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STAMFORD | AvK

1904
The Cutting Brothers establish an electrical engineering business in Stamford, UK.
1920
Mr. Harris realised that car engines can be used for other applications.
1966
Introduction of C range, first volume produced brushless alternator.
1973
Produced world’s first alternator to utilise a PMG for AVR excitation.
1985
HC range of alternators introduced.
1986
Cummins acquires ONAN and picks up NEWAGE in the transition.
1988
Introduction of UC range of alternators.
1991
Manufacturing starts in 'India'.
1997
Manufacturing starts in 'China'.
2006
Cummins rebrands all subsidiaries, forming Cummins Generator Technologies in the process.
2007
Record production year - 190,000 units made worldwide.
2008
Cummins Generator Technologies India opens new facility in 'Ranjangaon, India'. The facility incorporates an impressive list of sustainable features that minimize its impact on the environment and is Cummins first truly "green" facility.
2009
Launch of P0, P1 range. The new small range of alternators by STAMFORD, offering self-excited base machines and an optional Excitation Boost System (patent applied for).
2010
2011
Global Headquarters relocates to Peterborough.
2011
Launch of anti-counterfeit programme.
2012
Cummins Innovation Centre opens at the University of Nottingham.
2013
Grid Code Compatible STAMFORD and AvK product range launched.
2013
€12 million investment in capacity expansion at manufacturing plant in 'Craiova, Romania'.
2015
New STAMFORD P80 manufacturing facility opened in 'United Kingdom'.
2016
Launch of STAMFORDS range 1st machines built with CoreCooling™ technology.
2016
Launch of the S Range begins with the first launch of 'STAMFORD S0' and 'STAMFORD S1' .
2017
Launch of 'STAMFORD S6'. range.
2018
Alternator Technology Centre opened in Stamford, United Kingdom.
2019
Launch of 'STAMFORD S7' and 'STAMFORD S9' range.
2022
STAMFORD | AvK Powering Tomorrow, Together
2024
STAMFORD celebrate 120 years of business.
2024
New Digital AVR is introduced: 'VITA 01'.
2025
QR Hub is launched. Nameplates are updated with a QR Code to the new Hub.