Welcome to the era of smarter, cleaner power

Anna Dibble, Plant Manager at Cummins' Jamestown Engine Plant, has an impressive 26 years of service at Cummins. We recently sat down with Anna to ask about her career at Cummins. Here's what she had to say.  Role: Plant Manager, Jamestown Engine Plant (JEP) Years of Service at Cummins: 26 years at JEP Education: Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management, Penn State University; Mas

My road trip started on a sunny day outside Plant 1 in Columbus, Indiana - the location of Cummins' Headquarters. I packed up all my stuff for my first camping adventure since I was a kid, and headed west. At 5640 lbs fully loaded and with the aerodynamics of a small tool shed, the R2.8 powered Landrover Discovery 1 was easily able to cruise at 70 mph across the country, and get 17 mpg while do

Cummins Electronics and Fuel Systems (CEFS) recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of its China operations with production of the 2 millionth fuel injector and 800,000th Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in its Wuhan plant. Several Cummins executives, including Rich Freeland, Cummins President and COO; Steve Chapman, Cummins Group VP, China and Russia; Cary Chenanda, General Manager o

Cummins has introduced a new independent load management controller that regulates loads on standby generator sets. The new Load Control Module (LCM) offers world class reliability and quality, together with easy operation via an intuitive color touchscreen display.  Built to support isolated bus topology and align easily with onboard paralleling breakers, the LCM supports generator se

Cummins has seen impressive results using lifestyle medicine with some of its employees, and is now looking for ways to reach those most in need of help, Cummins CEO and Chairman Tom Linebarger told the American College of Preventive Medicine at its annual meeting in Chicago, Illinois (U.S.A.). “Cummins is an organization deeply committed to continuous improvement by getting to the root cause o

The hospital in Bahawalpur, Pakistan, will use three Cummins C1675 D5A diesel generators to supply dependable backup power so patients can get the care they need around-the clock. Cummins has developed an international reputation for its clean, efficient generators, especially in regions that have experienced grid outages in the past. Hospitals from Ghana and South Africa to Qatar, Australia an

Hurricane Hunters gather information about tropical storms and hurricanes to help meteorologists more accurately forecast the paths of these dangerous storms. In 2017, the Hurricane Hunters flew more than 800 hours during 90+ missions and are preparing for another busy hurricane season in 2018. These Hurricane Hunter aircrafts were one of the biggest attractions at last week's Hurricane Awareness

Technology is allowing you to live safely and securely in your home. But what about when the power goes out? In his recent blog, Eric Murrell, founder of the smart home and technology blog "At Home in the Future," shares tips on how to make sure your smart home stays connected at the times when you need it most. Learn more on Eric's blog: Three Ways to Ensure Your Smart Home Stays Connected.

The citizens of Puerto Rico were without power for months after Hurricane Maria left 80 percent of the island without power. Having a standby generator, like the Cummins QuietConnect Series, means all the power in your house can be restored automatically without gas - even when you're not home.  Regardless of the forecast, it is important to prepare for hurricane season every year. Having

Chairman and CEO Tom Linebarger pronounced 2017 a success and said Cummins is well positioned for the future at the company’s Annual Meeting today in Indianapolis, Indiana (U.S.A.). “Looking ahead, we are confident that the investments we made in our people, our products and services in 2017 will ensure that the company continues to help our customers win in their markets and create long-term v

Angel Piontek is an Associate Broker for Coldwell Banker Elite in Fredericksburg, Virginia.  Her passion for real estate and love of all things related to home has given her a fulfilling career that began in 2003. She is a proponent of smart home and its benefits to selling process as well as the unprecedented level of control it allows homeowners today.  In her latest blog post, Ang

Cummins' global strategic community initiative, Cummins TEC: Technical Education for Communities, recently expanded into a new country with the inauguration of a TEC site in Brazil. First launched in 2012, Cummins TEC targets the technical skills gap around the world through local vocational education programs. In Brazil, Cummins is partnering with French multinational energy management and aut

At the Middle East Electricity (MEE) Exhibition, held from 6-8th of March in Dubai, Cummins showcased its skills in the Power System sector with the on-stand presence of a DMC8000 Simulator. Assisted by the UK-based Power Systems Marketing group, Resty M Esperanza and Medhat Mohamed of Cummins Africa Middle East laid on an impressive demonstration of simulation capabilities.  The MEE Exhib

Following the success of two Power Seminars in the Colombian cities of Cali and Manizales in 2016, Cummins dealer Tecnodiesel last month hosted a new series of three events in Popayán, Cali and Pasto. The success of these latest Power Seminars means three more are planned for later this year, and the seminars will now become a regular annual occurrence. Tecnodiesel's Power Generation and Engine

Cummins is moving quickly to develop the company's new electrification business, displaying technologies it's working on at trade shows this month in Paris and Izmir, Turkey. The company's Electrified Power business unveiled an electric system for city bus, shuttle and intercity bus applications at Busworld in Izmir, Turkey, last week (April 19-21). And the business is displaying its first elec

Every April, the world celebrates Earth Day. Here are five ways Cummins works to protect the earth as part of its mission to build a more prosperous world: 1.    SAVE ENERGY AND REDUCE GREENHOUSE GASES (GHGs) Many Cummins facilities have been undergoing upgrades to improve energy conservation and by extension reduce GHGs. Over the past decade, for example, the Jamestown E

Speaking with the EDF's Fred Krupp, Linebarger makes a strong case for how environmental stewardship is paying off for Cummins. "We've been an innovator since the very beginning: on the diesel engine, natural gas engines and on emission controls," Linebarger tells Krupp. "We see customer and environmental challenges as opportunities to demonstrate leadership and innovation." The interview ap