Kiyosu, Japan, May 13, 2015: TG Fluid Systems USA Corporation (TGFSUS), a North American subsidiary of Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. (Kiyosu, Japan) that produces plastic fuel tubes and other plastic automotive components, has a acquired a new plant to consolidate operations and raise efficiency. A dedication ceremony for the new plant was held on May 12, 2015.

TGFSUS currently produces plastic fuel tubes in two plants, its Brighton Plant and Howell Plant. To create a more efficient production system and ensure the space to increase production capacity as needs arise in the future, the company established a new plant near the existing Brighton Plant in November of 2014. The new plant has a floor area about 1.5 times larger than the total of the current Brighton and Howell Plants combined. TGFSUS plans to move and consolidate production equipment from the two plants into the new plant by 2017.

The May 12 ribbon cutting ceremony for the New Brighton Plant was attended by government officials, customers and other related parties. Toyoda Gosei President Tadashi Arashima expressed his appreciation by saying “I am grateful for your cooperation and I am looking forward to a long lasting relationship with the people, the spirit and the culture of the City of Brighton.”

Toyoda Gosei will continue to create the best production and supply systems globally to be a first-choice supplier to customers worldwide.

 

Outline of New Brighton Plant

Name:	TG Fluid Systems USA Corporation Big Brighton Plant
Location:	Brighton, Michigan, USA (about 3 minutes by car from existing Brighton Plant)
Investment:	Approximately 10.6 million dollars
Products:	Plastic fuel tubes related to fuel tanks and engines and other automotive functional components
Area:	Land: 76,900 m2, building: 16,600 m2

TGFSUS Big Brighton Plant

Ribbon cutting ceremony

 

 

Outline of TGFSUS

Company name:	TG Fluid Systems USA Corporatio
Location:	Brighton, Michigan, USA
President:	Brian Foddrill
Established:	February 2000 (became a subsidiary)
Capital:	10.95 million dollars
Investment ratio:	Toyoda Gosei North America Corporation* 100% *Wholly owned subsidiary of Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.
Number of employees:	382 (as of March 31, 2015)
Products:	Plastic fuel tubes related to fuel tanks and engines and other automotive functional components
Sales:	FY2014    Approx. 96 million dollars FY2017 (forecast)    Approx. 110 million dollars

 

TGFSUS locations

About Toyoda Gosei

Established in 1949 and headquartered in Kiyosu, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, Toyoda Gosei is a leading specialty manufacturer of rubber and plastic automotive parts and LEDs. Today, the Toyoda Gosei group provides a broad range of high quality products internationally, with a network of some 100 plants and offices in 18 countries and regions. Through its flexible, integrated global supply system and leading-edge technologies for automotive safety, comfort, and environmental protection, Toyoda Gosei is a global supplier that delivers the highest levels of innovation, quality and satisfaction to customers worldwide.