Jul. 01, 2010
Thai IMV Exports Hit 1 Million
Toyota City, Japan, July 1―Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces that cumulative exports of its IMV1 series2 of vehicles made in Thailand have reached 1 million units. Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd., which produces IMVs for sale in 109 markets around the world, marked the milestone in a ceremony today in Chonburi Province, Thailand, from where the vehicles are shipped overseas.
The IMV project seeks to create global, optimal production and supply systems premised on globally introducing IMVs into markets in more than 140 countries and regions. Starting with production of the "Hilux" pickup truck in Thailand in August 2004, the project currently sees approximately 580,000 vehicles produced annually in 11 locations3 outside Japan, including South Africa and Argentina.
TMC will continue to use optimal supply systems to provide vehicles that meet by-market needs around the world.
The IMV project seeks to create global, optimal production and supply systems premised on globally introducing IMVs into markets in more than 140 countries and regions. Starting with production of the "Hilux" pickup truck in Thailand in August 2004, the project currently sees approximately 580,000 vehicles produced annually in 11 locations3 outside Japan, including South Africa and Argentina.
TMC will continue to use optimal supply systems to provide vehicles that meet by-market needs around the world.
Outline of TMT
| Company name | Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd. (TMT) | ||
| Established | 1962 | ||
| President | Kyoichi Tanada | ||
| Equity participation | Toyota Motor Corporation: 86.4%; The Siam Cement Public Company Ltd.: 10.0%; others: 3.6% | ||
| Plant name | Samrong Plant | Gateway Plant | Ban Pho Plant |
| Location | Samutprakarn Province (approx. 15 km south of Bangkok) | Chachoengsao Province (approx. 110 km southeast of Bangkok) | Chachoengsao Province (approx. 65 km southeast of Bangkok |
| Start of production | 1964 | 1996 | 2007 |
| Production capacity (normal operation) |
250,000 units/year | 200,000 units/year | 100,000 units/year |
| Product lineup | Hilux | Camry, Corolla, Soluna Vios, Camry HV and Yaris | Hilux and Fortuner |
| 2009 production results | 435,000 units | ||
| Number of employees | Approx. 13,000 (as of May 1, 2010) | ||
1Used as an abbreviation for "innovative international multipurpose vehicle".
2Consisting of five models: three "Hilux" pickup trucks, the "Innova" minivan and the "Fortuner" SUV.
3Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, India, Argentina, Malaysia, South Africa, Venezuela, Vietnam, Taiwan, and Pakistan.
2Consisting of five models: three "Hilux" pickup trucks, the "Innova" minivan and the "Fortuner" SUV.
3Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, India, Argentina, Malaysia, South Africa, Venezuela, Vietnam, Taiwan, and Pakistan.
