Cummins is one of those rare companies that powers EVERY industry. And in Texas, its impact is everywhere. Cummins engines keep the lights on at the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers stadiums. Cummins provides engines for Halliburton oil drills—the only part of the equipment Halliburton doesn’t make in-house. And Cummins engines power firetrucks across Texas, many of which come through Dallas for service and repairs. Even food trucks roll in regularly to have their engines checked by Cummins technicians.
The Cummins company culture is part of what has attracted so many to careers at the engine manufacturer. Across Texas, Cummins has close to 500 employees in different locations and departments. And as the need for power continues to grow, so will the company.
“It’s something that’s not going to go away,” says Omar Ortiz, an On-Highway Service Supervisor for the Dallas team. “There’s always going to be new power systems, so [Cummins] is in it for a long time.”
It’s rare to see a manufacturer that can have such a widespread impact on the community, both through the impact of its equipment and its charitable endeavors. And as the need for power continues to grow, so will the number of those whose lives are made better through Cummins’ community service, exceptional careers, and safe, efficient engine power that’s relied upon by virtually every industry. Few places understand this better than Cummins, a global leader in engine manufacturing and other power solutions.
On August 7, the AEM Manufacturing Express visited Cummins’ Dallas facility to celebrate the hardworking men and women of Cummins and the company’s efforts to make the community around them a better place. Community service is deeply ingrained in Cummins DNA—in Dallas and every other place it does business. That’s why Cummins decided to incorporate its CARE program (Cummins Advocates for Racial Equity) into its stop on the AEM Manufacturing Express. In between learning more about AEM’s I Make America campaign, Cummins workers stocked backpacks with free school supplies for underprivileged children in the community.
Stuffing backpacks is just a small example of the many ways in which Cummins and its workers give back to those in need. The company has robust partnerships with groups like Genesis Women’s Shelter and the Veterans Employee Resource Group to help provide mechanical support to vehicles. But their support goes far beyond servicing engines; last year, Cummins spent $50K on furniture to be donated to people in need.
The breadth of Cummins’ philanthropy is reflected in the breadth of the customers it serves. The company’s vast customer base is a major source of pride for those who work at Cummins.
“What makes me proud is how we power hospitals,” said Erica Baird, Executive Director, Global Sales and Service at Cummins. “When you’re undergoing surgery and that hospital loses power from a hurricane, we’re one of the manufacturers who make backup generators to keep everything working. If you go to Costco and buy salmon, that fish came to that store on a truck or a ship that was possibly powered by a Cummins engine.”
As the AEM Manufacturing Express passes through Texas, its humming engine is a reminder of the far-reaching impact of the workers and innovations that power the equipment manufacturing industry forward.
