Pang Chong Yong of GEMILANG (left) and Mathew Cooper of AMA Group sign agreement for local bus assembly in Australia.
AMA Group Pty Ltd (“AMA Group”, Stock Code: AMA.AX), Australia’s leading collision repair and automotive supply business, has entered into a strategic service agreement with Gemilang International Limited (“GEMILANG”), a Hong Kong-listed (Stock Code: 6163.HK) bus and bus body manufacturer based in Malaysia. This collaboration aims to develop environmentally friendly bus body building solutions for next-generation fully electric buses and establish local assembly capabilities in Australia.
“Through this partnership, AMA Group is excited to bring its operational expertise to support the local assembly of next-generation fully electric buses in Australia. 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,” said Mathew Cooper, CEO of AMA Group. He added, “AMA Group will utilize 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.
Over the past 35 years, GEMILANG has exported buses and body kits to over 15 markets worldwide, including Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, the USA, and Dubai. GEMILANG’s bus body kit solutions are widely recognised, with over 1,000 units delivered to Singapore and 500 units to Uzbekistan.
“This partnership marks an exciting step forward in developing lightweight, corrosion free, and cost-effective body solutions for electric buses,” said Pang Chong Yong, Chairman and CEO of GEMILANG. “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 added.
AMA Group’s role in managing after-sales services for GEMILANG will ensure reliable support for customers, enhancing the overall value proposition of electric buses built through this partnership.
