Cummins donates engine to students
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10-13-2007, 07:51 AM
Cummins donates engine to students
Donation provides newest diesel technology for students[/b]
By Wyoming Business Report Staff
October 11, 2007 --[/b] CASPER -- A unique partnership between Dixon Bros, Inc., Cummins Factory & Cummins Rocky Mountain LLC has resulted in the donation of a Cummins ISX Signature Series training engine to the Casper College Diesel Power Technology program.
“The diesel power technology program needs to always stay up-to-date with new industry developments. This donation will help us to do just that for many years to come,” says Harold Wright, diesel instructor at Casper College. “This is the latest in diesel engine technology designed to meet government emissions regulations,” Wright adds.
“The nice thing about this engine is, with very minor changes, it will be within the 2010 EPA certifications. The 2004-2010 engine is basically the same,” notes Jim Dixon, CEO of Dixon Brothers.
Dixon Brothers is no stranger to Casper College. The Dixon family has been sending sons and daughters to the school for a number of years. Son Jimmy received his diesel power technology certificate at Casper College in 1983. Jimmy’s sons Austin and Joe also received that same certificate at Casper College in 2003 and 2007 respectively.
“Jimmy and I were in a discussion about Casper College not having a newer Cummins engine for students to work on when Joe was there this past spring. Harold told us that he had not been able to secure a current Cummins model. I told Jimmy to lean on our Cummins representative and get the ball rolling,” says Dixon.
Jimmy approached Wayne Lepine with Rocky Mountain Cummins in Gillette. “Wayne took it from there and worked through the channels,” Jimmy says. The result was the receipt of an in-service engine removed from service to be used as a training engine.
“We got the ball rolling on this because Casper College has been a big asset for us. We have a lot of folks out of Casper College that work for us and two that went this year,” Dixon says. “Most places just touch on the mechanic part but Casper College touches on everything. CC deserves ours and Cummins support – they turn out a good product, it’s an excellent school.”
original article at:
http://www.wyomingbusinessreport.com...e.asp?id=89121
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By Wyoming Business Report Staff
October 11, 2007 --[/b] CASPER -- A unique partnership between Dixon Bros, Inc., Cummins Factory & Cummins Rocky Mountain LLC has resulted in the donation of a Cummins ISX Signature Series training engine to the Casper College Diesel Power Technology program.
“The diesel power technology program needs to always stay up-to-date with new industry developments. This donation will help us to do just that for many years to come,” says Harold Wright, diesel instructor at Casper College. “This is the latest in diesel engine technology designed to meet government emissions regulations,” Wright adds.
“The nice thing about this engine is, with very minor changes, it will be within the 2010 EPA certifications. The 2004-2010 engine is basically the same,” notes Jim Dixon, CEO of Dixon Brothers.
Dixon Brothers is no stranger to Casper College. The Dixon family has been sending sons and daughters to the school for a number of years. Son Jimmy received his diesel power technology certificate at Casper College in 1983. Jimmy’s sons Austin and Joe also received that same certificate at Casper College in 2003 and 2007 respectively.
“Jimmy and I were in a discussion about Casper College not having a newer Cummins engine for students to work on when Joe was there this past spring. Harold told us that he had not been able to secure a current Cummins model. I told Jimmy to lean on our Cummins representative and get the ball rolling,” says Dixon.
Jimmy approached Wayne Lepine with Rocky Mountain Cummins in Gillette. “Wayne took it from there and worked through the channels,” Jimmy says. The result was the receipt of an in-service engine removed from service to be used as a training engine.
“We got the ball rolling on this because Casper College has been a big asset for us. We have a lot of folks out of Casper College that work for us and two that went this year,” Dixon says. “Most places just touch on the mechanic part but Casper College touches on everything. CC deserves ours and Cummins support – they turn out a good product, it’s an excellent school.”
original article at:
http://www.wyomingbusinessreport.com...e.asp?id=89121
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