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Cummins Inc. (“Cummins,” “the Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a leading global power provider that designs, manufactures, distributes and services diesel and natural gas engines, electric power generation systems and engine-related component products, including filtration and emissions solutions, fuel systems, controls and air handling systems.  We were founded in 1919 as one of the first manufacturers of diesel engines and are headquartered in Columbus, Indiana.  We sell our products to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), distributors and other customers worldwide.  We serve our customers through a network of more than 600 company-owned and independent distributor locations and approximately 6,000 dealer locations in more than 190 countries and territories.