*Note: Srikanth Padmanabhan is the President, Engine Business at Cummins Inc. On Aug. 4, 2016, he joined Cummins leaders and thousands of Cummins employees unveil the newest products and technologies in Cummins' 2017 engine lineup. Here, in his own words, Srikanth describes how Cummins employees around the globe are dedicated to Powering What's Next. CUMMINS IS A TECHNOLOGY COMPANY.
Editor's Note: This is the first in a series of articles about Valvoline and Cummins' attempt to compete at the 49th SCORE Baja 1000 in November 2016. Cummins engineer Roger England didn’t have much time to admire the view driving up the winding, 12.42-mile course at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb near Colorado Springs, Colorado (U.S.A.). As if the treacherous mountain roa
Berfu Alev and her "family" of female students in Izmir, Turkey, are changing perceptions of what it means to work in a technical career. Like others in Cummins’ TEC: Technical Education for Communities program, family has been a motivating factor in their success. “I think I can help other girls in the technical field,” said Alev, a student at Ege University. “I try to remove the stigmas an
Cummins engines are known for durability and years of reliable service. Many drivers easily surpass the million-mile mark with their Cummins-powered vehicles, qualifying them to join our Million Mile Club. We recently talked to new Million Mile Club member, Patty Brodeur, a driver for HVH Transportation out of Denver, Colorado… Cummins: What originally attracted you to the trucking business?
Dr. Jerry Liu, Executive Scientist / Director of Analysis and Testing Technology at Cummins Emission Solutions (CES), was recently elected as a Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Fellow by SAE International. The prestigious honor is given to members of the organization who have made lasting impacts through leadership, research and innovation. Dr. Liu joined Cummins in 1998. Since then, he ha
Editor's Note: A version of this article originally appeared on the official blog of Cummins Generator Technologies (STAMFORD | AvK) As part of Cummins' global initiative to promote and develop women across the company, Cummins will host its European Women in Technology Conference June, 21_23 at Cummins Generator Technologies’ (CGT) global headquarters in Peterborough, UK. Last year's conferenc
It's amazing how a game of Jenga can encourage safe behavior. O.K., the “Live It. Lead It.” safety training for employees at Cummins involves a lot more than stacking blocks. But many participating employees say the class is doing more to promote safety than any training they’ve ever taken. “The experience I had in the classroom was different than any training I’ve ever had,” said Debbie Lim
Sometimes, the true test of a company comes when times are challenging. Despite weak global markets, Cummins achieved record results in its environmental and community engagement efforts in 2015, according to the company’s new 2015-2016 Sustainability Progress Report. Cummins, for example, exceeded its 2020 goal for reducing water use intensity five years early and met the company’s 2015 goal f
The FAMA 2015 Chairman’s Award was recently presented to Chris Crowel, Motorhome and Emergency Vehicle Engine Market Leader at Cummins, during the 2016 Fire Department Instructor Conference & Exhibition (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association (FAMA) is a leading North American association for fire chiefs, representing all OEMs and equipment suppliers of p
Five years ago, Banudas Sarak cultivated his barren farmland, producing a single crop just once a year. By 2015, his crops multiplied, yielding 12 months of work and an additional $8,000 in annual income. He is one of many near Phaltan, India whose lives have improved significantly because of Cummins India’s “Model Villages” program. “I am thankful to Cummins for showing the way,” Sarak sa
As part of a massive renovation of its historic ballpark, the Chicago Cubs’ choice for backup power at Wrigley Field is a hit with us: a Cummins QSK95 Series generator set. The 16-cylinder QSK95 powered generator set is 80,000 pounds of near-zero emissions diesel power, designed to provide critical power protection without interruption, making it the perfect choice to keep the lights on in plac
Jennifer Rumsey says she achieved her dream job when she became Cummins’ Vice President – Chief Technical Officer in 2015. Today, she leads the company’s global technical organization, responsible for research and engineering across Cummins’ four business units. After obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from