Allison Transmission Honored with Legacy Award from The American Lung Association in Indiana

Allison Transmission, a leading designer and manufacturer of vehicle propulsion solutions for commercial and defense vehicles, the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions, and a leader in electrified propulsion systems, was presented the Legacy Award from the American Lung Association in Indiana at its annual Evening of Promise Gala, held at Victory Field in Indianapolis on Saturday. Allison was honored for its efforts to create a healthy work environment for its employees and for the company’s focus on producing innovative solutions that promote lung health.

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“Allison is humbled to receive this honor from the American Lung Association in Indiana,” said Ryan Milburn, Vice President, E-Mobility Engineering at Allison Transmission. “As a responsible corporate citizen, we are dedicated to protecting human health, natural resources and the environment. We are proud to support the ALA’s vision for a world without lung disease by manufacturing solutions that improve fuel efficiency, reduce emissions and overall carbon footprint, leading to cleaner, healthier air.”

Allison is a member of the Environmental Stewardship Program, designed to recognize and reward Indiana regulated entities for going above and beyond current environmental regulations. In addition, Allison is an active member and supporter of the Partners for Pollution Prevention initiative and Indiana Earth Day. The company’s employee wellness program provides resources for smoking cessation, cardiovascular programs, and other wellness screenings to support employees in living a healthy lifestyle.

“We are pleased to present Allison Transmission with the Legacy Award for its commitment to promoting lung health through its corporate wellness efforts and through innovations in both conventional and electric propulsion technologies to reduce emissions, said Tanya Husain, Executive Director at American Lung Association. “We look forward to continuing our partnership through our mutual goal of creating a cleaner, healthier environment to support lung health.”