A hybrid transaxle display is seen during Toyota Motor Manufacturing West VirginiaƵs announcement of a building expansion to double capacity of hybrid transaxle production in 2019.
A hybrid transaxle display is seen during Toyota Motor Manufacturing West VirginiaƵs announcement of a building expansion to double capacity of hybrid transaxle production in 2019.
BUFFALO, W.Va. Ƶ Toyota West Virginia announced Wednesday it will invest an additional $88 million in its Putnam County facility that assembles hybrid transaxles.
More than $2.8 billion has been invested in Toyota West Virginia, which assembles both engines and drivetrain components for ToyotaƵs North American operations.
Production of the hybrid transaxles began in Buffalo last summer. It is the only Toyota plant in North America to assemble hybrid transaxles. More than 2,000 team members work at the Putnam County facility.
ƵThis investment is another example of ToyotaƵs Ƶbuild where we sellƵ philosophy and further proof of the companyƵs confidence in our team members,Ƶ said David Rosier, president of Toyota West Virginia, in a news release. ƵTheir willingness to embrace innovation and champion bold ideas continues to drive us forward, and weƵre proud to play a pivotal role in providing customers with a variety of drivetrain options.Ƶ
Scheduled to start production in late 2026, the drivetrain component will help power future North American-assembled Toyota and Lexus models and support the growing electric vehicle market.
According to Toyota, the hybrid transaxle transfers power seamlessly between vehiclesƵ engines, electric motors and wheels.
ƵI applaud this major investment into our state,Ƶ Gov. Patrick Morrisey said in the release. ƵƵ the home of ToyotaƵs only North American plant for this complex machinery, West Virginia will continue to prioritize economic development and skilled jobs for our workforce.Ƶ
To celebrate its ongoing commitment to the state, Toyota West Virginia also announced Wednesday it is donating $100,000 to the Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center to support the centerƵs workforce development program.
Toyota said its goal is to broaden recruiting efforts for Marshall UniversityƵs skills programs and introduce more people to careers in advanced manufacturing.
ƵThis generous contribution from Toyota West Virginia will have a lasting impact on our efforts to create a more dynamic and innovative workforce in advanced manufacturing,Ƶ said Marshall President Brad D. Smith in the release. ƵThrough this program, we are opening doors for so many to gain critical skills, explore rewarding careers and help shape the future of this industry.Ƶ
State Sen. Glenn Jefferies, R-Putnam, who represents the district where the plant is located, applauded WednesdayƵs announcement.
ƵToyota West Virginia has been a long-standing and valued partner to both the state and Putnam County,Ƶ Jefferies said in the release. ƵThis announcement regarding the sixth-generation hybrid transaxle is yet another example of ToyotaƵs continued commitment to investing in West Virginia and supporting this plant as a key economic driver.
ƵToyotaƵs success here is a story we proudly share when promoting the state for future economic development opportunities Ƶ they continue to set the bar.Ƶ
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