any year in the past, which demonstrates that ethical activity is an important part of many of these companies’ business models, but we are also seeing more companies be proactive and create new initiatives that expand ethics programs,” said Alex Brigham, Executive Director of Ethisphere.

Companies applying to be on Ethisphere’s list must complete a lengthy survey and the institute then reviews their ethics codes and any litigation or regulatory infractions the companies might be involved in.

The complete list of ethical companies can be viewed at http://ethisphere.com/wme.

About Cummins

Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business units that design, manufacture, distribute and service diesel and natural gas engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission solutions and electrical power generation systems. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana, (USA) Cummins currently employs approximately 44,000 people worldwide and serves customers in approximately 190 countries and territories through a network of approximately 600 company-owned and independent distributor locations and approximately 6,500 dealer locations. Cummins earned $1.66 billion on sales of $17.3 billion in 2012. Press releases can be found on the Web at www.cummins.com. Follow Cummins on Twitter at @Cummins and on YouTube at CumminsInc.

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