Under the theme of “Unleashing the Richness of 40 Years, Break Forth to the New Normal,” Cummins representatives and key stakeholders met in Beijing to celebrate China’s 40^th anniversary.

Leaders from all joint venture partners in China were present at the milestone event, including Dongfeng Motor (DCEC), Foton Motor (Foton Cummins), LiuGong (Guangxi Cummins), Chongqing Machinery and Electric (CCEC), Shaanqi (XCEC), Wuxi Power (Wuxi Turbo Technologies), Valvoline (Shanghai Cummins Valvoline), Tianyuan (Cummins Tianyuan Telematics), Kanghao (Cummins Power Technologies), and Jardine (Cummins Jardine Energy Solution).

During the 40 years  anniversary celebration event, partners joined Tom Linebarger, Chairman and CEO, and Steve Chapman, Group Vice President for China and Russia, on the main stage to participate in a ceremonial “button pushing” that triggered a digital display symbolizing the future of Cummins China and its partners. The significance of the anniversary was captured in remarks made by Linebarger during the celebration.

“The past 40 years were nothing short of an amazing transformation for China, and Cummins was able to capture the growth momentum hand-in-hand with our great partners,” Linebarger also said. “The partnerships we have forged in China are unmatched, both because of the excellence of the companies that we are fortunate to call our partners and the strength and openness of our relationships. I have every confidence that these partnerships will continue to drive our joint success in the future.”

Leaders used the anniversary celebration to emphasize their continued confidence in the company’s future in China. As China’s economy embarks on the the “New Normal,” which points to mild economic growth and an industrial transformation,  long-term partnerships, innovative spirit and deep understanding of customers’ needs position the company to play a key role in country’s industrial upgrade and transformation.