The Toyota subsidiary Central Motor began construction of a new head office and car plant in the village of Ohira, Miyagi Prefecture today (22 December).
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The new facilities are due to open in autumn 2010 and the plant is projected to turn out 120,000 vehicles a year. However, plans may alter given the current economic uncertainty, the company has said.
At a groundbreaking ceremony, Central Motor president Kanji Ishii said: ”We will work hard for further economic development of (Miyagi Prefecture).”
Miyagi governor Yoshihiro Murai said: ”I offer my sincere gratitude to Central Motor because it will become a major pillar that will help the Miyagi economy prosper.”
