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June 2012
Allison automatics, a perfect
fit for Indian bus operators
When it comes to bus and coach
transport, Allison Torqmatic fully
automatic transmission helps keep
vehicles on schedule by offering
maximum operational benefits, be-
sides superior passenger safety and
comfort. Allison has been a name
known for manufacturing transmis-
sions that last longer, a reason why
Allison automatics are the preferred
choice of most bus and coach opera-
tors.
Ride & Drive program
India being a rapidly emerging
bus market, Allison Transmission
conducted a Ride & Drive event at
its plant in Oragadam, near Chennai
last month in order to demonstrate
the capabilities of its fully automatic
transmissions to bus operators. The
event saw company officials explain
the various techniques adopted by
Allison to ensure high standards in
manufacturing efficiency and prod-
uct quality.
Addressing an elite group of bus
operators from all over India and
also from Sri Lanka, Mr. Ram Am-
arnath, Managing Director, Allison
Transmission India, said: “We have
By R. Natarajan, Managing Editor & Publisher
Mr. Ram S. Amarnath, Managing Director - India, Southeast Asia & Oceania,
Allison Transmission, (right), shaking hands with Mr. Deshabandu Gamunu
Wijerathne, President, Lanka Private Bus Owner’s Association
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