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Allison Transmission Expands Service Network Across Japan and West Africa

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Allison Transmission has announced a significant expansion of its service network across Japan and West Africa to support its growing customer base outside North America.

In Japan, the company has increased its Authorized Service locations from 7 to 29 over the past decade, driven by rising demand for Allison-equipped vehicles. Key partnerships include SYNAGY expanding services in the Chubu region, and new agreements with Sanko Diesel and Chikuho Seisakusho.

In West Africa, Allison has partnered with SMT Ghana as an Authorized Dealer, leveraging their expertise in construction, transport, and mining vehicles. This expansion is part of Allison's strategy to strengthen its global service network of approximately 1,600 independent dealer and distributor locations, supporting growth in On-Highway, Off-Highway, and Defense markets.

Allison Transmission ha annunciato una significativa espansione della sua rete di assistenza in Giappone e in Africa occidentale per supportare la sua crescente base di clienti al di fuori del Nord America.

In Giappone, l'azienda ha aumentato i suoi punti di assistenza autorizzati da 7 a 29 nell'ultimo decennio, spinta dalla crescente domanda di veicoli dotati di tecnologia Allison. Tra le partnership chiave ci sono quelle con SYNAGY, che espande i servizi nella regione del Chubu, e nuovi accordi con Sanko Diesel e Chikuho Seisakusho.

In Africa occidentale, Allison ha collaborato con SMT Ghana come rivenditore autorizzato, sfruttando la loro esperienza nei veicoli per costruzione, trasporto e mining. Questa espansione fa parte della strategia di Allison per rafforzare la sua rete di assistenza globale, composta da circa 1.600 punti di rivenditori e distributori indipendenti, supportando la crescita nei mercati On-Highway, Off-Highway e della Difesa.

Allison Transmission ha anunciado una expansión significativa de su red de servicios en Japón y África Occidental para apoyar su creciente base de clientes fuera de América del Norte.

En Japón, la compañía ha aumentado sus ubicaciones de servicio autorizadas de 7 a 29 en la última década, impulsada por la creciente demanda de vehículos equipados con tecnología Allison. Las asociaciones clave incluyen a SYNAGY, que está expandiendo servicios en la región de Chubu, y nuevos acuerdos con Sanko Diesel y Chikuho Seisakusho.

En África Occidental, Allison se ha asociado con SMT Ghana como distribuidor autorizado, aprovechando su experiencia en vehículos de construcción, transporte y minería. Esta expansión es parte de la estrategia de Allison para fortalecer su red de servicios global de aproximadamente 1,600 ubicaciones de distribuidores e importadores independientes, apoyando el crecimiento en los mercados On-Highway, Off-Highway y de Defensa.

앨리슨 트랜스미션은 북미 이외의 고객 기반 증가를 지원하기 위해 일본과 서아프리카 전역에 서비스 네트워크를 대폭 확장한다고 발표했습니다.

일본에서는 지난 10년 동안 앨리슨 장비가 장착된 차량에 대한 수요 증가에 힘입어 공인 서비스 위치를 7개에서 29개로 늘렸습니다. 주요 파트너십에는 주부 지역에서 서비스를 확장하는 SYNAGY와 Sanko Diesel, Chikuho Seisakusho와의 새로운 계약이 포함됩니다.

서아프리카에서는 앨리슨이 SMT 가나와 공인 딜러로 협력하여 건설, 운송 및 광산 차량에 대한 전문성을 활용하고 있습니다. 이번 확장은 온로드, 오프로드 및 방산 시장에서의 성장을 지원하는 약 1,600개의 독립 딜러 및 유통업체 위치로 구성된 앨리슨의 글로벌 서비스 네트워크를 강화하기 위한 전략의 일환입니다.

Allison Transmission a annoncé une expansion significative de son réseau de services au Japon et en Afrique de l'Ouest pour soutenir sa clientèle croissante en dehors de l'Amérique du Nord.

Au Japon, l'entreprise a porté le nombre de ses points de service autorisés de 7 à 29 au cours de la dernière décennie, en réponse à la demande croissante de véhicules équipés de la technologie Allison. Parmi les partenariats clés figurent SYNAGY, qui étend ses services dans la région de Chubu, ainsi que de nouveaux accords avec Sanko Diesel et Chikuho Seisakusho.

En Afrique de l'Ouest, Allison s'est associé à SMT Ghana en tant que distributeur autorisé, tirant parti de leur expertise dans les véhicules de construction, de transport et d'exploitation minière. Cette expansion fait partie de la stratégie d'Allison pour renforcer son réseau de services mondial, composé d'environ 1 600 points de vente et de distribution indépendants, soutenant la croissance sur les marchés On-Highway, Off-Highway et de la Défense.

Allison Transmission hat eine bedeutende Erweiterung seines Servicenetzwerks in Japan und Westafrika angekündigt, um die wachsende Kundenbasis außerhalb Nordamerikas zu unterstützen.

In Japan hat das Unternehmen die Anzahl seiner autorisierten Servicestandorte in den letzten zehn Jahren von 7 auf 29 erhöht, was durch die steigende Nachfrage nach mit Allison ausgestatteten Fahrzeugen bedingt ist. Zu den wichtigen Partnerschaften gehören SYNAGY, das die Dienstleistungen in der Chubu-Region ausweitet, sowie neue Vereinbarungen mit Sanko Diesel und Chikuho Seisakusho.

In Westafrika hat Allison mit SMT Ghana als autorisiertem Händler zusammengearbeitet und deren Expertise im Bereich Bau-, Transport- und Bergbaufahrzeuge genutzt. Diese Expansion ist Teil von Allisons Strategie, das globale Servicenetzwerk von rund 1.600 unabhängigen Händler- und Vertriebsstandorten zu stärken, um das Wachstum in den Bereichen On-Highway, Off-Highway und Verteidigung zu unterstützen.

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  • Significant expansion of service network in Japan from 7 to 29 locations
  • Strategic partnership with SMT Ghana expands presence in West African market
  • Growing demand for Allison-equipped vehicles from Japanese OEMs
  • Expansion of global service network supports growth in On-Highway, Off-Highway, and Defense markets
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Allison Transmission's expansion of its service network in Japan and West Africa represents a strategic reinforcement of the company's global customer support infrastructure, though with immediate financial impact. The growth in Japan from 7 to 29 authorized service locations over the past decade reflects increasing market penetration as Japanese OEMs increasingly standardize on Allison's fully automatic transmissions. The new strategic partnerships with SYNAGY , Sanko Diesel, and Chikuho Seisakusho target key Japanese regions, while the agreement with SMT Ghana establishes an important foothold in West Africa.

This service network expansion aligns with Allison's stated growth initiatives in non-North American markets across On-Highway, Off-Highway, and Defense segments. The company appears to be following a prudent strategy of building support infrastructure to match its expanding international sales footprint. While the announcement lacks quantifiable financial metrics or specific growth targets, the expansion of authorized service locations from 7 to 29 in Japan indicates meaningful market penetration in a traditionally difficult market for Western automotive suppliers. The strategic importance lies in Allison's ability to provide ongoing parts and service revenue streams from its growing international installed base, particularly in emerging markets where after-sales support can significantly influence purchasing decisions for commercial vehicles.

Service channel expansion ensures Allison delivers the Allison Brand Promise to rapidly increasing fielded population outside North America.

INDIANAPOLIS, March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Allison Transmission is pleased to announce the expansion of its service network across Japan and West Africa, underscoring its commitment to delivering global customer support and service accessibility to the increasing fielded population of customers and applications using Allison propulsion solutions outside North America.

In Japan, the number of Allison Authorized Service locations has grown from 7 to 29 over the past 10 years, driven by the rising demand for Allison-equipped vehicles as leading Japanese OEMs increasingly specify Allison fully automatic transmissions as standard equipment. Allison has entered into a series of strategic distributor agreements aimed at further bolstering its after-sales service throughout Japan. SYNAGY Corporation, which has been providing maintenance services for Allison products since 1992, recently expanded its Allison after-sales service in the Chubu region. Additionally, Allison entered into service dealer agreements with Sanko Diesel Co., Ltd. and Chikuho Seisakusho Co., Ltd. to strengthen service capabilities in several key Japanese regions.

In West Africa, Allison has made a significant step in the growth of its service network. The company recently formed a new strategic partnership with Services Machinery Trucks (SMT) Ghana, a leading service provider for Volvo Construction Equipment, Volvo Trucks, Terex, Hitachi, Dongfeng Trucks, SDLG and Dressta. The agreement designates SMT Ghana as an Allison Authorized Dealer. Based in Accra since 2012, SMT Ghana's recognized excellence in construction, transport and mining vehicles and equipment services makes the company an ideal partner for Allison. This partnership will enable Allison to increase the expert technical support and service it provides across the region. The company's expertise will also help ensure access to Allison Genuine Parts™, Allison Approved Fluids and extended warranty coverage.

"Our efforts to form new channel partnerships are part of Allison's broader strategy to bolster our global service network, which is currently comprised of approximately 1,600 independent dealer and distributor locations," said Rohan Barua, Vice President, North America Sales, Global Channel and Aftermarket at Allison Transmission. "As we continue to see significant growth in preference for fully automatic transmissions outside North America, strengthening our service network is key to supporting our growing global customer base.

These new partnerships in Japan and West Africa will ensure Allison delivers the Allison Brand Promise across an increasing fielded population driven by growth initiatives in Allison's outside North America On-Highway, Off-Highway, and Defense end markets.

Learn more about the Allison Authorized Difference at 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.

The Allison Authorized Service Network has approximately 1,600 independent distributor and dealer locations worldwide.

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FAQ

How many Allison Authorized Service locations are now in Japan compared to 10 years ago?

The number of Allison Authorized Service locations in Japan has grown from 7 to 29 over the past 10 years.

Who is Allison's new strategic partner in West Africa for service network expansion?

Allison has partnered with SMT Ghana, a leading service provider based in Accra since 2012.

How large is Allison Transmission's global service network as of 2025?

Allison's global service network comprises approximately 1,600 independent dealer and distributor locations.

Which Japanese companies have new service dealer agreements with Allison Transmission?

SYNAGY expanded services in Chubu region, while new agreements were signed with Sanko Diesel Co., and Chikuho Seisakusho Co.,
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