Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand)
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| Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) | |
|---|---|
| Type | Subsidiary |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Headquarters | 88 Moo 11 Phaholyothin Road, Tambol Klongneung Ampur Klongluang, Phathumthanee 12120, Thailand |
| Key people | Michiro Imai (President) |
| Products | Automobile manufacturing |
| Employees | c.4000 (2004) |
| Parent | Mitsubishi Motors (99.9%) |
| Subsidiaries | MMC Engine Co., Ltd. (MEC) |
| Website | Mitsubishi-Motors.co.th |
Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (MMTh) is the Thai operation of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. It became the first Thai automobile manufacturer to export vehicles overseas in 1988, and has remained the country's largest exporter every year since.[1]
It is currently the most productive of Mitsubishi's four manufacturing facilities outside Japan, with 133,109 vehicles in 2006, and exported its millionth pickup truck in October 2007.[2] In anticipation of a growth in the market for pickup trucks, Mitsubishi is investing ฿21 billion (¥1 billion) to increase local capacity to 200,000 units.[3]
The Lancer, Grandis and L200 Strada/Triton models are all produced locally.[4] In addition, MMTh owns a subsidiary, MMC Engine Co., Ltd. (MEC), located at Laemchabang Industrial Estates, Tambol Tongsukhla Amphor Srirancha Cholburi, which produces auto components.[5]
[edit] Production and sales, 1994–2004
| Year | L200 Strada | Lancer | Grandis | Triton | Total production | Domestic sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | figures unavailable | - | - | 70,197 | 76,557 | |
| 1995 | - | - | 71,426 | 78,151 | ||
| 1996 | - | - | 74,760 | 87,672 | ||
| 1997 | - | - | 78,413 | 35,191 | ||
| 1998 | - | - | 65,341 | 15,840 | ||
| 1999 | - | - | 77,857 | 19,172 | ||
| 2000 | 84,813 | 5,401 | - | - | 90,214 | 28,266 |
| 2001 | 78,845 | 5,302 | - | - | 84,147 | 23,665 |
| 2002 | 97,589 | 12,076 | - | - | 109,665 | 32,010 |
| 2003 | 95,680 | 7,381 | - | - | 103,511 | 33,799 |
| 2004 | 120,572 | 6,310 | 3,306 | - | 130,188 | 39,564 |
| 2005 | 90,080 | 6,725 | 3,350 | 43,769 | 143,924 | 43,722 |
| 2006 | 26,901 | 3,165 | 1,089 | 121,687 | 152,842 | 26,003 |
(Sources: Facts & Figures 2000, Facts & Figures 2005, Facts & Figures 2007, Mitsubishi Motors website)
[edit] References
- ^ "Mitsubishi Grandis and Strada win Car of the Year Awards at Bangkok International Motor Show", Mitsubishi Motors press release, March 29, 2005
- ^ "Mitsubishi Motors sets new record: 1,000,000 pick up trucks exported from Thailand", Mitsubishi Motors press release, October 11, 2007
- ^ "Mitsubishi Vows to Continue with Expansion in Thailand", Santan Santivimolnat, Bangkok Post, June 4, 2004
- ^ Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Google Finance entry
- ^ "Subsidiaries and Affiliates", Mitsubishi Motors website
[edit] External links
- Mitsubishi-Motors.co.th, official site
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