U.S. auto parts supplier Cummins Inc. held its fourth quarter 2009 earnings announcement on February 2.
According to statistics released by Cummins, in the fourth quarter of 2009, Cummins' global sales were US$3.4 billion, an increase of 3.4% compared to the same period in 2008 and an increase of 34% compared to the third quarter of 2009; EBIT accounted for sales. The percentage is 11.4%.
Cummins president and COO Tom Linebarger said that in the fourth quarter of 2009, Cummins’ four business divisions had an upward trend in global sales, achieving the best results since the second quarter of 2008.
Linebarger also summarized the company’s measures taken in response to falling demand in the past year as the following five points:
First, cost reduction measures.
Second, to balance production capacity and demand.
Third, despite the drop in demand, it still guarantees stable profits and abundant cash flow.
Fourth, increase investment in key projects and product technologies.
Fifth, maintain a good relationship with customers and share the same pains.
Linebarger said that the company’s profitability in the fourth quarter proves that the measures we have taken are wise.
Linebarger expects Cummins global sales will reach 11 billion US dollars in 2010, EBIT will account for 7% of sales.
Founded in 1919, Cummins is headquartered in Columbus, Indiana, USA. Cummins is a leading global power equipment manufacturer, designer, manufacturer and distributor of engines and related technologies including fuel systems, control systems, air handling, filtration systems, exhaust gas treatment systems and power systems. Cummins has four business divisions, namely, the Engine Division, the Electric Power Business Unit, the Components Business Unit and the Shipbuilding Business Unit.
The Pallet Strapping Machine is a hot-gluing side Strapping Machine, which is suitable for packing pallet goods. The open movable bow at the bottom can be easily worn, and the pallet and the package are firmly tied together.
China Pallet Strapping,Pallet Strapping Machine manufacturer, choose the high quality Automatic Pallet Strapping Machine,Hand Held Pallet Strapping Machine, etc.
Pallet Strapping Machine
Pallet Strapping,Pallet Strapping Machine,Automatic Pallet Strapping Machine,Hand Held Pallet Strapping Machine
Jining Myway Machinery Co., Ltd. , https://www.mwpackall.com