1. Why was it built and what will happen there?  

• Exclusively designed to increase the production of rebuilt engines. A process which extends the engine lifespan, enhances performance, and reduces fuel consumption.
• With the addition of this new European Master Rebuild Centre, Cummins now has 13 Master Rebuild Centres globally.
• Every engine that comes to our Rebuild Centre goes through a main six-stage process that ensures it performs ‘as good as new’ before being shipped to our customers:

1. Tear down
2. Cleaning
3. Inspection
4. Re-machining or replacement of Components
5. Reassembly
6. Testing

2. How much did it cost, how large is it and how many people are employed here? 

• A $10 million investment.
• Across 4,600m2
• 50 people employed at the Rebuild Centre and wider Krakow site, and a total of 90 across Poland.

3. What engines will the site service? 

• The facility will remanufacture high horsepower engines that have a displacement between 19 to 78 litres, and in the 450 to 3,500 horsepower range.
• This includes the renowned Cummins QSK19, QSK38 and QSK60 engine models.

4. What equipment does the site feature? 

• The European Master Rebuild Centre is equipped with:
  • Two 15-tonne overhead cranes
  • Jib cranes
  • A test cell with an engine dynamometer
  • A paint booth
  • Two disassembly bays
  • Four high-horsepower and three mid-range/heavy-duty assembly bays
  • A MILLIPORE cleanliness testing stand
  • Europe’s first Bake & Blast device for cleaning components

5. What sectors will the site produce engines for? 

• Any customers in Europe that have Cummins high horsepower engines that are 19 to 78 litres and in the 450 to 3500 horsepower range would be a good fit for a remanufactured engine.
• These include customers in mining, off-highway, construction, marine, rail and power generation.

6. What are the rebuild options? 

• Full factory warranty.
• Engines are fully tested, including a 20+ validation parameter test.
• Same life-to-overhaul expectations as a new engine.

• Advanced Rebuild: Advanced scope from the classic engine refresh.  

• 12 months new parts and three months workmanship warranty. 
• Dyno tested. 
• Engine will be more applicable to certain segments. 

• Classic Refresh: An engine refresh takes place on the customer site by our highly skilled and fully  trained field service technicians. Each service engineer is equipped with latest tools and diagnostic  equipment.  

• Full equipped fleet of service vehicles. 
• Repairs completed using Genuine Cummins parts. 
• All work conducted follows QuickServe service process. 

7. What is the lead time for a remanufactured engine? 

• Approx. 35 working days.  

8. Why should customers use the new Rebuild Centre? 

• Remanufactured engines meet the same specifications of a new engine with uptime, cost and  sustainability benefits.  

• When compared to ordering a new, first-fit engine, the Centre will provide customers reduced down  time, significant up-front cost savings, peace of mind with service and support structure and a  sustainable option to use less, use better and use again. 

9. How are rebuilt engines better for the environment? 

• Cummins’ engine remanufacturing process requires 85% less energy than manufacturing new  engines, and reduces the use of raw materials, packaging and the production of scrap metal.

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