Cummins celebrates evolution of Centum™ Series product line with 2-day launch event at Minnesota Power Systems Headquarters
Global power leader Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) marked the launch of its newest product line, an evolution of the Centum™ Series generator sets, with a 2-day event at their Power Systems headquarters in Fridley, Minnesota. The celebration, held on 9th and 10th April 2024, highlighted the new C1750D6E, C2000D6E, C2750D6E and C3000D6EB generator sets, designed for mission critical applications and backed by a pair of new engine platforms: the QSK50 (C1750D6E and C2000D6E) and QSK78 (C2750D6E and C3000D6EB).
The launch event was well attended by over 100 customers from around the globe and representatives from the critical industries and applications the Centum Series powers such as data centers, healthcare facilities and waste-water treatment plants. Attendees received an exclusive look at the new generator sets as well as a showcase of Cummins' fully integrated power systems including transfer switches, system level controls and remote monitoring. Cummins senior leadership, including Jennifer Rumsey, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, were in attendance and presented to the audience as well as toured the product showcase with local government and national media representatives.
"We are extremely excited to share the next generation products that we have worked diligently to bring to life. We introduced the first Centum Series models at 1250kW and 1500kW on the 38-liter platform in July 2022, recently the 1750kW and 2000kW models based on the 50-liter engine and now introduce the 2750kW and 3000kW models based on the 78-liter engine. Keeping with the Centum Series promise, these products build on decades of experience meeting our customers' mission critical needs, and deliver a step change improvement in power density, assured reliability, sustainability and low emissions. We are on a mission to stay in the forefront of innovative power solutions and will remain committed to our customers, our industry and our planet." Comments Vipul Tandon, Executive Director, Global Power Generation.
Other highlights of the event were learning session hosted by Cummins business leaders, engineers and subject matter experts educating attendees on the company’s long-term commitment to Power Generation innovation and exclusive insights to Cummins’ cleaner future of alternative fuels and their overarching Destination Zero strategy. Customers had the opportunity to tour Cummins’ Power Systems plant, the Acoustical Technology Center, and the recently launched microgrid testing lab, the Power Integration Center, all housed with the Fridley, Minnesota manufacturing plant campus. Watch a recap of the festivities here.
The celebration of the latest addition to Cummins' Centum Series marks their commitment to power generation and the needs of mission critical customers with a promise of continuous advancement and progress towards a sustainable future. The new products celebrated at the event (C1750D6E, C2000D6E, C2750D6E and C3000D6EB generator sets) are backed by a comprehensive 3-year warranty and supported by Cummins' extensive network of service and dealer locations.
To learn more about the new Centum™ Series and its four latest models, visit Centum Series Generators | Cummins Inc.
Cummins Inc., a global power solutions leader, comprises five business segments - Components, Engine, Distribution, Power Systems and Accelera by Cummins - supported by our global manufacturing and extensive service and support network, skilled workforce and vast technological expertise. Cummins is committed to its Destination Zero strategy, which is grounded in the company's commitment to sustainability and helping its customers successfully navigate the energy transition with its broad portfolio of products. The products range from advanced diesel, natural gas, electric and hybrid powertrains and powertrain-related components including filtration, aftertreatment, turbochargers, fuel systems, valvetrain technologies, controls systems, air handling systems, automated transmissions, axles, drivelines, brakes, suspension systems, electric power generation systems, batteries, electrified power systems, hydrogen production technologies and fuel cell products. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana (U.S.), since its founding in 1919, Cummins employs approximately 75,500 people committed to powering a more prosperous world through three global corporate responsibility priorities critical to healthy communities: education, environment and equality of opportunity. Cummins serves its customers online, through a network of company-owned and independent distributor locations, and through thousands of dealer locations worldwide and earned about $735 million on sales of $34.1 billion in 2023.
