Turbos have been used to boost engine power and performance for many years, and since the 1990s their technology has been one of the key levers to help reduce engine emissions to today’s near-zero levels.
Cummins Turbo Technologies (CTT) and the Holset brand celebrate their 70th anniversary this year, a significant milestone illustrating their collaborative and innovative approach.
Incorporated in 1952 as Holset Engineering Co Ltd, it was acquired by Cummins Inc. in 1973, and rebranded as Cummins Turbo Technologies in 2006.
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The original company, founded by business partners Brian Holmes and Paul Croset, started its journey in a small wooden shed in Huddersfield, U.K. and has grown into a global technological leader with operations across the world.
CTT’s technical centrres in the UK, China, the United States, and India develop air handling technologies for global customers operating across diverse markets including on-highway, commercial vehicle, industrial, construction, agriculture, marine and power generation.
The past 70 years have been transformational for CTT. From a small business, to one with a worldwide presence offering innovative air handling solutions, Holset and CTT have continued to succeed thanks to the collective efforts of all its employees, past and present.
In addition to celebrating this milestone anniversary, Cummins has recently acquired Jacobs Vehicle Systems (JVS), a supplier of engine braking, cylinder deactivation, start and stop, and thermal management technologies.
As Holset and CTT embark on their 70th year, the values Cummins was built on are central to the relationship - collaboration, support and innovation.
Collaborating closely with customers has always been a cornerstone of the business. Cummins Turbo Technologies partners with OEMs worldwide to develop optimum solutions for a wide range of vehicles and applications that meet the most demanding performance expectations and stringent emissions standards.
Through these longstanding OEM relationships, CTT has developed detailed knowledge of engines and their interaction with the turbocharger. This invaluable commercial experience combines world-class design and manufacture of Holset Turbochargers, renowned for their durability, high standard of safety, and reliable performance that customers engine demands.
Today, the business is working on accelerating hydrogen-fuel technology that supports Cummins’ Destination Zero strategy to offer the widest range of power options to help customers transition to cleaner solutions seamlessly and successfully.
Cummins’ global network of technical, sales, manufacturing and aftermarket support ensures that Holset and CTT continue to demonstrate equal commitment to customers, colleagues, and the communities in which Cummins operate.
Local ties remain strong too: the first Huddersfield manufacturing bay was completed in 1953 and the company remains a key employer in the town today with 1,024 employees working at the site on St Andrew’s Road.
In the last 70 years, CTT has innovated by introducing a range of industry-leading air handling technologies under the Holset brand, including fixed, wastegate, variable geometryTM, two-stage, and exhaust throttle technology.
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