Toyoda Gosei Establishes New Plant in Japan to Produce High Pressure Hydrogen Tanks for FCVs
March 14 2018 - 1:00AM
Business Wire
Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. has established a new plant in the city
of Inabe, Mie Prefecture, Japan to produce high pressure hydrogen
tanks, a crucial component of fuel cell vehicles (FCVs).
Preparations for the start of production are currently
underway.
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Production capacity at the new plant for these tanks will be
built up gradually to meet growth in demand with the expected
increase in number of FCV models as these vehicles come into wider
use.
Toyoda Gosei is accelerating the development of products for
automobile electrification in its operations, including development
of lightweight parts by taking advantage of its strengths as a
specialist in the field of rubber and plastics. It will continue to
contribute to the improved environmental performance of automobiles
in the future.
Outline of New Plant
1. Name Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. Inabe Plant 2. Location
Fujiwara Industrial Park, Inabe, Mie Pref., Japan 3. Products High
pressure hydrogen tanks 4. Area Land approx. 130,000 m2, buildings
approx. 21,000 m2 5. Employees Approx. 100
About Toyoda GoseiEstablished in 1949 and headquartered
in Kiyosu, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, Toyoda Gosei is a leading
specialty manufacturer of rubber and plastic automotive parts and
LEDs. Today, the Toyoda Gosei Group provides a variety of
high-quality products internationally, with a network of
approximately 100 plants and offices in 18 countries and regions.
Through its flexible, integrated global supply system and
leading-edge technologies for automotive safety, comfort, and
environmental preservation, Toyoda Gosei is a global supplier that
aims to deliver the highest levels of quality, innovation, and
satisfaction to customers worldwide.
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