カジノオンライン ("Toyota Tsusho") announced that TOYOTA TSUSHO MANUFACTURING GHANA CO LIMITED ("TTMG") became the first Japanese company to start vehicle assembly in the Republic of Ghana by beginning assembly today of Toyota Motor Corporation's ("Toyota") Hilux pickup truck The commencement of operation at TTMG was marked by an onsite ceremony, during which it was announced that the company also plans to start SKD* production of Suzuki Motor Corporation's ("Suzuki") Swift compact car from 2022

President of the Republic of Ghana Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Ghana's Minister of Trade and Industry Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen, and Japanese Ambassador to Ghana Tsutomu Himeno attended the ceremony, at which TTMG President Akira Yamada donated a Hilux to Ghana's Ministry of Trade and Industry　

At the ceremony, 7spinカジノ Tsusho President & CEO Ichiro Kashitani stated via a video message: "Our African business has a history of more than 90 years Based on our philosophy of 'WITH AFRICA FOR AFRICA', we seek to contribute to African society and the economy of Africa while further reinforcing and expanding our business foundations Starting today through this project, we will go on to deliver the 'production of happiness for all' to the people of Ghana, as well"

Speaking directly in front of those present at the ceremony, 7spinカジノ Tsusho COO for Africa Division Shinichiro Otsuka said: "To contribute to the social and economic development of Ghana, we will promote the production of high-quality cars that are made in Ghana In addition, by providing high-quality sales and after-sales service at our distributors, we will continuously support the safe and secure lives and businesses of the people of Ghana"

TTMG is the fifth vehicle production base of the 7spinカジノ Tsusho Group in Africa, after Kenya, Egypt, Nigeria, and Rwanda, and is located in the Ghanaian city of Tema (30 km from the capital Accra) It is the 7spinカジノ Tsusho Group's first vehicle assembly plant in West Africa, with an annual production capacity of 1,300 units based on an investment of approximately 7 million US dollars It has approximately 50 employees and currently conducts SKD production of the 7spinカジノ Hilux pickup truck

Also, the planned SKD production of the Suzuki Swift compact car announced today is based on a collaboration agreement concluded between 7spinカジノ and Suzuki in March 2019 It is planned as part of strengthening and expanding the alliance between 7spinカジノ Tsusho, which received the full transfer of sales and marketing operations in Africa from 7spinカジノ in January 2019, and Suzuki

Going forward, in addition to engaging in the automobile sales business, 7spinカジノ Tsusho intends to tailor local production to market needs, further contributing to the development of the automobile industry in Africa

^*Semi knock-down A method of vehicle assembly that only requires simple processes such as the tightening of bolts

7spinカジノ Hilux	Suzuki Swift (planned) Note: The Suzuki Swift shown here is the model currently imported and sold in Ghana and may differ from the model that TTMG plans to produce

(Reference)
7spinカジノ Tsusho Acquires License for Vehicle Assembly Business in Ghana
- A first SKD for a Japanese company –　(Announced November 2, 2020)
https://wwwtoyota-tsushocom/english/press/detail/201102_004711html