Toyota Canada to Begin First Overseas Production of Lexus
Ontario-based Toyota Motor Corp will begin assembling 60,000 units of the Lexus RX330 sport-utility vehicle (SUV) a year for Canadian and US markets. Lexus models have traditionally been produced by Toyota in Japan due to the numerous parts required and sophisticated production knowledge. Toyota launched its Lexus models in North America markets in 1989.
Information summarized from Kyodo News International. From the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada News Service.
Japanese Auto Makers Select Greenlight Power for Fuel Cell Testing Equipment
Hydrogenics Corporation, a Toronto-based developer and manufacturer of fuel cell products, announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Greenlight Power Technologies, has received orders totalling US$3 million for fuel cell test stations from two Japanese automotive customers. Both are repeat orders for multiple machines. Greenlight is a supplier of testing and diagnostic equipment to the fuel cell industry.
Information summarized from Hydrogenics Corporation Press Release. From the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada News Service.
Canadian and Japanese Companies Collaborate on Software for Digital TV
Markham-based ATI technologies, which specializes in the design and manufacture of 3-D graphics and digital media silicon solutions, has teamed up with Japanese software company Zentek Technology to produce a chip and software set for digital television, which is increasing in popularity in Europe. Zentek's software uses the Linux operating system. The ATI-Zentek hardware-software set conforms to standards used outside Japan.
Information summarized from Nihon Keizai Shimbun. From the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada News Service.
Japanese Electronics Company to Establish R&D Base in Ontario
Kyoritsu Electric Corporation of Shizuoka City, Japan, will spend about C$800,000 to establish a research and development centre in suburban Ottawa. The company plans to employ two or three researchers to study customer needs. Currently, 40% of the IC board checking equipment that Kyoritsu manufacturers is sold outside Japan, but the company plans to increase the figure to 60% by strengthening foreign research and sales efforts.
Information summarized from Nikkei Sangyo Shimbun. From the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada News Service.
Bombardier Aerospace to Supply Additional Planes to Japan’s All Nippon Airways
Montreal-based Bombardier Aerospace, a designer and manufacturer of aviation products and a unit of Bombardier Inc, will supply two additional Q400 turboprop airliners to Tokyo-based All Nippon Airways (ANA), a carrier with domestic and international flights. ANA’s Q400 aircraft will be operated by Osaka-based Air Nippon Network, a regional airline within the ANA Group. ANA has ordered six Q400 aircraft in total since 2002.
Information summarized from Bombardier Aerospace Press Release. From the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada News Service.
October 4 (Saturday)
The 47 Ronin Work Shop #1
Guest speakers include Dr. Christopher Leung, Board Member, Japanese Sword Society of the United States and Mr. Doug Blain, Sword restorer, University of Guelph, will speak on the topic of the Japanese Sword. This workshop is limited to 30 people.
Other workshops to follow
For more details, contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
October 7 (Tuesday)
"Japan Welcomes Canadian Investment" - Breakfast Meeting
The Japan Society invites you to attend this meeting on Tuesday, October 7, 2003 at 8:30am.
Guest speaker is Mr. Kazunori Iizuka, Executive Vice-President, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Toyko.
Latest Economic data indicates that a cyclical recovery is underway in Japan. The strengthening global economy is driving Japanese exports, and the Nikkei is setting new 52-week highs.
Come join us and hear how Japan is taking new steps to attract foreign Investors.
Location: The First Canadian Place, The Gallery
The admission is free.
For more details or to RSVP, please contact Marianne Kamiyama at 416-366-4168 or email at admin@japansocietycanada.com
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