Cummins Engine

[BTiner]

Just got my August issue of Trailer Life magazine,and there was an article saying that Cummins Inc. announced that it has been chosen by DC to be the exclusive diesel engine supplier for the next-generation of Dodge Ram 2500/3500 trucks according to Tom Sidlik, Chrysler Groups VP for procurement and supply. Thought you guys would want to know.

 

[EMDDIESEL]

Did it say for how long?, i heard till 2007

 

[work2muchplay2little]

Here's the text of the press release from Cummins regarding supplying DC with diesel engines - no dates I'm afraid.







CUMMINS INC. EXCLUSIVE DIESEL ENGINE SUPPLIER FOR THE DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCK



COLUMBUS, Ind. - 27 Apr 2001





Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CUM) today announced that it has been chosen by DaimlerChrysler Corporation to be the exclusive diesel engine supplier for the next-generation Dodge Ram 2500/3500 pickup truck. The announcement reflects a long-term commitment by both companies to continue the successful Dodge/Cummins relationship.



"This commitment extends our long and successful relationship with Cummins through our next generation of Dodge Ram pickup trucks," said Tom Sidlik, Chrysler Group’s Executive Vice President for Procurement and Supply. "The Chrysler Group values our relationship with Cummins and expects it to continue in the coming years. "



"We are very pleased about this commitment which further strengthens our 13 year relationship with Dodge", said Larry O. Moore, Cummins Vice President and General Manager- Light Duty Automotive. "The 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 models will assume the leadership position of their predecessors. Dodge/Cummins means a bullet-proof engine in a bold new Ram truck that will exceed customer expectations for performance, reliability and durability. "



Cummins, headquartered in Columbus, Ind. , is the world’s largest producer of commercial diesel engines above 50 horsepower. The company provides products and services for customers in markets worldwide for engines, power generation, and filtration. In 2000, Cummins reported record sales of $6. 6 billion. Press releases by fax may be requested by calling News on Demand at 888-329-2305. Cummins’ new website on the Internet can be found at www.cummins.com.



Certain information in this press release is forward looking and involves risks and uncertainties, including general economic and competitive conditions that could significantly affect expected results.