Cummins Inc.

Despite the preparedness hype at the start of each hurricane season, a recent survey by Cummins* found most people (75%) still wished they had been more prepared for the storm. 52% wanted more food and water; 47% desired flashlights, batteries and phone chargers; and 66% wished they had back-up power for their home. Survey respondents endured significant inconveniences and financial setbacks as

As we've highlighted in previous articles, when the power goes out in your community, a Cummins home standby generator helps provide safety and peace of mind for your family, and yes, even your pets.  With power outages around the United States on the rise - caused by everything from extreme weather events like hurricanes and blizzards, to summer heat waves and excess stress on an aging gr

Being prepared for severe weather can help keep children safe and comforted during a storm or power outage. Severe weather is a threat across the country. In late August, Hurricane Lane brought over four feet of rain to Hawaii, resulting in power outages across many of the islands. After an active 2017 hurricane season, the Southeast is on high alert as we enter peak hurricane season, at the

From more powerful, secure networks and universal connectivity, to advanced technologies and enterprise-wide data hubs, manufacturing's technological future has many facets and possibilities. Today, we're seeing examples of technological advancements within Cummins' 90-plus Manufacturing plants across the globe.  One example is the Collaborative Robot. What is a collaborative robot (Cob

Cummins recently announced that it is returning to stock car competition, with the company inking a three race deal to sponsor the No. 14 Ford driven by Clint Bowyer of Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.  Cummins will sponsor Bowyer's No. 14 car at three of the most prestigious races on the NASCAR calendar: Bristol, Indianapolis and Talladega. While the spon

1. Never leave an animal in a parked vehicle. Cars heat up very quickly, and as the temperature rises, your pet runs the risk of suffering from heat exhaustion or a fatal heat stroke. Also, leaving animals in cars is illegal in several states. 2. Keep your pets hydrated. Dogs can become dehydrated very quickly, so make sure they have access to plenty of fresh, clean water when it's hot outdoors

Role: Shop Operations Lead Location: Kothrud Engine Plant (KEP), Pune, India, Power Systems Business Unit Years of Service: 13 Years at Cummins, 15 Years in Manufacturing Education: Bachelor's Degree in Production Engineering, North Maharashtra University, India; Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur, India; Post Graduate Executive Mana

The Summer Engineering Experience for Kids (SEEK) is the largest summer engineering program geared toward African-American and other underrepresented elementary school youth in the U.S. The three-week program is wrapping up its 12th year, and with Cummins support the program recently completed its first summer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. SEEK gives elementary aged students the opportunity to learn

Meteorologists are predicting a quieter hurricane season for 2018, but that doesn't mean that you should skip out on preparing your home for severe weather - it only takes one. So how do you select the right type of generator to ensure that you won't be without power in the event of an emergency? Learn more on the FLASH blog: https://protect-your-home.org/2018/07/30/protecting-your-home-against

An important way to prep your home before traveling is to make it appear that your home is still being lived in.  1. Place a temporary hold on your mail or have a friend pick it up to ensure your mailbox is not overfilled or packages are left pilling up on your doorstep.  2. Install timers on lights in and around your house, giving the appearance people are going in and out. Most t