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That is why Cummins Power Generation has designed
Innovative transfer switches launched a game-changing series of transfer switches: the
PowerCommand X-Series.

ummins Power Generation is proud to announce the launch of the The PowerCommand 80 control uses:
innovative PowerCommand X-Series Transfer Switches with the revolutionary • An advanced design to work in a wide range of
CPowerCommand 80 control: a highly advanced and customisable control applications
delivering unrivalled adaptability, connectivity, and intelligence. • An intuitive and easy-to-navigate human-machine
When we depend on reliable power for our most critical applications such as data interface (HMI)
centres, water and wastewater treatment plants, it is vital that the transfer of power • Integrated high-accuracy metering with harmonic
during power failures is seamless. analysis for a simplified but highly accurate way to
monitor and detect power quality problems and
capture energy usage data.
• Integrated automatic load management for easy
setup of downstream load management schemes
without the need of additional hardware or
complicated setup.

And it’s all backed by more than a century of innovation
and engineering. With over 100 years of experience
innovating and delivering power generation solutions,
Cummins Power Generation provides an unmatched level
of expertise in the industry.

Click here to watch a video about the
X-Series Transfer Switches

Contact Tanya Cairns, Cummins, Tel 060 581-8729,
tanya.cairns@cummins.com

Sewerage project brings health and hope to local community

o address the water and sewage challenges at Emalahleni
Local Municipality, Exxaro Coal Central (ECC) handed over
Tthe Thubelihle Ext.5 Sewerage Infrastructure Project to the
municipality recently.
The infrastructure project, which cost R6-million to complete,
was designed to address the water and sanitation issues in the
Emalahleni district and improve the quality of life in this host
community by increasing access to basic services.
Acting Business Unit Manager at ECC, Gunn Ndebele, explained
that the project entailed the installation of 3,2 km of sewer pipes,
47 manholes and the preparation of 280 house connections.
“Proper sewage waste disposal for this community will go a long
way to ensuring that the people here stay healthy for generations to
come,” Ndebele said. “We fundamentally believe in collaborating and Ndebele said: “Socio-economic development has always been
engaging to better understand the needs of all our host communities part of Exxaro’s DNA. Our relationships with the communities extend
and, of course, helping where we can.” over and beyond the life of mines. We will continue our commitment
The sewerage project created 40 jobs for locals and ten to unlocking access to economic opportunities that help build
businesses benefitted, resulting in more than R4-million being resilient and self-sufficient communities.”
circulated back to the economy of the region. In addition, no The company recognises the strength in building relationships,
Covid-19 infections, injuries or fatalities were recorded. It is in embracing differences, and treating each other with respect. By
line with ECC’s contribution to the achievement of basic human promoting these values, Exxaro continues its journey to bring about
rights as well as the United Nations Sustainable Development positive change and power better lives in Africa and beyond.
Goals 2030. It also forms part of the mine’s commitment to
local economic development in its 2017 – 2021 Social and Contact Tsabeng Nthite, Exxaro, Tel 012 307-5000,
Labour Plan. tsabeng.nthite@exxaro.com, https://www.exxaro.com

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