HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Toyota is boosting its production in Huntsville with a $282 million investment, creating over 350 new jobs. This move makes the total investments in Alabama reach over $1.7 billion. The expansion will introduce new production lines for drivetrain products alongside engine production. With over 2,000 employees, Toyota Alabama is North America's largest engine producer, making more than 770,000 engines in 2023.
“Thanks to our Alabama team members’ daily commitment to quality and continuous improvement, we know they can rise to the challenge of all-new production lines,” said Jason Puckett, Toyota Alabama president. “The new lines will further increase the plant’s flexibility and reaffirm Toyota’s commitment to our team and community.”
Marcus Calhoun, a team leader at Toyota Alabama, welcomed the opportunity to add their production, highlighting Toyota's role in his career growth. “I’ve been a part of building high-quality Toyota engines for eight years, and I’m excited for the opportunity to bring new products to our plant,” said Marcus Calhoun, a Toyota Alabama team leader. “Toyota was my first job in manufacturing, and now I lead my own team. I’m ready to help both current and future team members learn the skills they’ll need for this project.”
The engines manufactured in Huntsville help supply seven Toyota vehicle plants across North America.
"Toyota has been a bedrock company within Alabama's growing auto industry for over two decades, launching multiple expansions that have increased the Huntsville facility's production capabilities and its superb workforce," said Governor Kay Ivey. "This new investment project will build on the great legacy of Toyota's Alabama engine plant and create even more new opportunities for the area's citizens."
Huntsville officials also welcomed Toyota’s re-investment Huntsville. “This is great news for Toyota and for the Huntsville community,” said Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle. “The addition of drivetrain products to Toyota Alabama continues the company’s legacy of staying on the forefront of industry needs, which in turn, provides more employment opportunities for North Alabama.”
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