Manufacturer of commercial-duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems.
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, operates as a global leader in designing, manufacturing, and distributing fully automatic transmissions for a wide range of commercial and defense vehicles worldwide. Founded in 1915 and originally known as Clutch Holdings, Inc., the company specializes in transmissions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, as well as medium- and heavy-tactical U.S. defense vehicles.
The core offerings of Allison Transmission include transmissions tailored for diverse applications such as distribution, refuse collection, construction, fire and emergency response vehicles, school and transit buses, motor homes, and off-highway vehicles used in energy, mining, and construction sectors. Additionally, the company provides transmissions for both wheeled and tracked defense vehicles, reinforcing its pivotal role in the defense industry.
Under the Allison Transmission brand, the company also offers electric propulsion solutions, aligning with advancements in alternative energy and sustainable transportation. Complementing its product line, Allison provides remanufactured transmissions under the ReTran brand, ensuring cost-effective solutions for its customers while maintaining high standards of performance and reliability.
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. supports its products with a comprehensive range of services, including branded replacement parts, support equipment, aluminum die cast components, and other essential products necessary for maintaining its installed base of vehicles. The company also offers defense kits, engineering services, and extended transmission coverage services to original equipment manufacturers, distributors, and governmental entities. With a network of approximately 1,600 independent distributor and dealer locations worldwide, Allison Transmission continues to uphold its reputation for innovation, quality, and customer service excellence in the global automotive and defense sectors.