Cummins’ profit more than doubles in first quarter
The Columbus, Ind.-based engine maker reported first-quarter profit of $343 million amid continued strength in key international markets and a recovery in the North American truck market.
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Cummins spurs launch of mechanical engineering program
This fall, Indiana University-Purdue University at Columbus will roll out its first four-year mechanical engineering program.
Cummins Inc. plans to add 2,500 new jobs in U.S.
The Columbus-based engine manufacturer says it is hiring across the board to meet strong demand worldwide and in anticipation of an economic recovery.
Indiana manufacturing sector clawing its way back
Factories are adding jobs, but returning to pre-recession levels will be a long slog.
Former Irwin CEO takes helm of New York foundation
William I. Miller, the former CEO of Irwin Financial Corp., which went bankrupt in 2009, is joining The Wallace Foundation of New York as its president.
Cummins’ early start revs growth in China
Columbus-based engine maker Cummins Inc. has been building business in China for 30 years, long before many U.S. companies had even begun formulating a China strategy.Cummins now employs 8,000 people in China and racked up 2010 sales of $3.1 billion.
Three local companies make most-admired list
Simon Property Group Inc., WellPoint Inc. and Brightpoint Inc. of Indianapolis, and Columbus-based Cummins Inc. made Fortune's annual list of 350 companies, released Monday.
Cummins reports record quarterly sales, profit
Sales for the fourth quarter were $4.1 billion, up 22 percent from the same period in 2009. Quarterly profit of $362 million, or $1.84 per share, exceeded analyst expectations.
Cummins sells exhaust business to Global Tube
Cummins Inc. will sell its exhaust business, which includes several plants in Wisconsin, to Global Tube, a portfolio company of the Chicago-based private equity firm Wind Point Partners.
Uptick in M&A activity suggests a turnaround
Fourth quarter helps to bolster 2010 deal-making.
Cummins to build $70 million plant in Turkey
The company expects to employ more than 800 workers at the plant within five years, producing filters and generators for motor vehicles.
Truck manufacturing might ramp up 56 percent in 2011
An expected push to refresh the oldest North American commercial trucking fleet in at least 31 years should boost sales at partsmakers like Columbus-based Cummins Inc.
Cummins expanding in Columbus, plans 350 jobs
Cummins Inc. announced Tuesday that it will expand its headquarters in Columbus, adding at least 350 professional employees during the next 18 months to support global operations.
Cummins shares fall after quarterly report
Cummins Inc. reported $283 million in third quarter profit, a three-fold increase from the year-ago period, but the performance missed analyst expectations.
Court of Appeals upholds Miller estate decision
The Indiana Court of Appeals has sided with former Columbus, Ind., banker Will Miller in an estate battle launched by his older brother, Hugh. In an opinion issued Thursday, the court said Will Miller was correct to spend more than $20 million over 3-1/2 years on the upkeep of properties owned by the wealthy Columbus family.
Cummins awarded $6.9 million Army contract
The three-year deal calls for the Columbus, Ind.-based diesel engine manufacturer to develop a power train that improves efficiency by reducing fuel consumption and noise, and can run on a wide range of fuels and fuel mixtures.
Cummins’ profit rises on strong overseas sales
Columbus-based diesel engine manufacturer raised its full-year earnings forecast after second quarter profit rose to $246
million.
Cummins gets upgrade from Moody’s
The company’s rating rose one notch because it has taken steps to insulate itself from economic downturns.
Cummins moving 100 jobs from Memphis to Mexico
The moves will leave about 1,400 employees of Cummins and its contract workers in the Memphis area.
Cummins to expand Seymour plant, add 200 jobs
Cummins said it will invest $100 million in the Seymour plant as it rolls out a new, larger-displacement engine.