Toyota Invests $531M, Adds 400 Jobs in San Antonio Facility Expansion – Autobody News

Toyota Texas is investing $531 million to expand its operations in San Antonio, constructing of a new 500,000-square-foot facility dedicated to drivetrain parts production and creating more than 400 new jobs.

“Our team members are ready for this new opportunity to grow our plant’s capabilities and workforce,” said Susann Kazunas, president of Toyota Texas. “They are highly capable, innovative and have a steadfast commitment to our products. We are proud to celebrate that spirit and the long-term job stability the investment represents, and we are excited to welcome 400 new team members to Toyota Texas.”

This latest investment brings Toyota’s total outlay in the San Antonio plant to more than $4.7 billion since its inception nearly two decades ago. The plant, which assembled more than 181,000 vehicles last year, is the exclusive home of the Tundra truck and all-hybrid Sequoia SUV, both produced on the same line.

“For more than two decades, Texas has been home to Toyota manufacturing,” said Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. “Toyota Texas’ new $531 million investment to expand their manufacturing facility in San Antonio that will create over 400 good-paying jobs is a testament to Texas’ unmatched business-friendly environment, low taxes and young, growing and skilled workforce. I thank Toyota for their continued expansion in Texas, and I look forward to strengthening our partnership as we build a bigger, better Texas for generations to come.”

“Over 400 stable, high-quality jobs will be created in our community, demonstrating Toyota’s willingness to continue to invest in the people of San Antonio,” added San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg. “We are extremely proud of this corporate partnership, and I look forward to all the great things that San Antonio and Toyota Texas will continue to build together.”

The expansion also includes Toyota’s adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies, enhancing the plant’s flexibility and capability within its North American operations.

Toyota Texas is actively hiring for the new positions. For more information on job opportunities, visit toyotatracktexas.com.