Engine maker Cummins Inc. said it plans to close its plant in Tennessee and move its operations to South Carolina.
Cummins spokeswoman Katie Zarich said Friday that operations at the ReCon Memphis Plant, which rebuilds turbochargers, will be consolidated into a plant in Charleston, South Carolina, by the third quarter of this year.
A replacement tractor trailer turbo will still run $10K if it blows on 14L or 350 series tractor engine. The smaller 6L that was used in pickups and school busses can be picked up for a grand but it will cost another grand or two in labor and extra parts to put it in.
Curious as to why. Compared to the Rust Belt, Blue states, have assumed Tenn has more business-friendly, but perhaps no?
ReplyDeleteA replacement tractor trailer turbo will still run $10K if it blows on 14L or 350 series tractor engine. The smaller 6L that was used in pickups and school busses can be picked up for a grand but it will cost another grand or two in labor and extra parts to put it in.
ReplyDeleteMaybe in South Cackalacky, you don't run the risk of getting shot/carjacked/robbed getting to and from work...
ReplyDeleteEver been to Columbia, SC?
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