Cummins MREP Increases Production

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From RV Daily Report:

"Cummins to recall 270 workers


Greg Gerber posted on October 07, 2009 11:26

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Diesel-engine maker Cummins Inc. said today that it wants to recall about 270 laid off or transferred production workers to meet an increase in orders for Dodge Ram turbo diesel pickup truck engines.

Chrysler Group LLC is attempting to build inventory for its 2010 model heavy duty Dodge Ram pickup, which is powered by Cummins ( CMI - news - people )' 6.7-liter turbo diesel engine.

As a result of the increased orders, Cummins plans to temporarily add a second shift at its MidRange Engine Plant in Columbus, Ind. and plans to operate it through the end of 2009.

The company has began notifying employees and plans to begin the additional shift on Oct. 19. Cummins began production of the 2010 Dodge Ram engines in mid-September with about 340 production workers on a single shift.

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