Cummins Introduces Fleetguard Emission Solutions

    COLUMBUS, Ind.--Feb. 28, 2002--Today Cummins Inc. unveiled a new venture within its filtration business unit to create and sell solutions to treat the byproducts from engine combustion. Fleetguard Emission Solutions unit has been formed to provide solutions for customers to meet the tightening emissions regulations around the world.
    The venture fits well with Cummins long-standing commitment to work towards a cleaner, healthier, and safer environment in everything that we do. The technology offered through the Fleetguard Emission Solutions business will enable reciprocating engines to cost-effectively meet or exceed future U.S., EPA, and international emissions requirements. This business will research, develop, and commercialize systems and products for use in mobile and stationary applications.
    This business will focus on the retrofitting of the existing engine population with emissions control devices and the development of emissions system solutions for Cummins and other original equipment manufacturers for future emission requirements. Mike Cross, Vice-President-Fleetguard Emission Solutions, will lead the new venture. Cross joined Cummins in 1984 after receiving his BS and MBA from Vanderbilt University. Mike has had extensive experience in finance, logistics management, and sales and marketing during his 17-year career at Cummins.
    "The worldwide Cummins distribution system provides a unique opportunity to take advantage of currently available retrofit opportunities," said Cross. "In addition, we are increasing our investment in product development for the next round of emission regulations. In the long run, our goal is to be the leading supplier of integrated first-fit emission solutions to both internal customers, such as the Engine and Power Generation business units of Cummins, as well as non-Cummins OEMs."
    The new unit of Fleetguard is well positioned for success in an essential and rapidly growing industry. Rick Mills, Cummins Vice-President, President-Filtration and Fleetguard Inc., explains, "No other company can match our strength and experience in filtration, exhaust systems, engine emission technology, our global distribution system, and our partnerships with suppliers and other equipment OEMs that we have."
    A global power leader, Cummins Inc., is a corporation of complementary business units that design, manufacture, distribute, and service electrical power generation systems, engines, and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, and emissions solutions. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana (USA), Cummins serves its customers through more than 500 company-owned and independent distributor locations in 131 countries and territories. With 24,900 employees worldwide, Cummins reported sales of $5.7 billion in 2001. Press releases by fax can be requested by calling News On Demand (toll free) at 888-329-2305. Cummins home page can be found at www.cummins.com.