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Much like Clessie Cummins, D.W. Onan was a man of humble beginnings. Born in Moorhead, Minnesota (USA) on July 4th, 1886, D.W.’s love for mechanics came from his father, a railroad worker who enjoyed tinkering with things around the house. After his father’s death, D.W. dropped out of high school at 14 to support his family and started his first job at a power plant. He then briefly worked at a sk

Cummins has been named a Top-Scoring Company on the 2020 Disability Equality Index® (DEI), a national, transparent benchmarking tool that offers businesses an opportunity to self-report their disability inclusion policies and practices. Companies that score 80% or higher are recognized as “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion.” Cummins scored 80% on this year’s index. “I’m so pleased to

Worldwide, more than 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed daily. On average it takes around 70 beans to brew each cup. Each bean starts its life as a coffee cherry that must go through a process which includes harvesting, processing, drying, milling, tasting, exporting, roasting, and grinding to become what you would recognize as coffee.    From hand picking to mechanical measures

As the world began to grapple with COVID-19, employees at Cummins were working on innovative solutions to help supply PPE that was in high demand. On April 6, Cummins announced plans to use their filter technology to supply critical materials for N95 respirator masks, an essential piece of personal protective equipment for front-line healthcare workers. Following the N95 announcement, on April

The following was authored by Avril Schutte, Global Programs and Engagement Director, Cummins Inc.  The COVID-19 pandemic has created significant obstacles and changes to global education. UNESCO estimates that school closures have affected almost 70% of the world’s student population, a staggering 1.2 billion learners. The challenges that many people face in schooling children at home are

Many mariners have the Great Loop on their bucket list but only a few are lucky enough to accomplish the task. Bill and Amy Denison are one of those few. With great pride, they were able to complete the 6,500-mile journey down the east coast, up the inland rivers and back across the great lakes. Their journey began on the waters of Maine and Nova Scotia. Bill and Amy cruised along the coast and

Wildfire season is no stranger to California residents.  In 2019 alone, the state experienced 6,872 fire incidents which affected over 250,000 acres of land and 732 physical structures. Even if the treacherous flames don’t make it to your doorstep, there are many other effects that could take a toll on your lifestyle. Often times wildfires and planned outages decommission the local power g

In the race to develop more sustainable and renewable energy sources, hydrogen has re-emerged as a potential key solution in the transition to zero-emission mobility, and the world is talking about it. Tom Linebarger, the Chairman and CEO of Cummins recently joined top hydrogen technology innovators to discuss the future of hydrogen, both in commercial and industrial engine applications, during a

In line with the company’s continued commitment to building more prosperous communities, the Cummins Foundation recently issued a grant to the Immigrant Welcome Center (IWC) to provide support services to Indianapolis-based immigrant populations in the wake of COVID-19.  IWC empowers immigrants in the Indianapolis, Indiana, area by connecting them to people, places and resources that enabl

Garbage is not a topic that many of us think about on a regular basis. Waste as an industry, when done correctly, gets little fanfare. However, the power and durability of a refuse truck is the backbone of the collection and transportation of waste. Though waste may not always make prime time news, the technologies that help with waste management have made great strides, and now Cummins is pushing

Imlay had been thinking and praying for guidance to make an impact in her home community of Columbus, Indiana, and help her former colleagues at Columbus Regional Hospital. Her prayers were answered when she heard about a Meal Train taking place in Indianapolis, Indiana.  "I heard on the news an individual in Indianapolis had created a Meal Train to provide meals for essential employees at

The Cummins Sales and Service Kamloops branch recently sponsored truck driver meals from a local food truck, Cookshack Cravings, as part of the Meals for Truckers initiative at Chevron Cardlock in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. Meals for Truckers exists to ensure meals and facilities are available for truckers across Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic. Deemed essential service providers,