Readers of Consulting-Specifying Engineer (CSE) have voted Cummins Power Generation’s latest QSK95 Series generator as a 2015 Product of the Year winner. The QSK95 Series generator set was one of the seven finalists in the Emergency, Onsite and Standby Power category. Besting strong competitors in the Silver and Bronze categories and winning the Gold Award for this segment validates the produc
Alberta Children’s hospital in Calgary, Alberta, Canada doesn’t look like any ordinary hospital. It looks fun, even playful. The exterior of the building is covered with energetic colored blocks and the sign at the main entryway looks as if it was written by a child. Inside, there are playgrounds, toy rooms, and murals of barnyards, mountains, forests and more. Despite the cheerful appearance o
Boom! You immediately sit upright in bed. It’s 3:23 a.m. and it’s happening again. The wind is howling against your window and there’s an unsettling roar in the air. You can see flashes of lightning through the curtains. The dog doesn’t like it either. He’s pacing the floor and panting. It’s easy to tell he’s not used to storms like this... Back home in California, your friends would have th
As the old saying goes, good fences make good neighbors. Well, so do quiet generators, and although we’re certain you make every effort to be the good neighbor, you could be overlooking a thing or two. We’re referring to that old portable backup generator you bring out every time the power fails. It’s bad enough these machines crank out only enough power to run the fridge and TV at the same
This past April, the lights went out in our nation’s capital. There was no storm, it wasn’t a hot summer day, and a car did not knock down any power lines. The cause of the blackout was allegedly a freak accident due to a dilapidating infrastructure: a piece of metal breaking loose from a power line 43 miles from the District of Columbia. From neighborhoods to national museums, prestigious coll
What once took shape as science fiction concept in books and movies, now riddles its way into day-to-day life: the Internet of Things (IoT). In the Internet’s short history, technology has leapt from clunky computers to wearable technologies like the iWatch, creating the web of connected “things.” These ever-changing technologies not only bemuse the modern world but also give promise of a longe
On June 8, under the theme of “Unleashing the Richness of 40 Years, Break Forth to the New Normal,” Cummins representatives and key stakeholders met in Beijing to celebrate Cummins China’s 40th anniversary. Leaders from all of Cummins’ joint venture partners in China were present at the milestone event, including Dongfeng Motor (partner for Dongfeng Cummins engine JV), Foton Motor (par
“I don’t believe a true picture of a Company’s sustainability can be told just in numbers or just as a narrative,” said Blair Claflin, Director of Sustainability Communications at Cummins. “My hope is that this report strikes the right balance. I think we have a good story to tell and the numbers to back it up.” Cummins announced new goals for environmental sustainability for its products in
Cummins is looking for model K or L engines, and we need your help finding them. The Cummins Archive team was recently contacted by a United States National Park Service volunteer. The Park Service is in the process of restoring Battery Townsley at the entrance to San Francisco Bay. This battery, equipped with a pair of 16-inch guns, once guarded the entrance to the strategic waterway, and
In the spring, many new RV owners prepare for their motor coach maiden voyage. Gathering some best practices and tips from Cummins can empower beginners to focus more on the enjoyment of the first trip than any trepidations or hesitations. “New RV drivers see this big vehicle and think that it’s going to be really hard to drive,” Chris Crowel, Cummins RV Market Leader, says. “It’s designed for
VANCOUVER, BC. – Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI) has named Charles Masters President of Cummins Western Canada. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Cummins Western Canada supports a broad range of markets, including mining, oil and gas, power generation, agriculture as well as on- and off-road vehicles across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Western Ontario. “I am thri
Cummins (NYSE: CMI) today reported results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2014. Here are the highlights from today's report: Fourth Quarter Revenues of $5.1 Billion and EBIT of 13 Percent of Sales Excluding One-Time Items Full Year 2014 Revenues Increased 11 Percent and EBIT Increased 16 Percent The Company Expects Revenue Growth of Between 2 and 4 Percent and EBIT to Be in the