Engine maker 'in gear for growth' with $50 million move

A heavy-duty engine maker says it is set to power on “for decades to come” after unveiling $50 million growth plans.

Cummins is expanding its Daventry-based power systems plant.

Bosses say the investment will create a 315sq metre assembly line complete with three machining centres and a block wash.

They add the move – part of a previously announced $200 million investment package – will “secure skilled jobs and strengthen local communities and supply chains”.

Operational for more than 50 years, the Daventry plant designs and makes large-scale engines for the data centre, healthcare, oil and gas, rail and marine sectors.

Roy Free, Cummins’ Daventry plant manager, said: “This investment reflects the dedication of our Daventry workforce, which continues to deliver world-class power solutions to customers around the world.

“It ensures our site remains at the forefront of innovation, sustainability and advanced manufacturing for decades to come.”

Welcoming Cummins’ commitment to its West Northamptonshire base, Chancellor Rachel Reeves added: “This is a huge vote of confidence in British manufacturing.

“Not only will it strengthen our energy supply chains, but it will also play a crucial role in powering data centres driving advances in artificial intelligence, as well as hospitals and other public services we all rely on.”

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