Cummins Inc. announced Oct. 9 it will consolidate heavy-duty engine assembly and test operations into existing operations of the company's Jamestown, NY, engine plant, resulting in the elimination of about 200 jobs.

"Cummins is committed to competing profitably in the heavy-duty engine business. This action is part of our overall strategy to do so, and is not connected to current market conditions," said Joe Loughrey, Cummins President, Engine Business and Executive Vice President.

The consolidation will be completed by the first quarter of 2003. Cummins will continue to manufacture cylinder heads and engine blocks at the Columbus, IN, Engine Plant.

"The Jamestown plant utilizes our most modern assembly line, which has the flexibility and capacity to meet all customer requirements for our 11-litre and 15-litre engines more productively and cost-effectively than any other alternative," Loughrey said.