Cummins, Mercury Marine transitioning from CMD joint venture

CUMMINS and Mercury Marine are transitioning from their Cummins MerCruiser Diesel Marine (CMD) joint venture to a strategic supply arrangement between the two companies to more effectively serve customers in the global diesel marine market.
         
The transition took place in the South Pacific region early in 2010.

Each will utilise their respective parent company’s resources to develop, manufacture, sell, distribute and service diesel engines, drives, pods and related parts, accessories and services.
   
Cummins will continue to use Mercury Marine drives (including Zeus) and control systems in conjunction with its offering of mid-range and heavy-duty marine engines. This move will leverage Cummins' strong global distribution footprint and create additional synergy with other Cummins recreational marine products, including marine generator sets offered under the Cummins Onan brand.

Cummins and Mercury established the CMD joint venture in 2002 to supply integrated diesel propulsion systems to the worldwide recreational and commercial marine markets.