Buhler to introduce new products in Regina, SK and Westgate, IA
Winnipeg, Manitoba
November 29, 2006
WINNIPEG, MB – Buhler Versatile Inc., a division of Buhler Industries Inc. (TSX: BUI), and Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) have entered into a long-term agreement that will result in Cummins engines powering Buhler 4WD tractors until at least 2011.
“Buhler tractors have a proven history of reliability and durability,” says Craig Engel, President of Buhler Industries Inc. “We’ve enjoyed a close relationship with Cummins for many years and are excited that Cummins engines will power Buhler 4WD tractors for years to come.”
“We’re excited about this long-term agreement,” says Ric Kleine, Cummins Vice President, Off-Highway Business. “Our QSX and QSM engines have proven track records of durability and long-term performance that Buhler customers appreciate and demand. Cummins’ continuous investment in our proven products and technology goes a long way in enabling farmers to achieve the highest uptime at the lowest possible cost at every emissions level. Cummins is constantly focused on providing engine platforms, customer support and engine technology to the agriculture market better than anyone else.”
Cummins QSX and QSM
The powerful and dependable Cummins QSX engines will supply the power for the HHT (High Horsepower Tractor) Series, including the 435, 485 and 535. The 2000 Series 4WD will use the Cummins QSM engine in the 2290, 2335 and 2375. Cummins QSM and QSX Tier 3 engines are virtually identical to their Tier 2 predecessors, meeting the stringent Tier 3 NOx emissions requirements by optimizing the in-cylinder combustion system and without the need for any additional emissions subsystems. The Cummins approach to Tier 3 emissions reductions ensures a high level of reliability. Both engines have a proven track record of excellent fuel economy and are approved for B5 biodiesel in a continuing effort to support new fuel initiatives.
2007 model year Buhler 4WD tractors will proudly display “Cummins Power” badges on the hood, and Buhler is the only tractor manufacturer with 4WD tractors exclusively powered by Cummins engines.
About Cummins Inc.
Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business units that design, manufacture, distribute and service engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission solutions and electrical power generation systems. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana (USA), Cummins serves customers in more than 160 countries through its network of 550 company-owned and independent distributor facilities and more than 5,000 dealer locations. Cummins reported net income of $550 million on sales of $9.9 billion in 2005. Press releases can be found on the web at www.cummins.com or www.everytime.cummins.com.
About Buhler Industries Inc.
Buhler Versatile Inc. is a division of Buhler Industries Inc. (TSX: BUI) that designs, manufactures and distributes agricultural equipment. The products are marketed under the Buhler brand name, including the Farm King®, Allied®, Inland® and Versatile® product lines. Buhler Industries Inc. operates ten modern manufacturing and eight distribution centers totaling over 1.6 million square feet of facilities in the United States and Canada and employs more than 800 people. For more information visit www.buhler.com.
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Contact:
| Craig Engel President Manager Phone: (204) 228-6206 E-mail: cengel@buhler.com |
Bruce Farrar Off-Highway Communications Phone: (812) 337-0479 E-mail: bruce.c.farrar@cummins.com |
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