Muench Named Head of Alternate Fuels Venture

April 20, 2001
Cummins Inc. and Westport Innovations Inc. have appointed Gottfried "Guff" Muench as president and CEO of their alternate fuels joint venture. Muench has been with Cummins for 20 years, including four as a vp at the Cummins corporate headquarters and 12 years running a local distributor, Cummins British Columbia. “We are delighted that Guff has accepted this crucial role,” said Cummins president and
Cummins Inc. and Westport Innovations Inc. have appointed Gottfried "Guff" Muench as president and CEO of their alternate fuels joint venture.

Muench has been with Cummins for 20 years, including four as a vp at the Cummins corporate headquarters and 12 years running a local distributor, Cummins British Columbia.

“We are delighted that Guff has accepted this crucial role,” said Cummins president and CEO Tim Solso. “His intimate knowledge of Cummins’ people and products and the needs of Cummins’ customers will allow him to advance the joint venture's business with great speed.”

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