CUMMINS CELEBRATES OPENING OF NEW SEYMOUR TECHNICAL CENTER FOR HIGH-HORSEPOWER ENGINES
October 13 2015 - 9:58AM
Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI) today celebrated the completion of
construction of the Seymour Technical Center, a global engineering
center office for the High-Horsepower Engine Business in Seymour,
Indiana. The center is co-located with the Seymour Engine Plant in
close proximity to 22 test cells dedicated to engine research and
development work for mining, rail, oil and gas, marine, power
generation and industrial applications. The Seymour Technical
Center is the global focal point for Cummins engine development and
low-emissions technology for 19 to 95-liter diesel engine platforms
covering a wide 500 horsepower to 5,100 horsepower range. The
center is also leading the development work for a new generation of
clean, high output natural gas engines. Through telepresence rooms
and other technology, close working connections will be maintained
with the worldwide Cummins engineering community at other
high-horsepower sites in the United States, United Kingdom, China
and India. The technical center and the concurrent expansion of the
manufacturing plant at the Cummins Seymour facility represent a
major investment in Seymour. Hundreds of highly specialized
engineers and technicians will begin working in the new
technology-focused and collaborative office environment in the
coming weeks. With the 700 employees at the Seymour Engine Plant,
Cummins will have more than 1,100 employees at the facility. "With
our laser-focus on meeting the needs of our customers, this
technical center is a tremendous advantage in our quest to always
be better, faster and first. This addition enhances our Seymour
site, which is now truly an industry-leading facility for engine
design, testing and manufacturing with world-class credentials."
said Ed Pence, Vice President and General Manager – Cummins
High-Horsepower Engine Business. Engineers and technicians in
Seymour develop products for a wide-array of applications. These
products are manufactured in Seymour, other locations in the United
States, the United Kingdom, China, and India. The plant in Seymour
manufacturers some of Cummins most attention-getting products, 70
percent of which are exported to countries outside of the United
States. The QSK95, which is manufactured in Seymour, is the most
powerful engine ever built by Cummins with up to 5,100 horsepower
(3,281 kilowatt) output. It is currently in use in locomotive and
power generation applications. When paired with the Siemens®
Charger® locomotive, these engines will be used to power commuter
passenger service projects in five of the United States.
Accelerated Engine Development The engineers at the technical
center have access to 22 engineering test cells at the Seymour
plant, including 12 new cells recently installed with up to 7,000
horsepower (5,220 kilowatt) capability, sized for generator sets
and power modules as well as engines. The test cell work can focus
on specific aspects such as fuel efficiency, engine endurance under
high load factors, or near-zero emissions measurement. Engines can
be tested on every type of diesel and natural gas fuel, including
fuel blends. Features of the Seymour Tech Center At nearly
90,000 square feet, the Seymour Tech Center includes highly
flexible office environments. The exterior design, which features
large, cantilevered steel canopies is a reference to the
engineering work that will happen within the building. Raw
materials and exposed structural, mechanical, and electrical
systems in the interior work to create a shop-like environment,
while also relating to Cummins engineering foundation. "When
we designed this facility we looked at how we could create a
building that embodied our values," said Phil Henry, Director,
Cummins Engine Business Facilities. "With that end in mind, we
established environments with things like workstations on casters
and technology-rich collaboration spaces, which promote innovation.
We also created a building in which energy efficiency was a key
feature." Passive solar management for daylight control and
active energy-efficiency management reduces the carbon footprint of
the building to the lowest possible levels. Ergonomic designs are
used throughout the workspaces and for high-tech audiovisual
capabilities. With a mix of workstations, walk-stations and
informal seating, employees are able to choose where they work.
Several dozen meeting rooms and focus booths also are available to
employees. The new cafeteria is used by both plant and technical
center employees. About Cummins Inc. Cummins is a global power
leader that designs, manufactures, sells and services diesel
engines and related technology around the world. Headquartered in
Columbus, Indiana (USA) Cummins currently employs approximately
54,600 people worldwide and serves customers in approximately 190
countries and territories through a network of approximately 600
company-owned and independent distributor locations and
approximately 6,500 dealer locations. Cummins earned 1.67 billion
on sales of 19.2 billion in 2014. Press releases can be found on
the Web at www.cummins.com. Follow Cummins on Twitter at @Cummins
and on YouTube at CumminsInc.
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CONTACT: Jon Mills
Cummins Inc.
317-658-4540
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