“This $106 million investment will enable us to stay competitive globally, build ever-better engines, and respond quicker and more capably to market demands down the road,” said David Fernandes, president of Toyota Alabama.

“Continued investment in this plant speaks directly to the quality and dedication of our people, as well as the local and statewide partnerships we’ve developed. It also further cements our commitment to Alabama.”

“The company’s continued investment in the state not only deepens its roots here for many years to come. ”

Toyota Alabama is the company’s largest engine facilities globally, producing more than 702,000 engines for the Camry, RAV4, Highlander, Tacoma, Tundra and Sequoia in 2016.

One-third of the engines in North American-built Toyota vehicles were produced in Alabama.

DEEPENING ROOTS

Today’s announcement means Toyota’s total investment in Huntsville is closing in on $1 billion.

Since it opened in 2001, the company has invested $970 million at the plant. After the new hires, the automaker’s Alabama facility will have more than 1,400 workers.

“Toyota has once again shown confidence in the men and women of Alabama’s workforce with their announcement of the $106 million investment going to the Huntsville plant,” said Gov. Kay Ivey, who was in Huntsville for today’s announcement. “We are very grateful that Toyota remains a valued partner to Alabama.

“This announcement further solidifies the automaker’s long-term commitment to our great state,” she added.

A recent study by the Center for Automotive Research shows Toyota Alabama supports 9,700 direct, indirect and spin-off jobs across the state. The company also has donated more than $8 million to North Alabama charities since 2001.

“Toyota has had remarkable success in Alabama, and it is a pillar of our booming automotive industry,” said Greg Canfield, Secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce.

“The company’s continued investment in the state not only deepens its roots here for many years to come, but also shows the confidence it has in the local workforce and in the support of the surrounding community,” he added.