JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — Cummins Inc. announced that the Jamestown Engine Plant has secured a significant capital investment to install a new block machining line into its current Jamestown facility. Facilities preparation commenced in May 2015, and start of production is expected in 2017. The company estimates a total direct investment in the New York plant of approximately $94 million over 3 years in connection with the project and other related facility upgrades.
The investment represents a vote of confidence in manufacturing in the Jamestown plant, and allows Cummins to further optimize the efficiency and agility of its supply chain. The investment also provides for job creation and retention of 41 jobs to operate the line in the Jamestown facility.
“Cummins appreciates the engagement of the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency and the Empire State Development Corporation and their efforts to help attract this work to Chautauqua County” said Mike Abbate, Cummins Jamestown Engine Plant Manager.
Today, the Jamestown Engine Plant manufactures more than 100,000 engines for the heavy-truck market, and currently provides engines for approximately 35% of all Class 8 trucks in North America.
Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation which design, manufacture, distributes and services 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, Indiana (USA), Cummins currently employs approximately 56,000 people worldwide, and serves customers in approximately 190 countries and territories.
“We are truly blessed to have Cummins Inc. in Chautauqua County,” said Vince Horrigan, Chautauqua County Executive. “This major investment has created new momentum in the economic development climate across Chautauqua County. In addition to the Cummins corporate management team and their Jamestown engine plant employees, I want to thank our County IDA and NYS economic development team for their tireless efforts in the success of this wonderful project.”
“CCIDA was excited to hear the news that the decision was made by Cummins to invest in Chautauqua County, an investment of this magnitude shows the confidence they have in the management team, the entire work force, and Chautauqua County,” stated Kevin Sanvidge, CCIDA Administrative Director/CEO. “It was an honor to have had the opportunity to assist in the project by offering incentives to encourage job retention and creation and investment, and improve the quality of life of communities they serve.”
Cummins Inc. is located at 4720 Baker Street, in Lakewood, NY, and is one of Cummins’ primary plant locations for the manufacturing of machine components and assembly of engines. The plant has 1 million square feet of manufacturing floor space, and is capable of manufacturing in excess of 500 engines per day.
