National Geographic Channel Goes Under the Hood of Toyota Australia's State of the Art Production Facilities
Feb 28, 2013 By Toyota Australia.
With just a few weeks until the new engine plant is revealed, its time for this Aussie megafactory to go full speed ahead!
Buildings. Machines. People. All under immense pressure. The team at Toyota Australia is under the pump, racing the clock to kick-start the meticulous home-grown production of the new Camry Hybrid engine.
The National Geographic Channel premieres Megafactories: Toyota Australia on Monday April 8 at 7.30pm AEST/NZST and reveals the science, technology and behind-the-scenes stories that have enabled the company to produce some of the most innovative vehicles in the world.
From the drawing board to the open road, witness as a stunning transformation takes place under the hands of skilled technicians, cutting-edge technology and superior craftsmen.
Toyota Australia Powertrain Department Manager, Mark Taylor, said "I can honestly say I love my job. I couldnt think of a better place to work and Im rapt Toyota is featuring on Megafactories."
After over 50 years in Australia, Toyota has grown to be one of Australia's leading automotive companies. More than half of the Camry and Aurion vehicles built at the company's plant in Altona are exported overseas to more than 15 markets in the Middle East, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
Megafactories: Toyota Australia is produced for National Geographic Channel Australia by WTFN.
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About Toyota Australia
Toyota's global long-term vision is to deliver better, safer cars and mobility solutions, respecting the environment and enriching the communities in which we work and live. Toyota Australia recognises that this vision will assist us to achieve our goal of becoming a more sustainable business in Australia by 2017. We understand that by providing always better cars, through high quality and innovation, while respecting the environment and society, we can achieve sustainable growth. Toyota Australia has been building cars in Australia for almost 50 years. In 2012 it achieved one million exports sales, making it the first Australian manufacturer to do so, and built its three millionth locally built vehicle in December 2012.
About Megafactories
How does a potato chip get perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of crisp? How can a four-door sedan have the same power and agility as a sports car? What makes every sip of cold beer perfect? Well visit some of the most advanced manufacturing facilities in the world and find out what it takes to design, build, assemble, test and test again famous brands that are a part of our everyday lives.