Toyota Tsusho and Ogihara establish automotive press parts plant in South Africa

Toyota Tsusho Africa and Ogihara Thailand Company established a joint venture, Ogihara South Africa, to manufacture automotive press parts for Toyota South Africa Motors. A factory is under construction in Durban, with production scheduled to begin in January 2026, creating around 250 jobs.

“The construction of a factory in Durban, South Africa is currently underway, with the production of press parts scheduled to begin in January 2026.”toyota-tsusho.com

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• toyota-tsusho.comEstablishment of a Joint Venture Company for Local Production of Automotive Press Parts in South Africa ~Contributing to Improved Local Procurement Ratio and Job Creation in the Region~ | Toyota TsushoAug 26, 2024
• marketscreener.comToyota Tsusho : Establishment of a Joint Venture Company for Local Production of Automotive Press Parts in South Africa ~Contributing to Improved Local Procurement Ratio and Job Creation in the Region~PublicnowAug 26, 2024

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