Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) has announced it will invest US$3.6 billion (c. £2.69bn) to expand its San Antonio manufacturing campus with a second vehicle assembly line to support the Tacoma truck.
This latest investment will add another assembly line to the campus at Toyota Texas, which already includes a vehicle assembly line and new rear axle plant that is nearing startup.
Reportedly, the expansion will create 2,000 jobs and add 2.5 million ft² to Toyota Texas, doubling its size by 2030.
“Toyota’s continued investment in North America is a testament to our confidence in the region’s workforce, innovation and long-term growth potential,” said TMNA president and CEO, Ted Ogawa.
“By expanding our San Antonio plant, we are deepening our commitment to American manufacturing, creating meaningful and sustainable jobs, while advancing our mission to deliver high-quality vehicles that meet the changing needs of customers today and into the future.”
This expansion brings Toyota’s total investment in San Antonio to $8.3bn (c. £6.2bn) since breaking ground in 2003.
The new facility will enable increased flexibility for the plant through advanced manufacturing technologies and will align with Toyota’s broader North American operations.
Toyota remains committed to its operations throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico, and encourages a quick resolution to USMCA to make the North American region globally competitive.
“Texas is where the world builds bigger, and Toyota shows it once more with a $3.6bn (c. £2.69bn) expansion in San Antonio that doubles their factory footprint and creates 2,000 new jobs,” said Texas governor, Gregg Abbott.
“This Texas-sized investment reflects the strength of our workforce and the unmatched business advantages found only in our state.
“Supported by the Texas Enterprise Fund and JETI program, this expansion will deliver economic opportunities to generations of San Antonio families and further cement Texas as the premier destination for world-class advanced manufacturing.”
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