Last Wednesday, July 26, 2023, the grand opening ceremony of the Hino Suvarnabhumi Monozukuri Center took place. The center is a Thai manufacturing subsidiary of Hino Motors, Ltd., headquartered in Hino City, Tokyo, and is known as Hino Motors Manufacturing (Thailand) Ltd. This significant event was held at their headquarters in Samrong, Samutprakarn Province, and presided over by Chaiyant Nimnualphong, the president of the subsidiary, and Satoshi Ogiso, the president of Hino Motors, Ltd.
The ceremony was honored by the attendance of several distinguished guests, including Governor Supphamit Chinnasri of Samut Prakan Province, Executive Vice President Somkid Praditkamjornchai of Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd., and Mr. Maroshi Tokoyoda, who serves as the head of the first mobility department at Mitsui & Co., Ltd. Additionally, government officials and personnel from various business partners were also present.
Chief Monozukuri Officer (CMO) Tokuichi Shiga from Hino Motors, Ltd, along with representatives from Toyota Motor Corporation and the Hino Group, graced the occasion with their presence as well.
The "Hino Suvarnabhumi Monozukuri Center" is the product of a collaborative effort among Hino Motors Manufacturing (Thailand), Hino Powertrain Manufacturing, and Hino Motors Asia. This center serves as a crucial integration point, consolidating the planning, development, and production functions for products in Thailand. Moreover, it plays a vital role as a development and manufacturing hub for trucks and buses for countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). This means Hino trucks delivered to the Philippines in the future might be developed, built, and shipped from Thailand.
Hino Motors says the primary objective of the center is to consistently create, manufacture, and supply optimal vehicles to meet the increasing demands of customers in Thailand and other ASEAN countries. Additionally, the center aims to make valuable contributions to Thailand's economy and employment landscape. It also prioritizes the education of employees, imparting essential R&D technologies and technical skills to enhance their expertise and capabilities. By doing so, the center aspires to drive progress and innovation in the region's automotive industry while also strengthening Hino’s production capabilities.
