Toyota Industries Corporation

Toyota Industries Corporation was established in Kariya, Aichi Prefecture, in 1926 for the manufacture and sale of the Type G Automatic Loom invented by Toyota Industries Corporation founder, Sakichi Toyoda. Afterwards, the company's field of business was expanded to automotive related fields such as vehicles, engines, and car air conditioning compressors, as well as industrial vehicles, such as lift trucks, and other materials handling equipment and systems related to transportation, storage, and sorting of goods. They continued to devote themselves to research and development to create new value as well as to providing products and services that would satisfy their customers. Currently, they have 256 consolidated subsidiary companies, their employee count has risen to 66,478 (as of March 31, 2020), and they are proud to hold the largest world market share* for three products: air-jet looms, car air conditioning compressors, and lift trucks. In promoting their diverse businesses, Toyota Industries Corporation contributes to making the earth a better place to live, enrich lifestyles and promote a compassionate society. For more information, please visit toyota-industries.com.