Mazda and Toyota Further Commitment to U.S. Manufacturing with Additional Investment

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Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTM) announced an additional $830 million investment, bringing total funding to $2.311 billion for its facility in Alabama. This investment aims to enhance manufacturing technologies and worker training for up to 4,000 jobs. The facility will produce up to 150,000 units each of a Mazda crossover and a Toyota SUV annually, beginning in 2021. The project is significantly supported by local and state governments, reinforcing the commitment to quality manufacturing in the U.S.

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• Additional investment of $830 million increases total funding to $2.311 billion.
• Facility capacity of 300,000 vehicles annually, including future Mazda and Toyota models.
• Creation of up to 4,000 jobs, with 600 employees already hired.

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Aug. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, (MTM), the new joint-venture between Mazda Motor Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation, announced an additional $830 million investment to incorporate more cutting-edge manufacturing technologies to its production lines and provide enhanced training to its workforce of up to 4,000 employees.

Total funding contributed to the development of the state-of-the-art facility is now $2.311 billion, up from the $1.6 billion originally announced in 2018. The investment reaffirms Mazda and Toyota's commitment to produce the highest-quality products at the facility. It also accommodates production line enhancements made to improve manufacturing processes supporting the Mazda vehicle and design changes to the yet to be announced Toyota SUV that will both be produced at the plant. The new facility will have the capacity to produce up to 150,000 units of a future Mazda crossover vehicle and up to 150,000 units of the Toyota SUV each year. MTM continues to target up to 4,000 new jobs and has hired approximately 600 employees to date, with plans to resume accepting applications for production positions later in 2020.

"Toyota's presence in Alabama continues to build excitement about future opportunities that lie ahead, both for our economy and for the residents of our great state," Alabama Governor Kay Ivey said. "Mazda and Toyota's increased commitment to the development of this manufacturing plant reiterates their belief in the future of manufacturing in America and the potential for the state of Alabama to be an economic leader in the wake of unprecedented economic change."

"Mazda Toyota Manufacturing is proud to call Alabama home. Through strong support from our state and local partners, we have been able to further incorporate cutting-edge manufacturing technologies, provide world-class training for team members and develop the highest quality production processes," Mark Brazeal, VP of Administration at MTM said. "As we prepare for the start of production next year, we look forward to developing our future workforce and serving as a hometown company for many years to come."

"This newest investment by our partners at Mazda Toyota Manufacturing shows the company's continued confidence in the ability of our community to provide a strong, skilled workforce to meet the demands for quality and reliability. We look forward to the day when the first vehicles roll off the line," said City of Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle.

"We are excited to learn of this additional investment being made by Mazda Toyota Manufacturing," said Limestone County Commission Chairman Collin Daly. "We continue to be grateful to MTM for their belief in our county and look forward to our partnership with them for many years to come."

Full-scale construction of the plant continues, with 75-100 percent completion on roofing, siding, floor slabs, ductwork, fire protection and electrical.

About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. and North America for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands. During that time, Toyota has created a tremendous value chain as our teams have contributed to world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 38 million cars and trucks in North America, where we have 14 manufacturing plants, 15 including our joint venture in Alabama (10 in the U.S.), and directly employ more than 47,000 people (over 36,000 in the U.S.). Our 1,800 North American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in the U.S.) sold 2.8 million cars and trucks (2.4 million in the U.S.) in 2019.

Through the Start Your Impossible campaign, Toyota highlights the way it partners with community, civic, academic and governmental organizations to address our society's most pressing mobility challenges. We believe that when people are free to move, anything is possible. For more information about Toyota, visit ToyotaNewsroom.com.

About Mazda Toyota Manufacturing

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing is a jointly owned-and-operated automotive production plant. The $2.3 billion facility is expected to create up to 4,000 jobs and will have the capacity to assemble up to 300,000 vehicles a year, beginning in 2021.

About Mazda 

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through approximately 620 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.

Media Contacts

Kim Ogle
256-714-3633
kim.ogle@toyota.com

Toni Eberhart
256-316-0403
toni.eberhart@mazdatoyota.com

Nao Nohmi
949-727-6904
nnohmi@mazdausa.com

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FAQ

What is the total investment for Mazda Toyota Manufacturing in Alabama?

The total investment is $2.311 billion.

How many jobs will Mazda Toyota Manufacturing create?

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing will create up to 4,000 jobs.

When is production expected to start at the Mazda Toyota Manufacturing plant?

Production is expected to start in 2021.

What vehicles will be produced at the Mazda Toyota Manufacturing plant?

The plant will produce a future Mazda crossover and a Toyota SUV.

How much money was recently invested in Mazda Toyota Manufacturing?

An additional $830 million was recently invested.