Cummins Inc. has signed a joint-venture agreement to establish a new company, Cummins West Africa, in partnership with Nigerian company A.G. Leventis. The new operation in Lagos will manufacture power generation systems up to 1000 kVA, supported by a network of service branches strategically located across the country.
"With strong economic growth underway, the business foundations are in place for Cummins West Africa to succeed," said Robert Neitzke, Cummins director - Business Development and board member of Cummins West Africa. "Working with A.G. Leventis, we have the right partner at the right time to develop significant new business opportunities. They are one of the most respected companies in Nigeria with a long experience in providing power generation products.”
A.G. Leventis was founded in Nigeria and over the years has grown into an international conglomerate with operations spanning the globe. The company`s main activities include power systems, bottling, foods and beverages, hotels, real estate and conservation.
By utilizing manufacturing processes and training programs in common with those of the U.S. and U.K., Cummins West Africa will produce generator sets to the same quality levels, Cummins said. At maturity, the Cummins West Africa facility in Lagos is expected to be one of the largest and most advanced gen-set manufacturing operations in Africa.
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