Toyota Motor Manufacturing

It all began with an idea born out of respect for American ingenuity and the abilities of the U.S. workforce. In 1985, Toyota - the strongest of Japan's automakers - decided to unite its manufacturing know-how with America's strengths to produce a car made in America by Americans.*

About TMMK

Each vehicle produced at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc., (TMMK) is made of thousands of quality parts. But like a quilt, pieces are only the beginning.
The ideas, efforts and dedication of Kentucky team members gives those pieces unity, strength and beauty as a finished product.
Representatives from around the world come to Georgetown to learn how the time-tested experience of Toyota combines with Kentucky ingenuity at a state-of-the-art automaking facility. Our production system has been honed since the turn of the century into a model for the automobile industry, and we're quite proud of how it helps us to make some of the finest automobiles in the world.
You can learn more about the process, and our plant, by going here. The sophisticated Toyota Production System has a unique vocabulary that lets our team members discuss specific elements precisely. Learn about some of those terms here.