Press Kogyo Secures Pajero Ladder Frame Order From Mitsubishi Motors

Press Kogyo Wins Ladder Frame Order for New Pajero

Press Kogyo Co., Ltd. announced on September 2 that its Thai subsidiary had received an all-new Pajero ladder frame order from Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd. for the next-generation SUV. The ladder frames are being produced at Thai Summit PKK Co., Ltd. in Thailand, with supply having started in August 2026. The order covers a vehicle that will be sold in Japan and other major markets, strengthening Press Kogyo’s role in the Pajero supply chain. The company developed and proposed a frame combining the robust structure required for the Pajero with improved production efficiency.

Order Supports Press Kogyo’s Growth Strategy

The new business forms part of Press Kogyo’s efforts to expand its core operations and pursue new challenges under its medium-term business plan, PRESence28. By securing business connected with a high-profile global SUV program, the company is extending its involvement in vehicle structural components while focusing on production efficiency. Manufacturing in Thailand also supports the program’s international supply requirements as Mitsubishi Motors prepares the new Pajero for multiple markets. Production and supply beginning in August 2026 indicate that the component program is already progressing alongside the vehicle’s planned market introduction.

Mitsubishi Positions Pajero as New-Generation Flagship SUV

Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd. unveiled the all-new Pajero on September 2, positioning the cross-country SUV as its new-generation flagship model. The vehicle features a highly rigid ladder frame designed to support its cross-country capabilities and structural requirements. Mitsubishi Motors plans to launch the model in Thailand, Japan, and Australia during fiscal 2026, followed by a phased rollout to around 100 countries from the following fiscal year. The planned expansion includes markets across ASEAN, Latin America, and the Middle East, giving the new Pajero a broad international launch footprint.

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What does the new Pajero order mean for Press Kogyo?
The order strengthens Press Kogyo’s position in the supply chain for Mitsubishi Motors’ new-generation flagship SUV and supports its broader medium-term growth strategy. The company is supplying ladder frames developed to combine the structural robustness required for cross-country driving with improved production efficiency. Manufacturing is taking place at Thai Summit PKK Co., Ltd. in Thailand, with supply beginning in August 2026. The program also provides Press Kogyo with an opportunity to expand its core structural-component business as Mitsubishi Motors prepares the vehicle for launch across major global markets.