Toyota Texas’ $531M Expansion Dedicated to Drivetrain Parts
A 500,000-square-foot expansion at Toyota Texas will be dedicated to drivetrain parts production, cost $531 million, and create more than 400 jobs in San Antonio.
The Toyota Texas expansion will create more than 400 new jobs in San Antonio.
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Toyota Texas is expanding its footprint with a 500,000-square-foot facility dedicated to drivetrain parts production. The $531 million investment will create more than 400 new jobs in San Antonio.
Toyota Texas is the exclusive home to the Tundra truck and all-hybrid Sequoia SUV, both assembled on the same production line. For nearly two decades, Toyota Texas has rolled out top-quality trucks and SUVs with more than 181,000 vehicles assembled last year. Toyota’s total investment in the plant has grown to more than $4.7 billion.
“Our team members are ready for this new opportunity to grow our plant’s capabilities and workforce,” said Susann Kazunas, Toyota Texas president. “They are highly-capable, innovative, and have a steadfast commitment to our products. We are proud to celebrate that spirit and the long-term job stability the investment represents, and we are excited to welcome 400 new team members to Toyota Texas.”
Toyota Texas has rolled out trucks and SUVs with more than 181,000 vehicles assembled last year. Toyota’s total investment in the plant has grown to more than $4.7 billion.
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“Texas is proud to be the home of a global powerhouse like Toyota,” said Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. “For more than two decades, Texas has been home to Toyota manufacturing.”
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg said the expansion and job creation is an incredible victory for both the City of San Antonio and Toyota Texas.
“Job stability, growth, and competitive pay are all reasons I found a passion for assembling trucks at Toyota,” said Christopher Rivera, Toyota Texas team leader. “During my 17-year career with Toyota, I have seen firsthand Toyota’s commitment to our team. It is exciting to help bring new capabilities to our plant.”
Toyota Texas said the investment also reinforces the plant’s flexibility with advanced manufacturing technologies as the company expands its diverse capabilities across its North American operations.
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“With investments of this size and scale, particularly within the advanced manufacturing industry, we expect a significant ripple effect of additional jobs and economic impact to our region,” said Jenna Saucedo-Herrera, president and CEO, Greater:SATX Regional Economic Partnership.
Toyota Texas, according to Saucedo-Herrera, already has more than 3,700 current direct employees and 5,600 employed by Toyota Texas’ on-site suppliers.
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