Investing through the downturn: Cummins reassures analysts of future growth opportunities

As Cummins prepares for a 5% revenue decline next year, company management are keen to reassure the investment community that there is still plenty of growth opportunity ahead. The message from Chairman and Chief Executive Tom Linebarger at the Analyst Day conference on 10 November was that the company was taking advantage of the current downturn to improve its corporate cost structure and support strategic investments.