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Incorporated in 1997, Meezan Bank made history in 2002 as the nation’s first licensed, fully-dedicated Islamic commercial bank. It is also the largest with over 600 branches in over 160 cities. As the bank continues to expand its network and reach new customers, Cummins and its distributor are providing reliable standby power systems to service the new branch startups. Orient Energy Systems (OE
The power, which officially started flowing Wednesday (Dec. 19), won’t go to Cummins. But the company’s share of the energy generated by the expansion’s 61 wind turbines is more than Cummins uses at all of its Indiana facilities. Essentially, the expansion is replacing the power the company uses in its home state with low-carbon, renewable energy. “We’ve been working toward this day f
The hospital expanded its main building to 400 beds, and this led to an increase in the electrical power supply. In addition, MAMMET completed the synchronization work with the old station. “This was an important step to support the energy field in the liberated areas, especially the city of Mosul,” noted MAMMET Sales Engineer Mustafa Shakir. “The team faced difficulty in transferring the generato
The pledged amount represents about a 7 percent increase over pledges in 2017 and will be matched dollar for dollar by the Cummins Foundation, creating twice the impact for local communities. The more than $6 million from Cummins and its employees will go towards initiatives addressing everything from homelessness and hunger to school readiness and programs promoting safe, healthy relationships
Indiana is one of five states that does not have a statewide law that specifically addresses hate crimes. Such legislation can enable prosecutors to seek higher penalties for criminal acts motivated by hate. “We can talk about inclusion, but there’s still just some basic things we need to do as a state to make Indiana welcoming, and passing a comprehensive hate crimes bill is table stakes for o
Cummins has been named to two lists released this month reflecting the company’s strong management and sustainability initiatives. The company finished No. 82 in the 2018 Wall Street Journal’s "Management Top 250" released last week (Dec. 3), and No. 80 in the 2019 JUST 100, a list of America's most just companies released today (Dec. 10). THE MANAGEMENT TOP 250 The W
Donna Hull from the blog “My Itchy Travel Feet,” shares her advice on how to get your home ready for an extended departure. Donna’s tips cover everything from scheduling maintenance checks, keeping pests out and everything in between. Equipping your home with a standby generator will give you peace of mind if the power goes out while you are away. Ensuring your home’s power is always on a
“We should be thinking about pragmatic market access,” Linebarger said at a summit Thursday on innovation sponsored by the Business Roundtable, a group of CEOs from America’s largest companies who believe business leaders have a responsibility to help build an economic future in the U.S. “…What are our goals in the near term, this 90-day term? What can we do to increase practical market a
There’s been a lot in the news lately about climate concerns now that the United Nations’ annual conference on the topic is underway in Katowice, Poland. Here’s five ways Cummins is working to address these concerns: 1) Improving diesel technology. Cummins engineers constantly work to improve diesel engine technology. The X15 Efficiency Series engine, for example, gets
Fuel economy is of a chief concern across the trucking industry, and improving it can have a huge impact on your fleet. There are many forces pushing to improve heavy-duty truck fuel economy, from new government standards to cost-savings efforts throughout the industry. Despite this focus on fuel economy improvement, accurately measuring fuel consumption can be a real challenge for fleet man
Unlike most homeowners, Chad and Ariane Jester of Broken Arrow, OK never have to worry about how to pass the time during a power outage ever again. In late July, the Jesters had The Generator Guy, a local Cummins-certified dealer, install a home standby generator. A home standby generator turns on automatically, the moment an outage occurs, ensuring vital appliances (or even your entire h
The hospitals are part of the Aga Khan network. With a focus on improving lives particularly in the developing world, the Aga Khan Development Network brings essential services to millions of people worldwide, from infrastructure like hospitals, schools and power plants to social and cultural programs like parks and museums. Its agencies operate under three broad pillars: economic, social and cult
As a natural disaster preparedness expert, I believe there is no better gift than the gift of safety. If “the storm of the century” was forecasted to affect your family or friends, wouldn’t you want them to be prepared? Believe it or not, there are actually some pretty cool preparedness gifts on the market. So, before you head out to the mall, check out my top five gifts to prepare your loved ones
In order to back up two identical utilities with identical Bus A and B configurations, two generator sets that can back each other up in redundancy were required. Cummins Turkey provided the solution in the form of two Cummins C2250D5 generator sets. Powered by the heavy-duty Cummins QSK60 engine to deliver reliable power, low emissions and fast response to load changes, each unit supplies 2,250 k
These are a few reasons a homeowner may invest in smart home technology. Eric Murrell, founder of the smart home and technology blog “At Home in the Future,” and his family recently moved into their custom smart home, making him a bit of an expert on smart home technology and gadgets. In his latest blog post for Cummins, Eric shares his favorite technologies for upgrading your home’s atmosphere, s
The company is joining forces with the ESTECO Academy to sponsor the Microgrid Design Competition in collaboration with ANSYS and Gamma Technologies. The challenge: design the best microgrid with reduced overall costs and minimized carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, taking into account operating conditions and other constraints at the Cummins Megasite in Phaltan, India. “We wanted to get
This is Jade Park, an “urban oasis” in Asunción, Paraguay, and a continuation of the Jade residences in southern Florida from real estate firm Fortune International Group. Jade Park is also the first building in Paraguay with the internationally recognized style of Uruguayan architect Carlos Ott. Cummins Latin America supplied three generator sets (models C1000D5B, C1400D5, C1675D5) to be used as
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, World War I came to end when the armistice took effect. One hundred years later, we still commemorate that momentous day when after four years of constant shelling and gunfire, silence ensued. As we near the 11th and mark Remembrance Day in countries around the world and Veterans Day in the United States, I want to recognize all