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The Company:

ABS Group provides a range of technical solutions to support safe, reliable and high-performance assets and op- erations in a variety of asset-intensive industries, including the marine sector. With more than 2,400 professionals in over 30 countries, ABS Group delivers solutions all around the world. The mission of ABS is to serve the public inter- est as well as the needs of clients by promoting the security of life and property and preserving the natural environ- ment. As a full-service provider to the entire towing vessel industry, ABS Group offers assistance to clients looking to navigate through regulatory requirements and subsequent implementation issues.

The Case:

ABS Group blends sophisticated engineering and tech- nology practices with practical operational experience to develop solutions that satisfy clients’ business and techni- cal objectives. Extensive ABS experience helps clients take conceptual ideas to fruition involving new technology spe- cifi c to the maritime industry. ABS Group has extensive ex- perience in providing third-party auditing and inspection services for existing fl eets and new construction. This in- cludes damage assessment, dry docking services and design review. ABS Group has mechanisms in place to assist own- ers, operators and managers in meeting the requirements of a world class maintenance program, including software programs to identify and track assets, maintenance of engi- neering equipment, supply chain requirements and more, in order to make sure that fl eets are maintained to appli- cable industry and other related standards.

The Company:

Global power leader Cummins, Inc. is a corporation of complementary business units that design, manufacture, dis- tribute and service engines and related technologies, includ- ing fuel systems, controls, air handling, fi ltration, emission solutions and electrical power generation systems. Cummins is organized into four distinct but complementary business units: Cummins Engine Business, Cummins Power Gen- eration Business, The Components Business and Cummins

Distribution Business. Cummins serves customers in ap- proximately 190 countries and territories through a network of more than 600 company-owned and independent dis- tributor locations and approximately 6,500 dealer locations.

The Case:

Founded in 1919, the company has evolved into global power leader with more than $17 billion in sales in 2013.

Cummins’ propulsion line includes the mechanical K and

N Series and the electronic Quantum Series. Cummins also offers both mechanical and electronic auxiliary products to meet customer needs in terms of power, emissions require- ments and incentives, sociability, available supply of quality fuel, monitoring and data requirements and fl eet standard- ization. Additionally, every major component of a C Power generator set, including the engine, alternator and control system, is either designed and manufactured or integrated by divisions of the Cummins family. Cummins offers a complete line of propulsion, generating set and auxiliary power solutions designed specifi cally for commercial marine applications, from inland river to offshore. Its products are supported at every major port by an international distribu- tor network with more than 1,500 locations worldwide. 16855 Northchase Drive

Houston, TX 77060

Tel: (281) 673-2945

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.abs-group.com

President & CEO: David Weinstein

ABS GROUPABS G 500 Jackson Street

Columbus, Indiana 47201

Tel: (812) 377-5000

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.cummins.com

Chairman/CEO: Tom Linebarger

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