The investment hopes to reinforce the UK’s ability to deliver reliable back-up power
Cummins, a global power solutions specialist, is investing $50 million into its multi-purpose power systems plant in Daventry, reinforcing the UK’s ability to deliver reliable back-up power for critical global infrastructure
The Cummins site on Royal Oak Way South designs, manufactures, and distributes 38-litre to 95-litre engines suitable for a variety of sectors, including healthcare, oil and gas, rail, marine, and data centres.
The latest investment comes after a previously announced $200m investment package, aiming to increase manufacturing capacity by creating a new 315 square metre assembly line facility housing three new machining centres and a block wash. Development will also include the refurbishment of test cell capacities, supporting the rising demand for power generation worldwide.
Jenny Bush, president, Cummins Power Systems, said, “Cummins is investing around $50 million in its Daventry site, which is expected to secure skilled jobs, strengthen local communities and supply chains, and expand the critical power infrastructure that places Cummins and the UK at the heart of growth in AI and the emerging data-centre ecosystem. This investment is made possible when governments maintain competitive, predictable operating environments primed for long-term growth.”
Roy Free, plant manager, Cummins Daventry, said, “This investment reflects the dedication of our Daventry workforce, who continue 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.”
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves MP, said, “This $50 million investment by Cummins, an announcement I was pleased to make at our Regional Investment Summit, 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 AI, as well as hospitals and other public services we all rely on. This is our modern Industrial Strategy in action, delivering good jobs and growth.”
