Allison Transmission Opens Colombian Office Intensifying South American Expansion
2012-09-07 Source:www.chinabuses.org
Summarize:Allison Transmission has marked an important milestone with the addition of an operational branch in Bogotá, Colombia. The new office follows the company's expansion plan for South America, consolidating the continent’s three foremost regions: Brazil, the Southern Cone (Argentina, Uruguay and Chile) and the Andean Community.
www.chinabuses.org: Allison Transmission has marked an important milestone with the addition of an operational branch in Bogotá, Colombia. The new office follows the company's expansion plan for South America, consolidating the continent’s three foremost regions: Brazil, the Southern Cone (Argentina, Uruguay and Chile) and the Andean Community.
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Due to growing demand for commercial vehicles, as well as increased governmental transportation investments, Allison Transmission recently established a new regional office in South America. As the world's largest manufacturer of fully automatic transmissions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, the new office is part of Allison's global expansion plan.
Bogotá was chosen in part for its strategic position as a doorway to this developing region. Since opening in the Colombian capital earlier this year, Allison has worked to promote commercial and post-sales support throughout the Andean Countries region. The implementation of the Integrated Public Transportation System (SITP) – the third phase of the TransMilenio – represents an excellent opportunity for bus manufacturers and their suppliers, including Allison Transmission.
Gaston Brunicardi coordinates commercial affairs for the Allison Colombian office team, and Carlos Gallo heads post-sales support. Additionally, Allison Transmission continues to partner with Stewart & Stevenson Colombia, a long-standing local distributor, also providing post-sales support.
"Beyond regional client proximity and expanded opportunities to increase commercial contacts, post-sales partnerships with vehicle manufacturers operating in the region allows Allison to better serve our clients,” said Evaldo Oliveira, Allison Transmission's operational director for South America.
About Allison Transmission
Allison Transmission is the world’s largest manufacturer of fully-automatic transmissions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, medium- and heavy-tactical U.S. military vehicles and hybrid-propulsion systems for transit buses. Allison transmissions are used in a variety of applications including on-highway trucks (distribution, refuse, construction, fire and emergency), buses (primarily school and transit), motor homes, off-highway vehicles and equipment (primarily energy and mining) and military vehicles (wheeled and tracked). Founded in 1915, the Allison business is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A. and employs approximately 2,800 people. Allison has manufacturing facilities and customization centers located in China, The Netherlands, Brazil, India and Hungary, with a global presence, serving customers in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, South America and Africa. Allison also has more than 1,500 independent distributor and dealer locations worldwide.
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