Indianapolis-based Allison Transmission, Inc. receives IDEM grant

INDIANAPOLIS, IN  - Allison Transmission, Inc. has received a Pollution Prevention (P2) grant from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) for a project to eliminate the use of cyanide by installing a new metal plating process.

"Allison Transmission is pleased to receive this grant from IDEM," said Dave Parish, Vice President of Operations. "This grant shows both support and acknowledgement by the state to companies, like Allison Transmission, that are actively working to reduce hazardous waste. The replacement of the cyanide-based process with a non-cyanide alternative is consistent with our environmentally-friendly direction and practices."

Parish has already set additional goals for the company. "Allison Transmission's next milestone is to achieve a zero landfill status at all of the Indianapolis sites," he said.

IDEM Commissioner Thomas Easterly congratulated the company on receiving the grant. "When voluntary business actions result in improved operational practices, there will be a winning outcome every time," said Commissioner Easterly. "Allison Transmission is to be commended for their innovation and for their achievements in engaging in environmentally-friendly business operations."

The P2 grant program is administered by IDEM's Office of Pollution Prevention and Technical Assistance. The P2 program is designed to help Hoosiers prevent pollution, conserve water and energy, and reduce waste with measurable results. P2 grants are available to businesses, local governments and schools. Grants require a 50 percent match, and reduced match amounts are available for minority/women business enterprises, small businesses, members of Indiana's Environmental Stewardship Program and the Indiana CLEAN Community Challenge program.

The pre-application deadline for the next round of P2 grants is January 16, 2009. Pre-applications and more information are available by calling (800) 988-7901 or by visiting www.idem.IN.gov/5224.htm.

Source: IEDC

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