Member Spotlight

Cummins Inc. has been a South Shore Clean Cities member since 2006. Cummins was founded in 1919 in Columbus, Indiana, where the global headquarters remain today. The company has appeared on the Fortune 500 list for 24 years and is currently ranked 149 on the list.

Cummins designs, manufactures, sells and services diesel and alternative fuel engines from 2.8 to 95 liters, diesel and alternative-fueled electrical generator sets from 2.5 to 3,500 kW, as well as related components and technology. Cummins serves customers through its network of 600 company-owned and independent distributor facilities and approximately 7,400 dealer locations in more than 190 countries and territories employing more than 58,000 people. The company strives to make people’s lives better all day, every day, with the least environmental impact possible.

Cummins generators provide backup power to schools, hospitals and other facilities that must remain online in an emergency as well as home and light commercial generators to provide power when it is needed most. Cummins generators also provide dependable backup power to computer servers needed at work, school and home. Cummins marine engines power the tug boats that help get freighters carrying a host of goods into port. Cummins powers passenger trains around the world that move people to work, school and other activities. Its diesel and natural gas engines power school buses that carry millions of children nationwide. Cummins engines also power buses in cities around the world, from Washington D.C. to Beijing, China.

The global company is focused on bringing the right technology solutions at the right time to its markets, providing the most efficient, high-performing and most reliable technologies available, from diesel to natural gas to hybrid to electric and other technologies currently under development and evaluation.

Problems such as global warming and diminishing natural resources demand action not only from government and individuals, but from businesses as well. Cummins demonstrates its commitment to the environment by producing the technology and products that reduce harmful emissions around the globe and by lessening its own environmental footprint.

Cummins employees have a wealth of experience in reducing negative environmental impact – both in products and facilities. Cummins’ sustainability report updates the company’s stakeholders on its efforts to enhance its sustainability.

For more information on how Cummins can help meet your needs in the most environmentally friendly way possible, contact Trey Gardner at (574) 252-2154 or trey.gardner@cummins.com.