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Monthly Archives: November 2010
ADAC Meeting in Wuhan Enforces Congenial Work Relations Among Employees
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The recent Asia Distributor Advisory Council meeting held in Wuhan, China, on October 11th to 14th 2010 gathered approximately 50 participants from all over the world. It comprised of distributors and internal staff from Powergen. The intent of this meeting is to build stronger relations and establish firm co-relations, while enforcing a “one team, one goal” approach among the attendees.
On the agenda was a discussion of strategic planning for 2011 and the years to come – such as business trends, issues revolving around APAC as well as plant tours in the Wuhan factory. They also had the opportunity to witness the first domestic-made C2250 D5.
Participants were separated into two teams, each covering different topics for discussion. This arrangement allowed for more time and interaction between the teams and respective presenters involved, in a more comfortably intimate and informal setting. Besides the conventional business debate, the product team shared the latest products and the line up for 2011. The team building activity was a memorable and enjoyable one, for the task at hand was the preparation of dumplings. Divided into groups of five, participants listened intently as the chef from Shangri-La Hotel, Wuhan explained the history and demonstrated the steps in preparing a succulent dumpling.
Thereafter, a competition was held and prizes were given to the two teams who created the most best looking dumplings. These culinary delights were then subsequently cooked and served for dinner.
Success reigned once again at the ADAC convention as co-workers mingled and reinforced civil relations amongst one another. Cummins Power Generation recognises the importance of cohesion amongst employees across the board and how it plays a part in a healthy work environment, which will in turn result in a higher quality of work – benefiting both employees and customers. |
Cummins India Ltd. Again Wins “Voice of the Customer” Awards from Frost & Sullivan in Five Categories
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For the second time in recent years, the power generation business unit of Cummins India Ltd. (CIL) has won “Voice of the Customer” awards from international consultancy Frost & Sullivan, reinforcing the company’s position as the preferred power generation brand in India. The 2010 awards, which cover the Indian generator set market, are for five categories:
CIL was previously honored with these awards in 2007, demonstrating a consistent track record of customer satisfaction in these key areas. The Voice of the Customer awards are based on the end-user satisfaction assessment that Frost & Sullivan recently conducted among generator set customers in India. The awards were presented at the Frost & Sullivan Backup Power Awards Banquet, in conjunction with the “Indian Backup Power –Growing Significance” Executive MindXchange, at the Leela Kempinski Hotel in Gurgaon, India, on November 24, 2010. Beau Lintereur, vice president of the power generation business unit of Cummins India Ltd., said of the 2010 awards, “We are delighted with this continued recognition of our performance, especially since it comes directly from our customers. These awards reflect the focus and efforts of everyone in the power generation business unit, and they are a tribute to the company’s longstanding commitment to reliability.”
Frost & Sullivan Awards are presented to companies that demonstrate excellence in their industry, commending diligence, commitment and innovative business strategies required to advance in the global marketplace. Frost & Sullivan rigorously analyzes specific criteria to determine award recipients in a vast array of industries.
About Frost & Sullivan Founded in 1961 in New York, Frost & Sullivan is an international growth consultancy, supporting clients’ expansion for more than four decades. In India, the firm’s market expertise covers a broad spectrum of verticals (technology, healthcare, automotive, chemicals and industrial to name a few), while its portfolio of advisory competencies include customized strategic consulting, market intelligence, summits and conferences and management training. About Cummins India Ltd. (CIL) Established in 1962, Cummins India Limited is a 51 percent subsidiary of Cummins Inc. USA. Its power generation business unit is the Indian market leader in diesel generator sets. Beyond generator sets, it undertakes power projects and provides alternate fuel solutions and power quality improvement services across numerous industry sectors, including telecom, construction, IT/ITES, realty, hospitality, textiles, auto and auto ancillaries, food processing, government, healthcare, gas and manufacturing. Power Generation is one of four CIL business units.
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Large company specializing in metal laser cutting acquires Cummins solutions.
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CCS – Metal Laser Cutting is a company specializing in the production of metal parts, and assembled systems and subsystems. A supplier of metal plates for Cummins Generator Sets, the company enjoys a prominent position in metal cutting, serving a number of segments in the Brazilian industry. With wide, modern facilities, with a built area of approximately 40 thousand sq m, the company boasts advanced infrastructure and should avoid any possible lapses, whether for high tariffs charged at peak hours or the bad surprise of a sudden power outage.
To protect itself against these problems, while saving in electricity charges, the company has acquired reliable two diesel generation sets – 1MW and 3MW – to ensure safety and profitability for its operations. Local distributor CDMC – Cia. Distribuidora de Motores Cummins will supply 9 Cummins Generator Sets model C400 D6, 456kVA (Standby) / 500kVA (Prime Power) and 60Hz, diesel fueled. Cummins Power Generation Generator Sets are furnished with Power CommandTM PCC3100 digital control and DMC1000 paralleling switchgear. After installation, the company’s infrastructure will become even safer and more efficient with Cummins Power Generation. |
Cummins Power Generation acquires office building in Twin Cities for new global headquarters
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Cummins Power Generation is acquiring a new building in the Minneapolis-St. Paul suburb of Shoreview, with plans to consolidate its global headquarters there in 2011. The building is located a short distance from the current Fridley headquarters site.
“Making Cummins Power Generation a great place to work has been one of our principal objectives in 2010, and this move will help us reach that goal,” said Tony Satterthwaite, vice president of Cummins Inc. and president of Cummins Power Generation. The acquisition of a new headquarters building positions Cummins Power Generation for future growth because it provides more room for new employees, reduces overcrowding and creates an environment that allows employees to collaborate more easily. The creation of a new headquarters building will also clear the way for future growth at the Fridley plant, with the consolidation of engineering staff and the addition of a new structure there. “I am very excited about what this means for Cummins Power Generation, and my goal is to provide all employees with the tools and working environment to perform at their best,” Satterthwaite said.
Posted in Marine, News, Press Releases, RV, Residential
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Energy Company Expands its Operations with Cummins Power Generation
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The Lonsdale 20MW non-scheduled peaking power generation facility has been relocated; fully operational and now installed with new emissions technology to satisfy the current regulation that the plant has been commissioned to by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
With Adelaide experiencing its wettest winter yet in eighteen years, Cummins Power Generation have worked through the adversity with the new 65MW Port Stanvac project as it continues its advancement with commissioning planned to commence in early December 2010. Following up with my previous article on this project, the 12 X QSK60G4 generator sets have been placed with the second of the three power houses – with power house one and two cooling towers installed, the two elevated 11KV switchrooms installed onto their footings and the two 66KV transformers placed within their containment areas. Development is on the way as installing and connecting the kilometres of medium voltage cabling and control calling which is required throughout the site, footings for the control room and 11KV/415V station power transformers, the building of the third power house- all of which have already commenced.
Keep your eyes peeled for further updates in months to come on this exciting Cummins Power Generation project. |
New video from Cummins Power Generation discusses power ratings and duty classifications of generator sets
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A new video from Cummins Power Generation discusses the power ratings of generator sets as they relate to different duty classifications: standby, prime or continuous. The video, narrated by Aniruddha Natekar, also looks at the changes in ratings made by the ISO 8528 standard, and at the ratings set by the EPA, which classifies generators somewhat differently as part of its effort to reduce emissions.
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New Appointment
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Fabian holds a Bachelor in Computing from the University of Portsmouth, England. He brings along 3 years of experience in the creation of Technical Manuals for airline companies. With his knowledge and experience as a Sales Application Engineer, he will play an excellent role in meeting Cummins Power Generation strategy in developing Technical Manuals to meet customers’ expectations.
Tagged APAC, Service
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U.S. Department of Energy awards CHP development project to Cummins Power Generation
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The U.S. Department of Energy awarded Cummins Power Generation with an assignment to develop a low-cost, prepackaged combined heat and power (CHP) or cogeneration system that will help customers reduce energy costs in smaller industrial and commercial applications. It has become increasingly important for companies to find ways to reduce energy consumption and costs. CHP is one solution. The goal of CHP is twofold: to provide reliable power and to use the heat byproduct of the generator’s prime mover for other customer requirements like hot water or building heat. CHP, then, maximizes fuel efficiency by putting up to 85 percent of the energy in the original fuel to productive use. The project represents a joint endeavor with the Cummins Engine Business unit (EBU), which will focus on developing a new 19L natural gas engine. Cummins Power Generation will focus on control designs and thermo-mechanical integration. The project will allow Cummins Power Generation to further its CHP technology, thereby making it more cost-effective for use in smaller applications including schools, office buildings, health clubs/spas and extended-service restaurants. When concluded, the project will result in the highest-efficiency, lowest-emission CHP system for projects less than 1 MW in size. To ensure market success, upon completion of this new Product Proceeding Technology (PPT) project, Cummins Power Projects group will follow Cummins Power Generation’s formal product development process (value package introduction or VPI) to commercialize the final offering. The initial system will be marketed to mainstream end users via the Cummins Energy Solutions Business (ESB) unit, with further commercialization ultimately transitioning to the Cummins distributor network. This joint technology program is an example of Cummins Power Generation’s design leadership and commitment to sustainability through the advancement of efficiencies and the reduction of emissions. |
In Focus – May B Thamaianti
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Cummins Power Generation Parts Group has seen significant growth in Parts sales by 260% and healthy parts availability level of 93% that has made a desirable impact on the overall Parts profitability. This clearly testifies that the strategies that were developed and the tactics that were employed was a winning formula in support of the Parts Growth Strategy. Since year 2008, Cummins Power Generation Parts Group had embarked on a drive to focus in strengthening the distribution aftermarket capabilities and increase the responsiveness to end users with the launch of several focused key initiatives.
One such focus was people management. Strong working relationship with Customer- Down order resolution team at Master PDC and Cummins Power Generation Parts team ensured a better management of Parts availability and optimizing the Parts demand supply chain. The establishment of the Service Level Agreement to formulate the operating guidelines between Cummins Power Generation and Singapore Master PDC brought forth a successful partnership to optimize prospect of both parties’ capabilities to meet the global parts needs of Power Generation customers. This propelled Singapore PDCs to achieve the Global Customer Standards in delivery and sales for Cummins Power Generation Parts Business. In a distributor relationship management drive, the Distribution sector ramped up their capabilities by engaging the distributors in monthly teleconferences and certifying 20 Distribution Parts Leaders who completed the Parts Technical Training. Desiring to provide optimum Parts customer service, a Cummins Power Generation Parts Department was set up to achieve a seamless flow of parts distribution and a quicker response time to customers’ parts enquiries on parts identification. In recent years, Cummins Power Generation Parts Group launched projects called Customer Focus Six Sigma aimed in streamlining processes and optimizing Parts capabilities. This project boasts of several initiatives that played significant roles in meeting the project objective. These initiatives are:
Without a doubt there has been a surge of responsiveness for the aftermarket from customers and distributors. Moving on to 2011, Cummins Power Generation will embark on an expansion drive for the Singapore Parts Technical Support Team to continuously improve and develop projects, surging the Parts profitability and Cummins Power Generation capabilities to the next benchmark. Best regards
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New case history on Delta Dental of Michigan
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 The new campus for Delta Dental of Michigan in Okemos, at night. Photo courtesy of Richard Vissers. Cummins Power Generation has published a new case history, on Delta Dental of Michigan. This company, with affiliates in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, New Mexico and Tennessee, is one of the largest dental plan administrators in the United States. To accommodate its growth, the company put a great deal of thought and planning into its new data center for the campus in Okemos, Michigan. To ensure that power would always be there to keep the servers and networks running, the company selected a standby power solution from Cummins Power Generation. The design for standby power at Delta Dental of Michigan is unusually resilient. For example, there are three 1000 kW diesel generator sets, even though two would have been sufficient to power the current load. This N+1 redundancy means that the data center always has one extra generator in reserve in case there is a problem with either of the other two. When future growth dictates that three generator sets are required to handle the increased load, a fourth generator set will be added to maintain N+1 redundancy. So, no matter the load — today or in the future — forward thinking and planning ensure that the generator sets will provide clean electrical power within seconds of a failure in the utility grid.  Three 1000 kW generator sets after being installed. One is always in reserve. Photo credit: Trumpie Photography. As part of its plan for N+1 redundancy, Delta Dental also installed a second set of paralleling switchgear. Cummins Power Generation worked with the company to devise an industry-first system for automatic failover between the two paralleling switchgear systems. Like the generator set redundancy, if one paralleling system does not operate, the other will automatically take over without missing a beat. The case history is available here.
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