Vehicle Environmental Test facility to provide unique value to
Allison partners
INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 28, 2019--
Allison Transmission, a global leader in medium- and heavy-duty fully
automatic transmissions for commercial vehicles, is investing in a new
vehicle testing facility that will facilitate further innovation in the
industry.
“Industries around the globe depend on Allison Automatics to power
highly specialized vehicles that must perform under all kinds of extreme
conditions,” said David Graziosi, President and CEO of Allison
Transmission. “The Vehicle Environmental Test facility will provide
Allison engineers with enhanced capabilities to conduct testing
replicating vehicle environments and duty cycles.”
This facility is to be located on the campus of Allison’s global
headquarters on the westside of Indianapolis. It will include two
environmental chambers capable of simulating temperature extremes,
altitude, and on-road conditions that will allow testing for regulatory
compliance, on-board diagnostic development, and performance
improvements for vehicle functional optimization. The Vehicle
Environmental Test facility will further support testing for a
wide-range of propulsion systems, including conventional powertrains,
alternative fuel, electric hybrid and fully-electric vehicles.
“In an increasingly competitive marketplace, Indiana stands out as a
leader in advanced manufacturing thanks to companies like Allison
Transmission that are continuing to push new innovations forward that
will serve customers across the globe while supporting efforts to
attract, develop and retain top talent here,” said Elaine Bedel,
president of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. “With this
significant investment and commitment to Indiana, Allison Transmission
is demonstrating once again they are a key player in Indiana’s high-tech
success.”
The facility will be one of a few in the United States, and the only one
of its kind in the Midwest. Additionally, when the facility is not in
use by Allison, third parties will be able to utilize the chamber for
their own testing, adding another benefit. Project planning for the
Vehicle Environmental Test facility has begun and is scheduled for
completion in 2020.
“Allison Transmission has long been a significant asset to the city of
Indianapolis,” said Joe Hogsett, Mayor of Indianapolis. “We are pleased
to work with such a community-minded company as they grow within our
city and look forward to the benefits this investment in innovation will
bring to Indianapolis, the industry, and even the world.”
Allison Transmission is very proud of its heritage and being
headquartered in Speedway for over 103 years. “Allison Transmission has
been a strong partner to the Town of Speedway since our inception, and
their history is woven throughout the fabric of our community,” said
Town of Speedway Council President Eileen Fisher. “From day one, Allison
has been on the cutting edge of innovation and we are so proud that they
have chosen to expand the footprint of their international operations
right here in Speedway.”
About Allison Transmission
Allison Transmission (NYSE: ALSN) is the world's largest manufacturer of
fully automatic transmissions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial
vehicles. Allison transmissions are used in a variety of applications
including refuse, construction, fire, distribution, bus, motorhomes,
defense and energy. Founded in 1915, the company is headquartered in
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA and employs approximately 2,900 people
worldwide. With a market presence in more than 80 countries, Allison has
regional headquarters in the Netherlands, China and Brazil with
manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Hungary and India. Allison also
has approximately 1,400 independent distributor and dealer locations
worldwide. For more information, visit allisontransmission.com.
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Source: Allison Transmission
Melissa Sauer, Executive Director, Corporate Affairs & Communications,
melissa.sauer@allisontransmission.com,
317-242-3855