Toyota Plows Forward in Plano, Breaks Ground on New Headquarters
January 20 2015 - 11:30PM
JCN Newswire (English)
Toyota se Abre Paso en Plano, Inicia Construccion de Nueva Sede
A V-8 engine growls, and the earth moves.
With the roar of a 2015 TRD Pro Series Tundra, Toyota today
formally broke ground on its new North American headquarters at the
intersection of Headquarters Drive and Palomino Crossing in Plano,
Texas. The Tundra took center stage, bulldozing the first soil on
the site of Toyota's new campus in a manner that can only be
described as not your traditional groundbreaking ceremony.
"The support and encouragement we've received from the community,
civic leaders, business partners and nearby corporations has been
nothing short of tremendous," said Jim Lentz, Toyota Motor North
America chief executive officer. "Our goal is to build an
environmentally-sustainable campus that our new neighbors will
welcome and our team members and associates will be proud to call
home."
Toyota also unveiled an installation during the ceremony: the word
"TOYOTA" in large letters, standing 10 feet tall and 64 feet wide.
Inside each letter are native Texan Yaupon Holly trees, which
represent "wish" trees, a Japanese cultural tradition. Students
from the Plano ISD Academy High School and community participants
contributed to the event by adding handwritten notes to the trees
representing their wishes, dreams, hopes and inspirations. The
notes will be collected from the holly trees and placed into a time
capsule at the new headquarters.
The trees will be planted permanently once the Toyota headquarters
is completed and will represent the long-standing friendship
between Japan and the United States and the Company's commitment to
the Plano community.
Plano Mayor Harry LaRosiliere joined Lentz, addressing about 100
dignitaries and Toyota "Pioneers" - team members and associates who
have already made the move to North Texas.
"Today's groundbreaking event marks another milestone for the
future of Toyota and the future of the City of Plano," he said.
"Toyota has already proven to be a great corporate citizen and
neighbor, and we look forward to the continued impact they will
have not only on Plano but on the whole North Texas region."
"Breaking ground in Plano is an exciting and tangible demonstration
of the great progress we are making in bringing our major North
American business affiliates and leaders together in one location
for the first time," said Mike Groff, President and CEO of Toyota
Financial Services. "As we create this best place to work for our
people, we will strengthen our ability to put customers first and
make a meaningful difference in the communities we are privileged
to serve."
Since announcing the relocation last April, Toyota has purchased
property; hired a developer (KDC), architect (Corgan Associates)
and project manager (JLL), and filed a preliminary site plan with
the City of Plano. The Company is now engaged in the design
process, and formal construction activity is set to begin in the
next several weeks. Completion is expected by late 2016 or early
2017.
About Toyota
Supported by people around the world, Toyota Motor Corporation
(TSE:7203; NYSE:TM), has endeavored since its establishment in 1937
to serve society by creating better products. As of the end of
December 2012, Toyota conducts its business worldwide with 52
overseas manufacturing companies in 27 countries and regions.
Toyota's vehicles are sold in more than 160 countries and regions.
For more information, please visit www.toyota-global.com.
Source: Toyota
Contact:
Toyota Motor Corporation
Public Affairs Division
Global Communications Department
Tel: +81-3-3817-9926
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