Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:7282) plans to open a new plant in Harohalli, Karnataka, India, to support the increasing demand for automobiles in the country. This facility, a branch of Toyoda Gosei South India Pvt. Ltd., will begin production in 2026, focusing on safety systems like airbags and steering wheels, as well as interior and exterior products such as console boxes.
The growing production capacity of Japanese automakers, Toyoda Gosei’s key customers, is driving demand for these products.
The new plant will adopt Toyoda Gosei’s innovative manufacturing methods, using collaborative robots, karakuri technology, and energy-efficient electric molding machines. Additionally, the existing Techno Park Plant will expand its capacity to produce bumpers, instrument panels, and other interior and exterior components, optimizing the company’s production network in southern India.
India is a vital market for Toyoda Gosei, with increasing demand for airbags driven by rising traffic fatalities and the expanding automotive market. The popularity of SUVs has further prompted automakers to ramp up production. Toyoda Gosei aims to enhance road safety and comfort by leveraging its development and production capabilities across the country.
New Plant Overview:
- Location: Harohalli, Karnataka, India
- Land Area: 40,000 m²
- Building Area: 18,000 m²
- Products: Airbags, steering wheels, console boxes, and pillars
- Production Start: January 2026
- Employees: Approx. 580 (by 2027)
- Main Facilities: Electric molding machines, steering wheel lines, automated transport machines, solar panels
- Investment: ~INR 2.05 billion (~JPY 3.5 billion)
Toyoda Gosei South India Pvt. Ltd. Overview:
- Established: September 1998
- Capital: INR 304 million
- Location: Karnataka, India
- Employees: 1,290 (as of March 2024)
