Kongsberg Automotive Pune in India has been awarded a contract for cable gear shift systems for manual transmissions from a leading Indian commercial vehicle manufacturer. The contract, worth EUR 22.8 million over 4 years for the New Generation Truck platform (multiple models), represents a breakthrough for KA in the Indian commercial vehicle market. Total vehicle volume under the program is expected to reach 80,000 units annually, and the program is scheduled to be launched in the first quarter of 2013.

The entire assembly will be produced at KA's facility in Pune, India. KA's unique cable shift system design will give the customer a competitive advantage and provide greater shifting comfort and a lower total operating cost for the end user.