Toyota Motor Hokkaido
Manufacturing subsidiary of Toyota
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Toyota Motor Hokkaido (TMH) is a manufacturing subsidiary of Toyota established in 1991 and focuses on the production of transmissions and powertrain-related parts.[1] Its headquarters and assembly plant are located in Tomakomai, Hokkaido.[2]
Native name | トヨタ自動車北海道 |
|---|---|
Romanized name | Toyota Jidōsha Hokkaidō Kabushiki-gaisha |
| Type | Subsidiary |
| Industry | Automotive |
| Founded | February 8, 1991 |
| Headquarters | , Japan |
| Key people | Yasuo Hojo (President) |
| Products | Transmissions, drivetrain-related parts, hybrid systems |
| Parent | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Website | Official website |
History
As part of Toyota's efforts to disperse production bases in Hokkaido,[3] Tomakomai was chosen because of its vast land area, excellent logistics due to the Tomakomai Port, and the ability to procure aluminum locally.[3]
IN 1990, Toyota announced it would open a facility in Tomakomai[4] and Toyota Motor Hokkaido was established of February 8 the following year.
In 1992, production of aluminium wheels began, and continued until production ended in 2010.[4]
In 1993, TMH began producing automatic transmission and the completion ceremony of the factory took place in the same year.[4]
In 1999, it acquired "ISO 14001" certification.[4] In 2001, TMH chieved zero emissions and started using liquified natural gas the following year.[4]
In 2004, "Yuhokai", a business partner cooperative association was established.[4] In 2005, the No. 4 factory (machine shop) was completed[4] and the following year, TMH began producing continuously variable transmission (CVT).[4]
In2008, the No. 5 factory (forging factory) completed.[4]
In 2012, TMH began producing hybrid transaxles.[4]