Allison Transmission Expanding State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility in India to Meet Increasing Global Demand

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Allison Transmission has announced a significant expansion of its Chennai, India manufacturing facility through a $100-million investment. The project will double the facility's footprint with a 200,000 square-foot expansion, scheduled for completion in 2025 and full operational capacity by 2027. The expansion aims to increase production capacity for the company's on-highway fully automatic transmission portfolio, responding to growing global demand and enhancing operational flexibility.

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• $100+ million investment to double manufacturing capacity
• Expansion addresses increasing global demand
• Strategic enhancement of operational flexibility and capability

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• Multi-year implementation timeline until full capacity (2027)
• Significant capital expenditure requiring substantial investment

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Financial Analyst

This $100 million manufacturing expansion in India represents a significant strategic investment for Allison Transmission. The doubling of production capacity in Chennai signals strong market demand and potential revenue growth opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region. The facility's gradual ramp-up from 2026 to 2027 allows for methodical scaling while managing capital expenditure timing.

The investment aligns with global automotive trends toward automatic transmissions in commercial vehicles. The expansion enhances operational flexibility and could improve profit margins through economies of scale and lower manufacturing costs in India compared to other regions. While the full financial impact won't materialize until 2027, this positions ALSN well for long-term growth in emerging markets.

200,000 square-foot expansion expected to be completed in 2025, operational in 2026 and ramping to full manufacturing capacity in 2027

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allison Transmission is pleased to announce 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 investment will double the existing manufacturing footprint of the Chennai facility.

The expansion will increase production capacity for Allison's on-highway fully automatic transmission portfolio, enhancing global operational flexibility and capability. Allison continues to invest in its business in order to achieve its growth ambitions and deliver its brand promise to Improve the Way the World Works.

For more information about Allison Transmission, please visit allisontransmission.com.

About Allison Transmission
Allison Transmission (NYSE: ALSN) is a leading designer and manufacturer of propulsion solutions for commercial and defense vehicles and the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions that Improve the Way the World Works. Allison products are used in a wide variety of applications, including on-highway vehicles (distribution, refuse, construction, agriculture, fire and emergency), buses (school, transit and coach), motorhomes, off-highway vehicles and equipment (energy, mining and construction applications) and defense vehicles (tactical wheeled and tracked). 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 centers in Indianapolis, Indiana, Auburn Hills, Michigan and London in the United Kingdom. Allison also has approximately 1,600 independent distributor and dealer locations worldwide. For more information, visit allisontransmission.com.

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FAQ

When will Allison Transmission's (ALSN) Chennai facility expansion be completed?

The 200,000 square-foot expansion is expected to be completed in 2025, become operational in 2026, and reach full manufacturing capacity in 2027.

How much is Allison Transmission (ALSN) investing in the Chennai facility expansion?

Allison Transmission is investing over $100 million in the multi-year expansion project.

What is the purpose of ALSN's Chennai facility expansion?

The expansion aims to increase production capacity for Allison's on-highway fully automatic transmission portfolio and enhance global operational flexibility in response to increasing global demand.

How much additional space will ALSN's Chennai expansion add?

The expansion will add 200,000 square feet, effectively doubling the existing manufacturing footprint of the Chennai facility.