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Toshiba's high-efficiency industrial motors factory in Vietnam recognized for excellent factory operations and well-balanced management
BIEN HOA CITY, Vietnam, Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba Group's constant efforts to promote excellence in manufacturing have once again been recognized, with the announcement that Toshiba Industrial Products Asia Co., Ltd. (TIPA), a Vietnam-based manufacturer of high-efficiency industrial motors, is the winner of the Factory Management Award in the 2025 GOOD FACTORY Awards. This marks the third year in a row that this prestigious award has gone to a Toshiba Group company, following on from Buzen Toshiba Electronics Corporation*1 in 2023 and Toshiba Industrial Products and Systems Corporation*2's Mie Operations in 2024, both in Japan.
The Japan Management Association (JMA) established the GOOD FACTORY Awards in 2011, as an initiative to strengthen the capabilities of Japanese manufacturers at their facilities in Japan and Asia. The awards look for innovations that improve operating efficiency, productivity and quality, with the category of Factory Management Award, now in its 13th year, recognizing a high level of overall factory operation and well-balanced management. JMA will present winners with their awards at a ceremony in 2025.
TIPA, a subsidiary of Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation, was established near Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City in 2008, to manufacture high-efficiency industrial motors. Over the years, its management has promoted reforms that emphasize initiatives by locally hired employees. A particularly important step was taken 2015, as a measure to boost quality levels, with the introduction of "Local First" management, which delegated more authority to local hires. This policy was further strengthened in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and over the years it has realized significant improvements in quality, reduced production lead times, increased operating profit, and reduced workplace accidents.
Hajime Yamanaka, General Director of TIPA, warmly welcomed the recognition of the award: "We are delighted to have won a GOOD FACTORY Award. We have long wanted this, and welcome it as a high evaluation of our efforts to create a workplace that maps on to Vietnamese culture and the national character, and to operate a sustainable factory able to withstand a changing business environment. Our management style as a Vietnamese manufacturing company is still a work in progress, but we will continue to learn and work for further development, humbly and in the spirit of 'Always Improve & Always Move Forward.'"
Toshiba Group will continue to pursue high-quality factory operations in all of its manufacturing businesses, and to develop and manufacture high-performance, high-quality products and services that support diverse infrastructure.
About Toshiba Industrial Products Asia Co., Ltd.
Toshiba Industrial Products Asia Co., Ltd., Vietnam's largest manufacturing base for high-efficiency industrial motors, supplies high-quality products to its domestic market and globally including Japan, North America and China. Since it started operations in 2010, cumulative production of industrial motors has reached approximately 3.87 million, while the cumulative production of automotive electric motors, which began in 2022, now stands at approximately 75,000 units (all figures as of December 2024).
- Business: Development, design, manufacture and sales of high-efficiency industrial motors; manufacture and sales of automotive generators and motors; sales of industrial inverters
- Established: December 22, 2008
- Employees: Approximately 1,000 (March end, 2024)
- Location: Amata Industrial Park, Biên Hòa City, Äồng Nai Province, Vietnam
- Representative: General Director, Hajime Yamanaka
*1: Buzen Toshiba Electronics Corporation is a subsidiary of Toshiba Device & Storage Corporation, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation. |
*2: Toshiba Industrial Products and Systems Corporation is a subsidiary of Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation. |
Toshiba's high-efficiency industrial motors factory in Vietnam recognized for excellent factory operations and well-balanced management
BIEN HOA CITY, Vietnam, Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba Group's constant efforts to promote excellence in manufacturing have once again been recognized, with the announcement that Toshiba Industrial Products Asia Co., Ltd. (TIPA), a Vietnam-based manufacturer of high-efficiency industrial motors, is the winner of the Factory Management Award in the 2025 GOOD FACTORY Awards. This marks the third year in a row that this prestigious award has gone to a Toshiba Group company, following on from Buzen Toshiba Electronics Corporation*1 in 2023 and Toshiba Industrial Products and Systems Corporation*2's Mie Operations in 2024, both in Japan.
The Japan Management Association (JMA) established the GOOD FACTORY Awards in 2011, as an initiative to strengthen the capabilities of Japanese manufacturers at their facilities in Japan and Asia. The awards look for innovations that improve operating efficiency, productivity and quality, with the category of Factory Management Award, now in its 13th year, recognizing a high level of overall factory operation and well-balanced management. JMA will present winners with their awards at a ceremony in 2025.
TIPA, a subsidiary of Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation, was established near Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City in 2008, to manufacture high-efficiency industrial motors. Over the years, its management has promoted reforms that emphasize initiatives by locally hired employees. A particularly important step was taken 2015, as a measure to boost quality levels, with the introduction of "Local First" management, which delegated more authority to local hires. This policy was further strengthened in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and over the years it has realized significant improvements in quality, reduced production lead times, increased operating profit, and reduced workplace accidents.
Hajime Yamanaka, General Director of TIPA, warmly welcomed the recognition of the award: "We are delighted to have won a GOOD FACTORY Award. We have long wanted this, and welcome it as a high evaluation of our efforts to create a workplace that maps on to Vietnamese culture and the national character, and to operate a sustainable factory able to withstand a changing business environment. Our management style as a Vietnamese manufacturing company is still a work in progress, but we will continue to learn and work for further development, humbly and in the spirit of 'Always Improve & Always Move Forward.'"
Toshiba Group will continue to pursue high-quality factory operations in all of its manufacturing businesses, and to develop and manufacture high-performance, high-quality products and services that support diverse infrastructure.
About Toshiba Industrial Products Asia Co., Ltd.
Toshiba Industrial Products Asia Co., Ltd., Vietnam's largest manufacturing base for high-efficiency industrial motors, supplies high-quality products to its domestic market and globally including Japan, North America and China. Since it started operations in 2010, cumulative production of industrial motors has reached approximately 3.87 million, while the cumulative production of automotive electric motors, which began in 2022, now stands at approximately 75,000 units (all figures as of December 2024).
- Business: Development, design, manufacture and sales of high-efficiency industrial motors; manufacture and sales of automotive generators and motors; sales of industrial inverters
- Established: December 22, 2008
- Employees: Approximately 1,000 (March end, 2024)
- Location: Amata Industrial Park, Biên Hòa City, Äồng Nai Province, Vietnam
- Representative: General Director, Hajime Yamanaka
*1: Buzen Toshiba Electronics Corporation is a subsidiary of Toshiba Device & Storage Corporation, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation.
*2: Toshiba Industrial Products and Systems Corporation is a subsidiary of Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation.
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Toshiba Industrial Products Asia Co., Ltd. Wins Japan Management Association 2025 GOOD FACTORY Award
Toshiba Industrial Products Asia Co., Ltd. Wins Japan Management Association 2025 GOOD FACTORY Award
Major Retail Event for Greater Bay Area Residents
Following "Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles" Scheme
HONG KONG, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Organized by Exhibition Group, the "Grand Sale Bazaar 2026" opens today and runs until January 19 (Friday to Monday) at Hall 5,7,9 of AsiaWorld-Expo, marking a new annual mega event combining shopping and entertainment in Hong Kong. The "Grand Sale Bazaar 2026" has become one of the major retail events for Greater Bay Area residents following the implementation of the "Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles" scheme, poised to become a new hotspot for mainland visitors shopping in Hong Kong, further promoting economic integration and consumer market development between the two regions.
The opening ceremony was officiated by Dr Bernard Chan, Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; Ms. Jackie Ng, Deputy Chairman of Federation of Hong Kong Industries; Mr. Dennis Wong, General Manager, Business Development of AsiaWorld-Expo Management Limited; Mr. Sam Hui, Council Member and Past Chairman of The Chamber of HK Computer Industry; Mr. Allen Kwong, Chairman of Hong Kong Furniture and Decoration Trade Association (HKFDA); Mr. John Wong, Chairman of Federation of Hong Kong Brands; Ms. May Leung, Chairman of The Professional Validation Council of Hong Kong Industries; Ms. Emily Cheung, Director of MameShare; Ms. Christine Lo, Director of Business Development, Marketing & Branding of The Payment Cards Group Limited; Ms. Teresa Ho, Senior Business Development & Marketing Manager of LBuy; Mr. Andy Wong, Founder of HK Singer Channel and Mr. Carl Wong, Chairman of the Exhibition Group.
The "Grand Sale Bazaar 2026" brings together local and international fashion apparel, beauty products, home appliances, jewelry, outdoor sports equipment, baby products, health foods, and trendy merchandise, creating an ideal shopping and leisure destination for consumers. The Bazaar has attracted over 400 booths with merchandise valued at approximately HK$100 million, offering discounts of up to 90% off original prices, providing an excellent opportunity for citizens to purchase New Year goods at exceptional value. The venue features up to 350 DGG by LBuy gachapon machines and various entertainment programs, including the "Retro Hits Concert," bringing citizens a consumer extravaganza that combines exceptional warehouse sales and shopping entertainment.
Exhibition Group Chairman Carl Wong stated: "Following the implementation of the "Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles" scheme, we hope to establish the "Grand Sale Bazaar 2026" as a shopping event that Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area consumers look forward to every year. We have strategically chosen AsiaWorld-Expo, taking full advantage of its proximity to the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, making it convenient for mainland visitors to drive here. We hope that through this annual event, we can promote consumer market exchange in the Greater Bay Area and inject new momentum into Hong Kong's retail market."
Eight Major Themed Warehouse Sale Zones
The inaugural event features eight major themed warehouse sale zones, covering fashion apparel, home appliances, trendy merchandise, personal care, health foods, jewelry and watches, baby products, and outdoor sports—all popular categories among citizens. This aims to provide consumers with different needs a one-stop warehouse shopping experience. Major brands offer unprecedented warehouse sale discounts, with some items discounted up to 90% off original prices, allowing citizens to snap up their favorites at exceptional value and purchase New Year goods early.
I.T MEGA Winter Sale - Largest-Ever Warehouse Sale
Key exhibitor I.T (Booth 5-C19) occupies over 6,600 square feet, featuring over 8,000 selected trendy apparel and accessories from Europe, America, Japan, and Korea, with discounts of up to 90% off storewide. Citizens can enjoy multiple offers: an extra 10% off the total bill when purchasing 2 designated items, or an extra 20% off the total bill when purchasing 4 designated items; spend a net amount of $800 and receive an additional $100 off the total bill. Limited lucky bags are available daily at just HK$299 (valued at over HK$1,000), available in limited quantities on a first-come, first-served basis while stocks last.
DGG by LBuy Gachapon Bazaar - 350 Gachapon Machines Adding Surprises
DGG by LBuy Gachapon Bazaar is participating in this event for the first time, featuring 350 gachapon machines offering a variety of surprise products and premium items suitable for all ages. Providing over 200 gachapon options in total, adding shopping surprises for families and young people.
Unmissable Warehouse Sale Offers
Bringing together warehouse sale offers from numerous well-known brands, the venue offers a large selection of products at half-price and 90% off exceptional values. This covers multiple categories including home electronics and audio, furniture and bedding, personal care, and food and beverages, allowing citizens to shop for everything they need in one go. The home appliance zone offers kitchen appliances, smart TVs, and home audio systems and other practical products; the home living area features quality furniture, memory pillows, and branded mattresses, with some items reduced by tens of thousands of dollars; beauty and skincare essences, imported wines, and specialty fruit liqueurs are also available at 10% off prices. Many unmissable offers are available in limited quantities while stocks last, allowing citizens to purchase their favorite items at the best prices and enjoy New Year shopping pleasures.
Shopping and Entertainment Combined - Retro Hits Concert Relives the Classics
In addition to warehouse shopping, the inaugural Bazaar has also arranged diverse stage programs and on-site experiences, including the "Retro Hits Concert," featuring Bill Ng, Edward Pao, Willie, Li Lung Kay, and other renowned singers/guests performing classic songs live, reliving the good old days and combining nostalgic and modern elements to bring unforgettable musical experiences to audiences of all ages. Citizens can grab warehouse sale bargains while enjoying spectacular performances, experiencing the dual pleasure of shopping and entertainment.
The inaugural Bazaar combines exceptional warehouse sales, shopping, entertainment, and family experiences, allowing citizens to purchase New Year goods in a relaxed manner all at once and experience the festive atmosphere of the New Year early, ensuring that every visitor has an enjoyable and rewarding experience.
Grand Sale Bazaar 2026
Date
16 to 19 January 2026 (Friday to Monday)
Time
16 to 18 January (Friday to Sunday)：11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
19 January (Monday)：11:00 AM to 5:00PM
Venue
Hall 5, 7, 9, AsiaWorld-Expo
Website
https://www.exhibitiongroup.com.hk/exhibitions/grandsale2026
About Exhibition Group
Exhibition Group is one of Hong Kong's renowned exhibition companies. Our core team has been assembled since 2003, bringing together a group of innovative, experienced, and professional exhibition talents. As a leading event management company, specializing in the planning and operation of world-class public exhibitions, conferences, and trade fairs, covering a wide range of industries. With years of industry experience, we are committed to the development of exhibition and marketing businesses, gaining a prestigious reputation within the exhibition industry.
Our company organizes a variety of themed exhibitions and marketing projects, which not only receive substantial support from the business community and exhibitors but also effectively attract a large number of public participants. Each event has garnered rave reviews, resulting in a win-win situation for exhibitors in both product promotion and sales. Notable exhibitions include the Pet Show, In-Home Expo, Premium Pet Supplies Expo, Hong Kong Cat Expo, Hong Kong Holiday & Travel Expo, Extracurricular Activities Festival cum Teaching Materials and Supplies Expo, and Hong Kong Outdoor & Sports Expo, among others. In recent years, our company has been honored with several awards, including the "Outstanding Award for Pandemic Resilience," "ESG Commendation Awards," and "Innovative Exhibition Planning," recognizing our business development achievements across various sectors.
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"Grand Sale Bazaar 2026" Officially Opens
