Toyota Mississippi celebrates building of 500,000th Corolla

The Toyota Motor manufacturing Mississippi plant in Blue Springs built its 500,000^th Corolla Sedan.

It can be seen that the workers have decorated it a bit. A red Toyota is headed to Mexico.

It’s been the fastest that a Toyota plant in the U.S. has reached a half-million cars, all in a little more than three years (production began in October 2011). TMMMS beat the old record by about a month. In 2014 alone, Toyota Mississippi produced almost 180,000 Corolla Sedans, and it managed to keep its title as the world’s best-selling nameplate. The production accomplishment was achieved faster than any other Toyota plant in the U.S. - a testament to the 2,000 hardworking team members who have answered increasing consumer demand since the plant opened in 2011.

When the plant was first opened, a Corolla was rolling of the line every 86 seconds. Today, a Corolla lines off about every 73 seconds. In Mississippi, Toyota has created close to 3,700 jobs both at the facility itself and through its suppliers. 

Always the giver, Toyota has donated over $700 million to non-profits across the state, including Habitat for Humanity, NAACP, Catch Kids, Inc., and many more.

As 2015 continues, we expect to see at least 180,000 Corollas made in Mississippi, and perhaps even more.

“The 500,000^th Corolla vehicle is a milestone we’re excited to be celebrating,” commented Fred Volf, Toyota Mississippi’s vice president of manufacturing. “We are proud to produce the Corolla, and it wouldn’t have been accomplished without the 2,000 dedicated team members who support this operation.”


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