From Creamer Media in Johannesburg, this is the Real Economy Report.

Sashnee Moodley:

Global power company Cummins in March officially launched the “Power Hub”, its new multimillion-rand premises in the business area of the Waterfall Logistics Precinct, in Waterfall City, in Midrand. Tasneem Bulbulia tells us more.

Tasneem Bulbulia:

Cummins’ new premises has enabled the company to consolidate its various services and sales business units in South Africa in one strategic location. Cummins Southern Africa MD Racheal Njoroge further explains.

Cummins Southern Africa MD Racheal Njoroge:

Tasneem Bulbulia:

The Power Hub is the culmination of a three-year project. Njoroge outlines the project timeline.

Cummins Southern Africa MD Racheal Njoroge:

Tasneem Bulbulia:

The company’s relocation from the Kelvin and Longmeadow offices to the Waterfall Logistics Precinct is highlighted as a strategic move, placing it at the epicentre of one of Gauteng’s business hubs.

Cummins Southern Africa MD Racheal Njoroge:

Tasneem Bulbulia:

The hub aims to engender ease of business dealings for customers, and is posited to enhance the company’s business capacity for customers.

Cummins chairperson and CEO Tom Linebarger:

Tasneem Bulbulia:

The hub will house 250 employees. It has been designed using the Cummins Smart Office Concept, to create a space that enhances internal collaboration and encourages engagement, thereby enabling a solution-orientated approach.

This includes elements such as private meeting rooms, a spacious layout and a treadmill desk.

Further, in line with the company’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, it houses elements such as a meditation room.

Cummins chairperson and CEO Tom Linebarger:

Tasneem Bulbulia:

The new premises is the manifestation of a considerable investment from Cummins, to the tune of R350-million.

Cummins chairperson and CEO Tom Linebarger:

Sashnee Moodley:

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