Allison Transmission to double capacity at Chennai plant, invest over Rs 800 crore

Allison Transmission, the leading designer and manufacturer of propulsion solutions for commercial and defence vehicles and the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmission, has announced the expansion of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chennai, India, to support increasing global demand for Allison fully automatic transmissions.

The multi-year, over $100-million (Rs 833 crore) investment will double the existing manufacturing footprint of the Chennai facility. The 200,000 square-foot expansion expected to be completed in 2025, operational in 2026 and ramping to full manufacturing capacity in 2027.

The expansion will increase production capacity for Allison's on-highway fully automatic transmission portfolio, enhancing global operational flexibility and capability.

Founded in 1915, the company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. With a presence in more than 150 countries, Allison has regional headquarters in the Netherlands, China and Brazil, manufacturing facilities in the USA, Hungary and India, as well as global engineering resources, including electrification engineering centres in Indianapolis, Indiana, Auburn Hills, Michigan and London in the United Kingdom.

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