Kyokuto Kaihatsu Opens New Technical Center in Japan

On August 20, Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co., Ltd. inaugurated the Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co Ltd Technical Center in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, marking a major expansion of its research and development capabilities. The Kyokuto Kaihatsu Technical Center was completed in June 2026 and entered full operation in August. The new facility consolidates evaluation and testing functions in Japan and is designed to strengthen the company’s ability to develop and supply highly competitive products. The project represents a total investment of JPY 10.7 billion and supports the company’s broader strategy of addressing social challenges while creating value through high-value-added products and services.

New Facility Expands Testing and Development Capabilities

The Technical Center occupies a 174,200-square-meter site and includes a 600-meter-long test course along with three dedicated testing buildings. These facilities support environmental and hydraulic testing, vibration testing, and vehicle evaluation using a large-scale road simulator. An office building also accommodates development and quality assurance departments, bringing key functions together within the same R&D complex. Located in Japan, the center is intended to improve coordination between development, testing, and quality assurance activities while providing a broader infrastructure for product evaluation. The facility strengthens the company’s domestic technical base and creates additional capacity for future product development.

Investment Supports Mid-Term Growth Strategy

The JPY 10.7 billion investment aligns with the company’s three-year mid-term management plan, which runs through fiscal 2027. Under the plan, Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co Ltd identifies the resolution of social issues and value creation through high-value-added products and services as key priorities. The new Technical Center provides dedicated infrastructure for testing and evaluation while consolidating facilities that were previously distributed across Japan. By strengthening its R&D organization and improving its testing capabilities, the company expects the center to contribute to faster and more competitive product development while supporting its longer-term business objectives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Kyokuto Kaihatsu Technical Center?
The Kyokuto Kaihatsu Technical Center is a new research and development facility established by Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, to strengthen product testing, evaluation, development, and quality assurance capabilities. Completed in June 2026 and fully operational from August, the facility includes a 600-meter test course, three testing buildings, a large-scale road simulator, and an office building. The project involved a total investment of JPY 10.7 billion and is intended to support the company’s mid-term strategy through stronger R&D capabilities and higher-value-added products and services.