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Network of rebuild centres caters for

AME region

owerHub MRC mainly services components for scheduled rebuilds, in addition to maintaining an inventory of fast-
the mining industry in Southern moving items for common engine platforms. “This guarantees that we are able to service
PAfrica, while the Dubai MRC our customers in the AME region and meet all of their requirements,” says Mlotshwa.
focuses mainly on power generation The key focus for Cummins is to establish top-level relationships with its customers
and marine. that focus on technical expertise, service and aftermarket support. “It allows us to
Cummins has a world-class grow our rebuild business, while at the same time investing in quality equipment and
customer service and support network continuous training of our staff and technicians,” says Mlotshwa.
to better serve its global customer base, Commenting on the impact of Covid-19 on the business, she says that Cummins has
including 21 Master Rebuild Centres continued to experience strong market demand, even throughout the pandemic. “We
(MRCs). In support of the Africa and work closely with our customers to understand their rebuild cycles, to anticipate future
Middle East (AME) region, Cummins has demand and plan accordingly,” concludes Mlotshwa.
an MRC in Johannesburg as a trusted
partner for the mining industry, and one Added value of a Cummins rebuild
in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, • ISO 9001 quality certification, with a common global process to resolve quality issues
catering mainly for power generation • ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 safety and environmental certification
and marine markets. Both MRCs can • Maximising customer uptime with a swing engine programme
rebuild any high horsepower engine • Rebuild warranty coverage
for applications from marine to mining, • Lean manufacturing process
power generation, construction and • Use of genuine New and Recon® parts
many more. • All engines are 100% dynamometer testing, including mini-patch lube oil sampling
The two MRCs provide the latest test, and in accordance with high-horsepower engine testing standards
cutting-edge technology to meet • Assembled to Cummins Global Manufacturing Standards
industry needs, including dynamometer • High-quality paint finish to meet customers’ colour and quality standards
testing to full power for some of
Cummins’ largest engines, and rebuilds Contact Sibu Gule, Cummins, Phone 011 451-3400,
ranging from 19 litres to 95 litres. Apart Ame.abo.communication@cummins.com, www.cummins.com
from the wide engine size range, the Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CumminsAfricaME/
main advantage for customers is zero LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cummins-africa/
hour rebuilds and a strip-and-quote Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cummins_Africa
service.
“Our aim with our global MRC
network is to be closer to our
customers,” says Minenhle Mlotshwa,
AME NRP Assistant Product Manager.
The South African MRC previously
operated in Kelvin, Sandton before
relocating to the new PowerHub
facility in Waterfall City in Midrand,
Johannesburg South Africa. The
Dubai MRC commenced operations
in 2012 and conducted the first-ever
QSK95 engine rebuild globally in 2016,
Cummins’ largest engine.
The two MRCs ensure that Cummins
has a healthy swing engine bank in the
region. They also facilitate stockholding
of the correct genuine New and Recon®

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