May. 08, 2012
Toyota to Up Engine Production Capacity at Kentucky Plant in U.S.
Toyota City, Japan, May 8, 2012―Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces that Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. (TMMK), TMC's manufacturing subsidiary in Kentucky, United States, will increase its annual engine production capacity by approximately 100,000 units by August 2013 to meet rising demand for the "AR" engine.
The increase will raise TMMK's annual engine production capacity from approximately 440,000 units to approximately 540,000 units. New investment, including that toward related suppliers, will be approximately 30 million dollars. Approximately 80 new jobs will be created.
The AR engine is currently produced in North America by TMMK and Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Alabama, Inc., and is used in the "Camry" sedan, "RAV4" compact SUV, "Sienna" minivan and the "Highlander" and "Venza" crossover SUVs. Production capacity for the AR engine was increased at TMMK in response to increased demand.
TMC will continue to promote localized production based on the concept of producing vehicles where they are sold.
The increase will raise TMMK's annual engine production capacity from approximately 440,000 units to approximately 540,000 units. New investment, including that toward related suppliers, will be approximately 30 million dollars. Approximately 80 new jobs will be created.
The AR engine is currently produced in North America by TMMK and Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Alabama, Inc., and is used in the "Camry" sedan, "RAV4" compact SUV, "Sienna" minivan and the "Highlander" and "Venza" crossover SUVs. Production capacity for the AR engine was increased at TMMK in response to increased demand.
TMC will continue to promote localized production based on the concept of producing vehicles where they are sold.
Overview of Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. (as of April, 2012)
| Location | Georgetown, Kentucky | |
| President | Wil James | |
| Establishment | January 1986 | |
| Products | Vehicles | Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Venza |
| Engines | 2.5-liter, inline four-cylinder (2AR), 3.5-liter V6 (2GR) | |
| Production capacity |
Vehicles | Approx. 500,000 vehicles per year |
| Engines | Approx. 440,000 units per year | |
| Employees | Approx. 6,600 | |
