COLUMBUS, Ind. — Cummins, Inc. (NYSE: CMI) was recognized by Chrysler Group, LLC as one of the 2013 Suppliers of the Year during the company’s 2014 Annual Strategy Meeting and Supplier Awards Ceremony on June 24 at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
Of the 18 awards given to top suppliers for their extraordinary performance in 2013, Cummins was recognized in two categories, marking the first time Cummins has received two awards in the same year. Cummins was recognized as the Powertrain Supplier of the Year and the Technical Cost Reduction Supplier of the Year.
“For 2013, Cummins and Ram Trucks redefined the capability of a heavy-duty pickup engine. The class-leading Cummins Turbo Diesel engine is the direct result of the hard work and dedication of all of the Cummins employees who support the Ram Truck business,” said Dave Crompton, V.P. of the Engine Business. “Countless hours have contributed to these two awards, and we are very pleased by the recognition from our 25-year partner.”
The Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel is available in Ram 2500/3500 Heavy-Duty pickups and Ram 3500/4500/5500 Chassis Cabs. In 2013, Cummins-powered Ram Trucks set a new benchmark in the heavy-duty pickup market. The Cummins Turbo Diesel is available with 850 lb-ft of torque, and provides pulling power for a class-leading 30,000 lbs towing.
“Our supply base manufactures more than 70 percent of the content on our cars and trucks,” said Scott Kunselman, head of purchasing and supplier quality, Chrysler Group. “It is critical that they are as focused as we are on creating innovative, high-quality vehicles that our customers want to drive. Our award-winning suppliers, like Cummins, have proven themselves to be motivated, capable and excited to be on the Chrysler team.”
Award recipients were determined based on an evaluation of each company’s External Balanced Scorecard performance in 2013. That rating system evaluates supplier performance in areas such as quality, delivery, cost, warranty and partnership, and input from Chrysler Group senior leadership.
About Cummins, Inc.
Cummins, Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business units that design, manufacture, distribute and service diesel and natural gas engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission solutions and electrical power generation systems. Headquartered in Columbus, Ind., Cummins currently employs approximately 48,000 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 $1.48 billion on sales of $17.3 billion in 2013. Press releases are at www.cummins.com or www.cumminsengines.com.
