Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced a $580 million, tax incentive-supported investment plan for its engine plant in Rocky Mount.
The company plans to add about 80 new jobs, new equipment and upgrade the assembly line.
“We are excited to be driving continued growth within Nash County and creating jobs that rely on high caliber technology for the future,” said Steve Pinkston, Cummins Rocky Mount engine plant manager. “We need engagement from federal, state, and local governments like Nash County to achieve our goals and we are grateful for their support. When we receive engagement from local partners like this, it helps us move faster toward a more sustainable future.”
Cummins Rocky Mount currently employs about 2,000 people.
“This investment is not just about engines; it’s a testament to our unwavering commitment to the community and our vision for a sustainable and impactful future,” said Pinkston. “It means RMEP and Cummins are here to stay and we take pride in being the one of the largest employers in the tri-county area.”
Cummins is working on a new fuel-agnostic engine platform, a series of engine versions that are derived from a common base engine, which means they have parts in common and different components for different fuel types. Each engine version will operate using a different, single fuel.
The Rocky Mount plant has been in operation since 1983.
