Cummins Inc. further strengthened its engine research and development capability in China by officially opening its first technical center in central China's Wuhan City this week.

The East Asia Technical Center, a 55-45 joint venture between Cummins Inc. and Dongfeng Cummins Engine Co. Ltd., will provide engineering and technical development services for the full range of Cummins products built in China, including diesel and natural gas engines, power generators, turbochargers and filtration products.
"As a global leader in the diesel industry, Cummins operates 16 technical centers around the world." said John Wall, Cummins' chief technical officer. "And today we are pleased to welcome our 17th member into Cummins global technical network. The establishment of the East Asia Technical Center once again demonstrates Cummins commitment to China, to global engineering and to our growing partnership with Dongfeng."
As the fourth joint venture between Cummins and Dongfeng, one of China's Top Three automakers, the East Asia Technical Center further expands the 20-year partnership that has already yielded one engine factory and one exhaust system plant (Xiangfan Exhaust), as well as one filter company (Shanghai Fleetguard).