Allison Transmission Expands Its Global Network of Authorized Partners to Enhance Support for Cross-Drive Transmissions

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Allison Transmission (NYSE:ALSN) on Oct 29, 2025 expanded its global authorized service network for defense cross-drive transmissions by naming Wojskowe Zakłady Motoryzacyjne (WZM) in Poland as an authorized channel partner for tracked vehicles.

The arrangement enables maintenance and overhauls in Poznań by Polish state-owned firms, complements existing Polish support for wheeled vehicles, and aims to reduce transoceanic shipments, costs and downtime. Allison said it leverages a commercial service network of approximately 1,600 independent distributors and dealers and supports transmissions deployed in more than 80 allied and partner nations. More global expansion is planned.

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• WZM added as authorized channel partner in Poland (tracked vehicles) on Oct 29, 2025
• Service and overhauls to be performed in Poznań, reducing foreign shipments
• Approximately 1,600 independent distributors and dealers supporting service network
• Allison transmissions deployed in more than 80 allied and partner nations

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Defense supply‑chain analyst

Allison expanded authorized defense service capacity in Poland, enabling local overhaul and reducing cross‑border returns.

Allison Transmission named Wojskowe Zakłady Motoryzacyjne (WZM) an authorized channel partner for tracked vehicles in Poland, enabling maintenance and overhauls to occur in Poznań rather than abroad. The company leverages its global commercial network of approximately 1,600 independent distributors and dealers to scale this local service model for cross‑drive transmissions used in a range of defense platforms.

The move lowers logistical burdens by reducing transoceanic shipments and associated downtime and costs, but its effectiveness depends on properly trained local staff, spare parts availability, and quality control for overhauls. The announcement notes coordination with vehicle OEMs and end users, which is necessary to preserve warranty, technical standards, and interoperability.

Watch for confirmation of operational readiness metrics, local training completion, and parts‑stocking milestones in the next 6–18 months; also monitor whether other national service centers are formalized to extend this model beyond Poland. This partnership directly affects maintenance throughput and availability for platforms listed by local authorities on Oct. 29, 2025.

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Allison Transmission, the world's largest manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions for commercial and defense vehicles, has significantly expanded its global network of authorized service providers to support its cross-drive transmissions for defense applications. The latest addition to this network is Wojskowe Zakłady Motoryzacyjne (WZM) in Poland, which is now an official channel partner for tracked vehicles.

"Poland's key combat systems, including K9PL and Krab howitzers, Abrams tanks and Borsuk infantry fighting vehicles, depend on Allison transmissions," said Elżbieta Wawrzynkiewicz, president of the management board of Wojskowe Zakłady Motoryzacyjne S.B. (WZM). "The agreement with Allison makes WZM an authorized channel partner, allowing maintenance and overhauls to be done in Poznań by Polish state-owned companies without sending equipment abroad, which is vital for our national defense."

This strategic partnership with WZM complements existing service capabilities provided by other Allison Authorized Distributors, such as Tezana, for wheeled vehicles in Poland.

Allison propulsion solutions power a wide range of wheeled and tracked defense vehicles—from logistics trucks to armored combat platforms—and are actively deployed in more than 80 allied and partner nations worldwide. As a result of this growth, Allison enables local commercial or government service providers to become Allison Authorized Channel partners. By focusing on local servicing and training, Allison reduces the need for transoceanic shipments, thereby decreasing costs and downtime for customers.

"We heard from vehicle OEMs and end users that access to nearby service, support and overhaul capability was important, so we adapted our approach accordingly," said Dana Pittard, Vice President, Defense Programs, Allison Transmission. "As a leading global supplier of defense transmissions, Allison is proud to create service capability for cross-drive transmissions in direct coordination with end users, as opposed to requiring the return of transmissions to OEM factories. We're able to facilitate this offering by leveraging our commercial vehicle service network of approximately 1,600 independent distributors and dealers. We've introduced this concept in countries around the world in the past two years, with more expansion planned."

Allison Transmission continues to enhance its global support capabilities for defense customers through strategic partnerships with local service providers, further solidifying its commitment to improving the operational readiness of defense vehicles worldwide.

For more information about the Allison Authorized Network, 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, fire and emergency), buses (school, transit and coach), motorhomes, off-highway vehicles and equipment (energy, mining, construction and agriculture) 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

What did Allison Transmission announce on Oct 29, 2025 regarding Poland (ALSN)?

Allison named Wojskowe Zakłady Motoryzacyjne (WZM) in Poland an authorized channel partner for tracked vehicle service and overhauls.

How will the ALSN partnership with WZM affect maintenance of Polish defense vehicles?

Maintenance and overhauls can be performed in Poznań by Polish state-owned companies, avoiding equipment export abroad.

How large is Allison's service network referenced in the Oct 29, 2025 release (ALSN)?

Allison leverages a commercial service network of approximately 1,600 independent distributors and dealers.

Does the Allison announcement state how many countries use its defense transmissions (ALSN)?

Yes — Allison transmissions are actively deployed in more than 80 allied and partner nations.

What operational benefits did Allison cite from expanding local channel partners (ALSN)?

Allison said local servicing reduces the need for transoceanic shipments, which can lower costs and downtime for customers.