Cummins, the renowned engine manufacturing company, has officially revealed its European Master Rebuild Centre for high horsepower engines in Krakow, Poland.
This state-of-the-art facility is concerned with the remanufacturing of high horsepower engines, reaffirming Cummins’ commitment to its customers, environmental sustainability, and the European market.
The company has invested a staggering $10 million in the development of this cutting-edge Centre, which is poised to remanufacture Cummins’ high horsepower engines with displacements ranging from 19 to 78 liters, packing a robust power range of 450 to 3500 horsepower. This includes Cummins’ revered QSK19, QSK38, and QSK60 engines, known for their reliability and performance.
Spanning an impressive 4,600 square meters, this new facility has been meticulously designed to expand Cummins’ capacity to meet the burgeoning demand for high horsepower engines across various sectors, all while adhering to the highest quality standards in a factory environment. This strategic move positions Cummins as a frontrunner in providing enhanced services to its European clientele, catering to the needs of both new and existing customers across the region.
Cummins’ rebuilt engines have emerged as the preferred choice for customers seeking reduced costs and increased engine uptime. The six-stage remanufacturing process disassembles, cleans, inspects, re-machines, reassembles engines with Genuine Cummins parts, and rigorously tests them. The result is an extended engine life and enhanced performance.
Customers benefit from significantly shorter lead times compared to factory-ordered engines, with a typical cycle time of just 35 working days. Moreover, remanufactured engines offer upfront cost savings compared to brand-new engines, ultimately boosting revenue and efficiency.
The European Master Rebuild Centre will offer an array of rebuild and remanufacture options. The “Ultimate Remanufacture” solution involves a complete dismantling and reassembly of the engine, replacing all worn components with Cummins Genuine parts, including wear and tear components. Engines remanufactured through this process come with a full factory warranty equivalent to that of a new engine.
The selection of Krakow as the Centre’s location was strategic and multifaceted. Situated close to an international airport and major highways, Krakow is centrally located within Cummins’ European network. It is also in proximity to several large-scale industrial operations that heavily rely on Cummins’ high-powered engines, making it an ideal choice to serve existing and potential customers. The decision also leveraged the presence of a highly skilled team based at Cummins’ pre-existing Krakow site.
The European Master Rebuild Centre in Krakow is the latest addition to Cummins’ global network of 13 Master Rebuild Centres, all committed to providing engine rebuilds in factory-grade environments.
Ann-Kristin de Verdier, Executive Managing Director for Cummins’ Europe Distribution Business, expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “We’re thrilled that this state-of-the-art facility has officially opened. It is the result of a significant and strategic investment to deliver more choice to our customers across Europe, ultimately helping them to reduce costs and boost productivity.”
Cummins, with over a century of experience in manufacturing diesel engines, remains dedicated to keeping existing engines operating at peak performance whenever possible. This commitment is the driving force behind the establishment of this new Centre.
The European Master Rebuild Centre forms an integral part of Cummins’ new base in Krakow, housing a warehouse, workshop, and administrative offices. It is expected to play a pivotal role in Cummins’ broader growth strategy in Poland and throughout Europe.
Cummins’ forward-thinking approach extends to environmental sustainability. The Centre incorporates eco-friendly features such as solar panels, charging points, a state-of-the-art microbiological wash bay that recycles 100% of the water used on-site, and other cutting-edge solutions. Importantly, the engine remanufacturing process at the Centre consumes 85% less energy than manufacturing new engines, reducing the use of raw materials, packaging, and the production of scrap metal.
The official opening of the European Master Rebuild Centre was celebrated at an event attended by several senior Cummins leaders, local dignitaries, and international press, marking a significant milestone in Cummins’ commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability.
