# Maruichi Steel Tube and Toyota Tsusho to build steel tube plant in Philippines

Maruichi Steel Tube and Toyota Tsusho will jointly establish a subsidiary in Malvar, Batangas, Philippines, to manufacture steel tubing for motorcycle and automotive parts. The investment is US$14 million, with operations planned to start in spring 2019.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2017-12-07
- Where: Malvar, Batangas, Philippines, Philippines
- Value: $14.0M
- Starts operating: Q2 2019
- Status: announced
- Products: steel tubing for motorcycle and automotive parts
- Sectors: [Steel and Metal Products](https://endata.com/sectors/steel-metal-products.md), [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Maruichi Steel Tube](https://endata.com/companies/28658.md)
- [Toyota Tsusho](https://endata.com/companies/3935.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [toyota-tsusho.com](https://www.toyota-tsusho.com/english/press/detail/171207_004153.html), 2017-12-07: "MKK and Toyota Tsusho have decided to jointly establish a local corporation and construct a steel tube making factory in the outside of Manila."

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