Cummins Generator Technologies is a business unit of Cummins Inc., a global power company that designs, manufactures, sells, and services diesel and alternative fuel engines, generators, and related components. The STAMFORD® brand is a registered trademark of Cummins Generator Technologies and is known for producing high-quality electrical generators for a variety of applications.
Here is a brief overview of the history of Cummins Generator Technologies and the STAMFORD® brand:
- 1919: Clessie Lyle Cummins establishes Cummins Engine Company in Columbus, Indiana.
- 1920s: Cummins begins producing diesel engines for industrial and agricultural use.
- 1930s: The company expands into producing generator sets for standby and prime power applications.
- 1940s: Cummins enters the marine market, producing engines and generator sets for naval and commercial vessels.
- 1950s: The company begins producing high-horsepower engines for on-highway trucks and buses.
- 1960s: Cummins enters the power generation market, producing generators for utility and industrial applications.
- 1970s: The STAMFORD® brand is introduced, and the company begins producing generators under this brand name.
- 1980s: Cummins expands its product range to include generators for the rental market, as well as for residential and commercial applications.
- 1990s: The company expands globally, establishing operations and partnerships in Europe, Asia, and South America.
- 2000s: Cummins continues to grow and expand its product offerings, including the introduction of alternative fuel engines and generator sets.
- 2010s: Cummins Generator Technologies becomes a leading global provider of generators for a variety of applications, including standby, prime, and continuous power.