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ISX15 earns EPA 2014 certification; midrange NG engine planned Cummins to shut down facilities, reduce work force ummins Inc. last month announced actions to respond to the weakening global economy by cutting costs, includ- ing planned work week reductions, shutdowns at some facilities and targeted work force reductions. "We continued to see weak economic data in a number of regions during the third quarter, increasing the level of uncertainty regarding the direction of the global economy, C " said Tom Linebarger, chairman and chief executive officer of the Columbus, Ind.-based company. "As a result of the heightened uncertainty, end customers are delaying capital expendi- tures in a number of markets, lowering demand for our products." Linebarger said Cummins has lowered its full-year revenue forecast, with the most significant changes in its North America heavy-duty truck and interna- tional power generation markets. The company said it expected to reduce its work force by between 1,000 and 1,500 people by the end of the year. "Respond- ing quickly and strategically during these challenging economic times will pave the way for Cummins to emerge stronger as a company when markets inevitably rebound,'' said Linebarger. In other news, Cummins received certi- fication for its ISX15 engine from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, meet- ing both the EPA 2013 regulations and the new greenhouse gas and fuel-efficien- cy rules that will take effect in 2014. Also, Cummins Westport now is devel- oping the ISB6.7 G, a midrange 6.7-liter natural gas engine expected to be in production by 2015 and designed to meet EPA and California Air Resources Board regulations in force at the time of launch. Cummins received EPA certification for its ISX15 engine, meeting both the 2013 regulations and greenhouse gas and fuel- efficiency rules that take effect in 2014. Text INFO to 205-289-3554 or visit www.ccjdigital.com/info COMMERCIAL CARRIER JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2012 23