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Toyota Motor and Shinmei Industry have a history of supporting the automotive industry together.
Since 1957, Toyota Motor and Shinmei Industry have formed an unbreakable partnership, driving significant growth in the automotive industry through their collaborative efforts.
Learn more about the history of their relationship over different eras.
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Dawn of the Company
a bond was formed between two companies that would shape their long histories.
In 1949, a company called "Koromo Automotive" was founded and later renamed as "Shinmei Industries". Among its shareholders were Eiji Toyoda, who would later become the Chairman of Toyota Motor Corporation. This event became one of the key moments in the history of both companies.
Quote: Shinmei Industry 70th Anniversary Commemorative Magazine
Growth
Shinmei acquired certification as a Class 2 automobile maintenance facility.
Quote: Shinmei Industry 70th Anniversary Commemorative Magazine
Quote: Shinmei Industry 70th Anniversary Commemorative Magazine
the business relationship with Toyota began in earnest in 1957. The previous year, in 1956, Shinmei had been recognized for its technical expertise as a Class 2 automobile maintenance facility. Through the manufacture of conveyance equipment and maintenance of in-house vehicles, Shinmei has worked with Toyota to support the development of the automobile industry.
1957 (Showa 32) April
Started business with Toyota Motor Corporation and began maintenance of vehicles used on the premises.
1959 (Showa 34) January
Started manufacturing various conveyors, transportation equipment, and stocking equipment.
1959 (Showa 34) November
Changed the company name to Shinmei Industries Co., Ltd.
1950 (Showa 25)
Establishment of Toyota Motor Sales Co., Ltd.
January 1953 (Showa 28) January
Decision to establish a policy of domestically produced cars.
1959 (Showa 34)
Started operation at the Motomachi Plant.
One-stop Service
Shinmei Industries took on the responsibility of maintenance and inspection of cars for its employees as well as Toyota's,
further strengthening the cooperative relationship between the two companies.
Quote: Shinmei Industry 70th Anniversary Commemorative Magazine
Quote: Shinmei Industry 70th Anniversary Commemorative Magazine
In 1961, a project was launched to maintain prototype cars produced by Toyota Motor Corporation and provide them to its employees at a lower cost. Ever since Shinmei Industries collaborated with Toyota's human resources department to provide comprehensive support from vehicle maintenance to registration.
1961 (Showa 36), May
Shinmei began manufacturing press molds.
1963 (Showa 38), June
Shinmei established a specialized factory for conveyance equipment and press mold manufacturing in Toyota City (Toyota-shi Tekkodanchi).
1964 (Showa 39), April
Shinmei relocated the headquarters to Koromogahara, Toyota City.
1965 (Showa 40), April
Started designing and manufacturing automation and labor-saving equipment for machine processes, as well as special-purpose machines for automobile assembly, based on the technical capabilities of various conveyance equipment and systems.
1961 (Showa 36)
Paprika announced.
1964 (Showa 39)
Corona RT40 announced.
1966 (Showa 41)
Start of Corolla production.
1967 (Showa 42)
2000GT announced.
高度成長期
Era of Even More Fierce Global Competition
Foothold to the top of the world
In the 1970s, during a period of intense international competition, Shinmei provided strong support to Toyota Motor Corporation, which had made large investments mainly in assembly facilities, in preparation for competition with Western automakers. Together, they laid the foundation for Toyota Motor Corporation, which would go on to dominate the world for more than 50 years.
September 1970 (Showa 45)
Established Maeda Plant (currently Center Maeda) in Maeda-cho, Toyota City
May 1971 (Showa 46)
Established Choko-ji Plant (specialized in conveying equipment and automation and labor-saving) in Choko-ji, Toyota City
July 1971 (Showa 46)
Established Koyo Motor Co., Ltd.
January 1972 (Showa 47)
Established Meishin Kosan Co., Ltd.
February 1974 (Showa 49)
Received authorization for specified construction industry (machinery and equipment installation business) from the Governor of Aichi Prefecture
April 1979 (Showa 54)
Started designing and manufacturing stacker cranes
1970 (Showa 45)
Received Japan Quality Control Award on the day of Celica and Carina production line off
1974 (Showa 49)
Completion of Nisshin Training Center
September 1974 (Showa 49)
Opening of Toyota Kuragaike Memorial Hall
October 1974 (Showa 49)
Establishment of Toyota Foundation
1977 (Showa 52)
Opening of Toyota Kaikan
Management Enhancement
Awarded the Toyota Quality Management Award
In the 1980s, Shinmei won the Toyota Quality Control Award for its excellent car manufacturing.
Quote: Shinmei Industry 70th Anniversary Commemorative Magazine
Quote: Shinmei Industry 70th Anniversary Commemorative Magazine
In 1984, the company was awarded the Toyota Quality Control Award, a recognition of its excellence in business management. This achievement was the result of Shinmei's adoption of Toyota's production system, which improved its technical capabilities.The Toyota Quality Control Award is given to Toyota member companies.
December 1983
Tahara Factory was established in Tahara-cho, Atsumi-gun.
May 1984
The company received the Toyota Quality Control Award, demonstrating its excellence in management.
February 1988
Manufacturing and selling of Rack Sorters commenced.
April 1989
The company started selling custom vehicles and restoration products.
July 1982
Toyota Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Sales Co. merged, giving rise to Toyota Motor Corporation.
January 1986
The company achieved a cumulative domestic production of 50 million vehicles.
July 1986
The Toyota Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) System was launched.
April 1989
Toyota Museum opened its doors.
Quote: Shinmei Industry 70th Anniversary Commemorative Magazine
Overcoming the Burst of the Economic Bubble
Expanding Production Bases Nationwide
Quote: Shinmei Industry 70th Anniversary Commemorative Magazine
As a measure to overcome the recession caused by the burst of the economic bubble, Toyota Motor Corporation reviewed its policy of concentrating production in one area and established new factories in Hokkaido and Kyushu. In line with this, Shinmei opened a Hokkaido factory and Kyushu sales office. By creating a system that could work smoothly together, they were prepared to overcome the historic recession.
Time's of Turbulence
February 1992
Establishment of Hokkaido Factory in Yuri-cho
December 1992
Started manufacturing and selling decking equipment for engine chassis
January 1993
Received the Toyota Technology Development Award for a device to remove regulation cones from the road
1994
Received certification as a Toyota Techno Shop
June 1996
Establishment of Auto CS Engineering in Thailand (currently a joint venture with Toyota Motor East Japan, Inc.)
February 1997
Establishment of Antique Body Shop, a specialized factory for classic car restoration
January 1998
Received the Toyota Technology Development Award for a high-speed loading device for press materials
February 1998
Establishment of Industrial Tech Services in Kentucky, USA as a base for activities in North America
June 1994
Opening of the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation
September 1996
Achieved a cumulative domestic production of 90 million vehicles
October 1996
Announced the development of the Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) with a fuel cell
October 1997
Announced the "Prius" (NHW10 type). The Prius received the "1997-1998 Japan Car of the Year" award, as well as the "2004 North American Car of the Year" and "2005 European Car of the Year" awards.
1998
Establishment of Tianjin Toyota Motor Engine Co., Ltd.
October 1999
Achieved a cumulative domestic production of 100 million vehicles.
Time of Revival
For the 2005 Aichi Expo, Shinmei played a key role in the success of the fuel cell bus, which was the highlight of the event.
The company ensured that it ran smoothly and without incident, impressing attendees and demonstrating its technological prowess to the world. This achievement was a testament to Shinmei's commitment to innovation and excellence, and cemented its reputation as a leading player in the automotive industry.
Quote: Shinmei Industry 70th Anniversary Commemorative Magazine
2001 (Heisei 13):
Acquired ISO 14001 certification.
2001 (Heisei 13):
Acquired ISO 9001 certification.
2002 (Heisei 14)
February: Received Toyota Technology and Development Award for module conveyor for assembly lines.
2003 (Heisei 15)
September: Established the Tsutsumi Plant in Toyota City.
2006 (Heisei 18)
February: Received Toyota Technology and Development Award for high-precision vehicle alignment system.
2006 (Heisei 18)
April: Relocated Hokkaido Plant to Tomakomai City, Hokkaido.
2006 (Heisei 18)
July: Established Kyushu Plant in Koga City, Fukuoka Prefecture.
2001 (Heisei 13)
February: Developed new hybrid fuel cell vehicle.
2002 (Heisei 14) July:
Achieved cumulative production of 10 million vehicles in North America.
2002 (Heisei 14)July:
Received certification from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for the fuel cell hybrid passenger vehicle.
2002 (Heisei 14) December:
Started limited sales of FCHV.
2008 (Heisei 20) April:
Cumulative sales of "Prius" surpassed 1 million units.
2009 (Heisei 21) August:
Cumulative domestic and international sales of hybrid vehicles surpassed 2 million units.
The partnership between Toyota and Shinmei Industries will continue to thrive even despite rapid change in the years to come.
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