Diversified automotive distributor, Car & General has unveiled a new workshop for Cummins engines and power equipment.
The engine rebuild centre features a dynamometer test, a generator performance test, voltage and frequency stability, fuel consumption and efficiency, cooling system performance, exhaust emissions.
“In the region, the Cummins’ brand is strengthened by Cummins technical expertise and C&G’s local market knowledge and network. This has enabled us keep our mantra of making customers smile in every street, every town,” said Vijay Gidoomal.
The new workshop operated by subsidiary Cummins C&G specialises in the sales, service and support of Cummins engines and power equipment including generators, alternators, turbochargers and filtration systems.
“Dyno testing verifies the rated capacity, ensures genset reliability and safety, validates designs and repairs and detects issues like over-heating, unstable voltage, poor fuel efficiency and mechanical faults early. This ensures compliance with standards, builds customer confidence and reduces risk of field failure by catching defects before deployment.”
Apart from general generator repairs, the workshop will also handle engine rebuilds which involves restoration of a worn-out or damaged generator engine to a close to new condition. Rebuilt engines run reliably and efficiently.
Additionally, the centre will also be used as a technical training facility for customers.
“We are happy about the relationship between C&G and Cummins Inc that goes beyond transactions and focuses on collaboration. This has enabled us ensure that our customers remain happy,” added Ignacio Gonzalez the Executive Director of Cummins Powergen Markets EMEIA (Europe, Middle East, India and Africa) said,
Car & General was appointed the Cummins distributor in 2006 and became a joint partner in the Kenyan operations with 50pc shareholding in 2017.
However in 2023, the joint venture became a wholly owned C&G subsidiary after the firm acquired full ownership.
