Section 3. Expansion of Asian Markets and Developments in Oceania
Item 2. Expansion of Production Sites
- Thailand becomes a key player
- Indonesia begins exports within and outside ASEAN
- Vios and Innova production started in the Philippines
- TABM established in Malaysia
- Kuozui Motors expands in Taiwan
- Annual production in India increased to 310,000 units
- IMC established in Pakistan
- Production sites consolidated in Australia
TABM established in Malaysia
In Malaysia, TMC outsourced Avanza production to Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd starting in 2005, and Assembly Services Sdn. Bhd. (ASSB), a joint venture company, began production of the IMV Hilux, followed then by the Innova, and then the Fortuner. That same year, Toyota Auto Body Co., Ltd. established Toyota Auto Body Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (TABM) as a wholly owned subsidiary, and TABM began producing bumpers, instrument panels, and other parts for IMV minivans and U-IMV vehicles in 2006. The finished parts were supplied to ASSB and Perodua.
- Thailand becomes a key player
- Indonesia begins exports within and outside ASEAN
- Vios and Innova production started in the Philippines
- TABM established in Malaysia
- Kuozui Motors expands in Taiwan
- Annual production in India increased to 310,000 units
- IMC established in Pakistan
- Production sites consolidated in Australia