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Cummins On may 22 Marks Production Milestone of Its 2.5 Millionth Engine While Planning For A More Sustainable Future

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Governor Kathy Hochul on may 22 announced that global power and technology leader Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI) is investing $452 million in the 998,000-square-foot Jamestown facility, where production will leverage a range of lower carbon fuel types, including natural gas, and align with Destination Zero, Cummins’ strategy to go further, faster to reduce greenhouse gas and air quality impacts of its products and reach zero emissions by 2050. In addition, Cummins announced that it has produced its 2.5 millionth engine at the company’s Jamestown Engine Plant, as Cummins continues to pave a path to a more sustainable future for its products and for the State of New York. The X15N, officially No. 2,500,001, is a 15-liter natural gas engine, part of the first fuel-agnostic internal combustion engine platform being produced at the Jamestown Engine Plant. The company also committed to creating 90 new jobs through this investment.

“Cummins’ Jamestown Engine Plant is not only the largest employer in Chautauqua County, but also a powerhouse investing in the forefront of technologies to help New York and the nation move forward to a more sustainable future,” Governor Hochul said. “I congratulate the innovative, manufacturing leader on its investment and commitment to its employees and New York State."

Srikanth Padmanabhan, Vice President and President, Cummins Engine Business said, “Our employees are innovating to find new ways of working that use fewer of the world’s resources, and the Engine Business is at the center of this exciting innovation. Our fuel agnostic platform builds on decades of experience in designing and manufacturing industry-leading products here in Jamestown. It is essential to our commitment to help customers reduce greenhouse gas emissions."

More than half of all medium and heavy-duty trucks on the road in the U.S. on may 22 use Cummins engines and industry leaders are showing interest in the latest engines from the Jamestown Engine Plant (JEP); Knight-Swift Transportation, Ryder and United Parcel Service (UPS), among others will be the first fleets to begin testing the first X15N engines. This next-generation engine is the first natural gas engine to be specifically designed for heavy-duty truck applications, with up to 500 horsepower output, and is a key step for the future of heavy-duty transportation fleets and the trucking industry’s road to zero emissions.

The Jamestown facility is critical to Cummins’ long-term Destination Zero strategy and next-generation engine portfolio and remains one of the company’s largest manufacturing facilities. The facility has been operating for 49 years and has more than 1,500 employees and serves 1,949 active customers. JEP continues to be the largest private employer in Chautauqua County.

Cummins is dedicated to improving communities in which it operates to have a direct impact on the lives of its employees and its neighbors. This investment is intended to retain the thousands of current engineering and manufacturing jobs and support the creation of hundreds of new jobs as Cummins invests in its people and facilities to grow innovation and manufacturing and accelerate its decarbonization efforts. The company is committed to powering a more prosperous world for its customers and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partners by providing high quality solutions for a wide array of markets and consumer needs.

New York State will provide $10 million in Excelsior tax credits for Cummins’ newest investment. The County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) will provide a $3 million New York sales tax exemption.

Empire State Development President, CEO & Commissioner Hope Knight said, “Governor Hochul is steadfast in her commitment to New York State’s nation-leading climate agenda and she has found an innovative green energy partner in Cummins. By retooling its Jamestown Engine Plant to produce future-forward engine platforms, Cummins is not only looking to meet global emission standards, but also demonstrating its firm dedication to the local community, the economy, and the environment."

Cummins Jamestown Engine Plant Manager Anna Dibble said, “Our plant wouldn’t be successful without the dedicated employees who serve our company and community each day. We are proud to have such a strong presence in the community and be able to create a welcoming, caring and all-inclusive environment for our people to be successful."

JEP also serves as a supportive economic engine in the community and region, through employee volunteer hours and annual charitable donations of $1 million. The innovative work and the top-of-line products JEP is providing to its customers is a testament to the dedication Cummins has to creating a more sustainable future and long-lasting impact on the world.

State Senator George Borrello said, “Cummins has a long history of innovation and being the leader in engine technology. This large investment in the Jamestown plant is key to ensuring that Cummins remains on the cutting edge in an ever-changing global market. They are also an amazing community partner and supporter. We are grateful for their continued commitment to Chautauqua County and the region. I also appreciate Governor Hochul’s support and recognition of this effort."

Assemblymember Andrew Goodell said, “Cummins is a cutting edge company that is creating high quality jobs in Chautauqua County. Employees working at the high tech facility should be proud to be helping to decarbonize our economy – driving the clean energy transition. I congratulate everyone involved in the upgrades that will allow Cummins to produce the new fuel-agnostic internal combustion engine platform right here in Western New York.”

Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel said, “I am delighted that Cummins continues to invest and expand here in Chautauqua County. For nearly 50 years, Cummins has continued to be one of Chautauqua County’s largest employers and has taken investing in our local community very seriously. This nearly $500 million dollar investment will refuel and drive our local economy for another 50 years. It is a testament to the dedication and hardworking employees at Jamestown Engine Plant."

City of Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist said, “Cummins’ Jamestown Plant is a key economic driver for our city and region, and we are ecstatic that Cummins is making huge, new investments into their plant by creating new products and jobs in the growing green technology sector. Industrial hubs such as Jamestown are seeing new growth and investment not seen in decades by on-shoring green manufacturing investments. I am happy to see the collaboration by the Governor’s office, Empire State Development, County of Chautauqua IDA, and Cummins to grow their investment and commitment to our region.”

County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency CEO Mark Geise said, “I am proud of the role the CCIDA played in assisting Cummins Engine in deciding to make this huge investment in Chautauqua County. Cummins Engine is a critical economic driver in our region, and this investment demonstrates that they are also revered internally. This is a real tribute to JEP’s management team, workforce, and vendors.”

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