TMAP-EM aims to strengthen the operations of Toyota production affiliates in Asia and to promote further localization by unifying development and evaluation of locally produced vehicles with local procurement and production operations.
TMAP-EM also aims to work closely with Singapore-based sales support company Toyota Motor Asia Pacific Pte Ltd (TMAP-MS) to build an integrated structure for engineering, manufacturing and marketing, allowing more flexibility in responding to market changes.
TMC managing officer and TMAP-MS president Ryoichi Sasaki is to serve concurrently as president of TMAP-EM.
Outline of TMAP-EM
| Company name | Toyota Motor Asia Pacific Engineering and Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TMAP-EM) |
| Location | Samutprakarn Province (TTCAP-TH's current location); approx. 60km from Bangkok |
| President | Ryoichi Sasaki |
| Number of employees | Approx. 1,200 (as of April 2007) |
| Establishment | April 1, 2007 |
| Capital | 1.3 billion baht |
| Shareholder | TMC: 100% |
| Scope of operations | - Development and evaluation of locally produced vehicles in Asia - Operational support to Toyota production affiliates in Asia |
