Production of Interior and Exterior Products Begins at Toyoda Gosei Group Miyagi Ohira Plant

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Toyoda Gosei East Japan has commenced production of large plastic automotive parts at its Miyagi Ohira Plant in July 2022. This facility will manufacture front grilles and other components, enhancing competitiveness by localizing production close to its customer, Toyota Motor East Japan. The smart factory employs energy-efficient technologies and supports Toyoda Gosei's network in Tohoku, where Toyota produces compact cars. The Miyagi Ohira Plant covers approximately 34,000m² and will initially employ 39 workers.

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• Production of large plastic automotive parts began, enhancing local manufacturing efficiency.
• Miyagi Ohira Plant features advanced technology, promoting energy efficiency and reduced production costs.
• Supports Toyota’s production in Tohoku, strengthening business relations and market presence.

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• None.

KIYOSU, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:7282) Group company Toyoda Gosei East Japan Co., Ltd. has begun production of large plastic automotive parts at its Miyagi Ohira Plant in July 2022.

Miyagi Ohira Plant (Photo: Business Wire)

The Miyagi Ohira Plant will produce front grilles and other plastic painted products close to its customer, Toyota Motor East Japan, Inc. These products were previously supplied from other regions in Japan, and nearby production will improve competitiveness.

Toyoda Gosei already produces airbags, weatherstrips and other products in the East Japan, or the Tohoku region, where the Miyagi Ohira Plant is located. Tohoku is the Toyota Motor Group’s third automobile production region in Japan, after Chubu and Kyushu. With the operation of its own plant for interior and exterior products in this area, Toyoda Gosei will strengthen its production network for major products and support manufacturing in Tohoku, where Toyota Motor produces compact cars for the world.

The Miyagi Ohira Plant is a smart factory that pursues efficient and environmentally-friendly manufacturing; the plant features large, energy-efficient electric molding machines, highly efficient painting lines, collaborative robots, automatic guided vehicles (AGVs), an IoT system for central management of production lines, and solar power facilities.

Outline of Miyagi Ohira Plant

Location	2-10-2 Matsunodaira, Ohiramura, Kurokawa-gun, Miyagi, Japan
Area	Land: Approx. 34,000m2
	Building: Approx. 8,300 m2
Products	Interiors and exteriors (radiator grilles etc.)
Employees	39 (at the start of operation)

Outline of Toyoda Gosei East Japan

Name	Toyoda Gosei East Japan Co., Ltd.
Locations	Miyagi Kurihara Plant: 3-3 Takashimizuosawa, Kurihara, Miyagi, Japan
	Iwate Plant: 1-1 Nishinemoriyama, Kanegasakicho, Isawa-gun, Iwate, Japan
Founded	January 2013
Capital	JPY 1.6 billion
Employees	192 (as of May 31, 2022)
Sales	Approx. JPY 3.7 billion (FY2021)

 

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Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.

Public Relations

Chihiro Suzuki

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Source: Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.

FAQ

What new production facility has Toyoda Gosei opened in July 2022?

Toyoda Gosei East Japan opened a plastic automotive parts production facility at the Miyagi Ohira Plant.

What products will be manufactured at the Miyagi Ohira Plant?

The plant will produce front grilles and other plastic painted automotive parts.

How many employees will the Miyagi Ohira Plant have at startup?

The Miyagi Ohira Plant will start with 39 employees.

What is the significance of the Miyagi Ohira Plant's location?

The plant's location near Toyota Motor East Japan will improve competitiveness by localizing production.