On 15 January, Stanley Electric held a completion ceremony for the expansion of their Hiroshima factory.
The plant will play a vital role as a key production hub for vehicle lighting and electrical components. This expansion is part of Stanley’s strategic efforts to boost their global competitivity in the automotive industry amidst a period of significant transformation.
Vision for the Hiroshima Factory
- A model factory that leads other manufacturing bases by integrating the company’s unique production innovation activities with IT/DX technologies to reduce costs and improve quality
- A flexible manufacturing base, responsive to diverse customer needs and future changes in the automotive sector.
- A factory that promotes carbon neutrality by implementing energy-saving equipment, optimizing logistics, using renewable energy to reduce CO2 emissions, and actively using sustainable materials, ensuring harmony with both the global environment and local communities.
The plant is at 1866 Okuya, Shiwa-cho, Higashihiroshima-shi, Hiroshima, Japan. The expansion construction cost about ¥8bn (€52.2m, $52.8m). The site area: 25,200 m2, and total floor area is now up to 24,354 m2 (up from 12,961 m2 before expansion). Products built there include vehicle lighting and electrical components, including headlamps, rear combination lamps, and more.
