Ashok Leyland has sold its testing and engineering services company Defiance Testing & Engineering Services to US-based Exova for an undisclosed sum.
The company’s separate entity, Defiance Technologies, which focuses on information technology and engineering services, remains unaffected by this transaction, according to a press release issued by the Chennai-based heavy vehicles manufacturer.
Michigan-based Defiance Testing provides testing and engineering services to manufacturers and suppliers in the passenger car, light truck, bus and military vehicle sectors. Its range of capabilities includes component and system testing, system simulation, engine performance and full vehicle structural testing.
Formed in 1976, Defiance Testing supports over 180 customers and is a preferred supplier to various global automotive manufacturers and tier one and two suppliers.
Through the acquisition, Exova will add five specialist testing facilities and 75 personnel in the US to its network of over 3,500 experts.
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