BRIEF-Cummins says could acquire some subsystems technologies as electrified powertrain evolves - Conf Call
May 2 Cummins Inc
* Says demand for construction equipment doubled from a year ago in China in response to stronger infrastructure investment
* Says expects industry production for heavy-duty trucks in North America to be 195,000 units in 2017, up from its prior forecast of 178,000 units, but still down 3 percent from last year
* Says projecting 10-15 percent growth in off-highway markets in china in 2017, compared to previous guidance of up 5 percent, primarily due to higher demand for construction equipment
* Says its filtration business is not for sale
* Says could acquire some subsystems technologies, such as, battery control and power electronics, as electrified powertrain evolves
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