Cummins Inc. and Dongfeng Automobile Co. Limited (DFAC), a
subsidiary of Dongfeng Motor Co. (DFM), said that DFAC's licensee
plant, which produces Cummins B series engines, and Cummins cylinder
block and head machining company will be integrated into the Cummins and
Dongfeng existing joint venture company, Dongfeng Cummins Engine Co.
Limited (DCEC).
The expanded Dongfeng Cummins will add Cummins B series engines to
its production capabilities, and will continue to be a 50-50-equity
joint venture between DFAC and Cummins. The announcement took place in
Beijing, China.
"This is another significant step for Dongfeng, after joining
hands with PSA and Nissan recently to upgrade its international
competitiveness" said Miao Wei, General Manager of Dongfeng Motor
and Chairman of DFAC. "And (this) will undoubtedly pose profound
impact on China's internal combustion engine industry."
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