North American Toyota production expected to reach 100% in September
The supply of parts recovered sooner than expected
Toyota says its North American production of Toyota vehicles should be returned 100% of the capacity in September. Indeed, she is recovering earlier anticipated by the origin of the earthquake of March 11, followed by a tsunami that struck Japan.
On average, the production has improved to reach more than 80%, a situation that prevail until August. Eight of the 12 models manufactured in North America the company products are 100% capacity since June 6
"We applaud the very many members of our teams and our suppliers who have worked tirelessly to help us return to a production volume of 100%," said the president of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, Brian Krinock. "Given the devastation in Japan, we appreciate its fair value the incredible effort it took to arrive. Over the coming months, we will endeavor to resume production has lost TMMC. "
"The teams factories of Toyota North America and the world are the best in the industry," said Tony Wearing, Managing Senior Manager, Toyota Canada Inc. "Because of their efforts, Canadians can shop confidence because our dealers have vehicles in stock and receive new ones every day, "says Wearing. "During our promotion Great Selection, great savings, clients benefit in addition to very enticing incentive offers cash and other. "
TMMC produces the Toyota Corolla, Matrix and RAV4 and the Lexus RX350. Production Lexus RX350 and the Toyota RAV4 will increase up to 100% of capacity by September from their respective current levels of 60 and 25%. Production of Corolla and Matrix was returned 100% on June 6