Australia’s largest collision repair group will bring its expertise in heavy vehicle repair to a new partnership aimed at supporting the body assembly of the next generation of eco-friendly buses.
The AMA group entered into a strategic service agreement with Gemilang International Limited, a bus and bus body manufacturer based in Malaysia, aimed at developing the next-generation of fully electric buses with local assembly capabilities in Australia.
AMA Group CEO Mathew Cooper says it was an exciting opportunity to bring their operational expertise to support the project.
“By integrating Gemilang’s innovative aluminium bus body technology, we will assist in creating a strong and competitive presence for Gemilang’s technology in the Australian bus market,” Cooper says in a statement.
“AMA Group will utilise Gemilang’s bus body kit solutions to assemble these buses in the current Wales Heavy collision repair facilities nation wide, as a natural extension to the extensive bus repair work they currently complete.”
Gemilang has exported buses and body kits to over 15 markets worldwide, including Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, the USA, and Dubai most recently with over 1,000 units delivered to Singapore and 500 units to Uzbekistan.
Gemilang CEO and Chairman Pang Chong Yong says the partnership will enable the development of lightweight, corrosion free, and cost-effective body solutions for electric buses.
“Our Switzerland-originated aluminium bus body superstructure technology, combined with the latest industry advancements, allows us to work with any bus chassis brand, making it a versatile and reliable choice for the Australian market.”
“Gemilang has a strong track record in the electric bus sector, having assembled and delivered over 100 BYD buses for the Australian market. The partnership with AMA Group aims to meet the growing demand for sustainable transport solutions in Australia, supporting state governments’ commitments to reducing and neutralising carbon emissions.
“This collaboration aligns perfectly with our shared vision to advance green mobility. In addition to a zero-emission chassis, a sustainable and efficient bus body is crucial for creating truly eco-friendly vehicles,” Pang says.
AMA Group’s will also have a role in managing after-sales services to ensure reliable support for customers.