We’ve been around for nearly as long as engines have existed...

And in 2018 we have evolved to become a young company with a fresh outlook and a global view. A long history doesn’t mean we can’t also have a big, bright future! From this year onward, ABM will also offer competitively priced, fully-electric commercial vehicles, with very little in the way of running costs.

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A long history with a bright future

ABM and it’s related entities manufactured vehicles and buses in Adelaide for over 100 years commencing as JA Lawton around 1875. ABM manufactured buses for governments in South Australia, Tasmania, Canberra and for many private bus operators Australia wide.

Future transport technologies

The transition to electric

Future transport technologies

Australian Bus Manufacturing (ABM) is taking its rich century-long history of continuously manufacturing commercial vehicles and firmly establishing itself at the cutting edge of future transport technologies.

New Vehicles and New Technologies

Reliable Vehicles

New Vehicles and New Technologies

Eco-friendly, cost-effective, silent-running, and offering a positive image for your corporate fleet or owner-operator business, ABM will continue delivering reliable vehicles.

ABM Vehicles

  • Eco-friendly
  • Cost-effective
  • Silent-running
  • Reliable

Considering commercial vehicles?

If you’re considering commercial parcel vehicles for large corporate fleets, SME company fleets, or even owner-operator businesses, ABM’s brand new low-emission service vehicles cover all your bases.

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