Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. has increased the production capacity of Toyoda Gosei Irapuato Mexico, S.A. de C.V., one of its production subsidiaries in Mexico, to strengthen its production network for automotive products in the key North American market.
The manufacturing facility has been enlarged and new production equipment has been installed to meet the growing demand for large painted products, such as rear spoilers and bumper peripheral parts. Production of these parts has been started in December 2023. This plant upgrade is an opportunity to introduce the latest energy-saving machinery, such as molding machines that cut CO2 emissions by about 40% compared with previous machines, for more environmentally-friendly manufacturing.
Outline of Toyoda Gosei Irapuato Mexico
Company name | Toyoda Gosei Irapuato Mexico, S.A. de C.V. | |||
Established | August 2014 | Capital | USD 59.50 million | |
Shareholders | Toyoda Gosei North America Corp. (Group headquarters for the Americas) 91.4% Toyota Tsusho Corp. 8.6% |
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Location | Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico | |||
Products | Interior/exterior products, functional products | |||
Area | Land: | Approx. 150,000m2 | Buildings: | Current Approx. 40,500m2 After expansion Approx. 48,700m2 |
No. employees | 882 (as of Oct. 31, 2023) | Investment | Approx. JPY 1.6 billion (Calculated at USD1 = JPY135) |
Production network for interior/exterior parts in North America
SOURCE: Toyoda Gosei