Cummings and the organizers of the US Pavilion at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo jointly announced that Cummins officially became the official sponsor of the 2010 US Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo. More than 190 countries will participate in the Expo. Shanghai hopes to create a pioneering example of sustainable urban life through this event. The Expo exhibition time will continue from May 1st to May 31st, 2010 and is expected to attract more than 70 million visitors from all over the world. Cummins will participate in this event as an official sponsor of the US Pavilion. Pursuant to the agreement reached by Cummings and the American Pavilion organizers, Cummins will work with the organizers to promote the theme concept of the American Pavilion and receive guests and customers at the show site. “Cummins is proud to be part of the American Pavilion team,†said Steve Chapman, vice president of the Cummins Group and head of China and Russia. “The Shanghai World Expo and the US Pavilion promote sustainable development of the environment and use technology to improve people’s lives.†Idea, which is consistent with Cummins' vision, is to build a better life with clean energy." “We very much welcome and thank Cummins for its support of the US Pavilion,†said Ellen Eliasoph, co-founder of the US Pavilion. “As a company with a solid commitment to China’s development, Cummins is working with its Chinese partners and customers to promote cleanliness in the area of ​​transportation. Power Solutions, with practical actions to support the theme of 'Better City, Better Life.' We are proud that Cummins can choose the US Pavilion to become the focus of the Chinese market!" “We very much welcome Cummins to be the sponsor of the US Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo next year,†said Beatrice Camp, US Consul General in Shanghai. “The Shanghai World Expo provides a rare opportunity for leading American companies such as Cummins to reach 70 million from the world. Spectators from all over the world demonstrated their commitment to the environment." This is the first time that China has hosted the World Expo. The US Pavilion covers an area of ​​about 6,000 square meters and is one of the largest national pavilions. It will focus on displaying American culture, values, and business activities in China in the most dynamic cities in China. It will also celebrate the friendship and cooperation between China and the United States.