Toyota Material Handling Group Launches “T-Innovation Center”
Toyota’s First Smart Warehouse Innovation Center Aims to Strengthen Thai Logistics towards Smart Logistics
Samut Prakan – Toyota Material Handling Group (TMHG) announced the launch of the “T-Innovation Center,” Toyota’s first integrated Smart Warehouse and Automation System Innovation Center in Thailand, located on Kingkaew Road, Samut Prakan province. This launch reinforces its position as a leader in Material Handling & Smart Logistics Solutions. It aims to elevate the Thai warehousing industry to global standards, strengthening entrepreneurs to meet the demands of Thailand’s business transition to Industry 4.0 and drive the economy toward a sustainable Smart Economy.
The Warehousing Business: A Crucial Drive of the Thai Economy
According to the Krungsri Research Center’s analysis on business/industry trends for 2025-2027, the Thai warehousing business continues to face both opportunities and challenges. In 2025, the business is boosted by accelerating international trade. However, sluggish domestic purchasing power and a slow tourism recovery continue to limit the demand for new warehouse space.
The analysis further projects a gradual recovery during 2026–2027, driven by the anticipated continuous growth of Cross-Border and E-Commerce businesses. This growth is expected to be a significant driving force, increasing demand for the warehousing business.
Additionally, government investments in infrastructure projects like the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), Laem Chabang Port, Suvarnabhumi Airport, and motorways, scheduled for completion in 2027, will significantly enhance Thailand’s potential as a major distribution hub in the ASEAN region.
Nevertheless, warehousing business operators will still face challenges from intensified competition, rising operating costs, and environmental pressures (ESG Regulations). This makes investing in automation technology and developing sustainable warehouses crucial for future survival, prompting operators to accelerate investment in Automation, Data Analytics, and ESG-compliant warehouses to gain a competitive advantage and sustainable business.
‘T-Innovation Center’ A New Step for Smart Logistics
The establishment of the ‘T-Innovation Center’ is a key “strategic move” for Toyota Material Handling Group in its commitment to be a B2B Strategic Partner. The center is prepared to deliver end-to-end solutions, ranging from manual and semi-automated systems—such as pallet trucks, stackers, order pickers, and narrow aisle reach trucks—to Full Automation systems like Storage, Robotics, and Sortation.
The Showroom offers corporate clients the opportunity to test real systems, analyze efficiency, and evaluate the ROI of the investment before implementation in their business.
This allows executives to see new options for adaptation, labor cost reduction, Supply Chain efficiency improvement, and enhanced global market competitiveness in a rapidly changing world. Furthermore, the smart warehouse management system addresses both macro-economic and business needs at all levels, serving as a platform for innovation and comprehensive warehouse management solutions to help the Thai business sector keep pace with market changes.
Elevating Thai Warehousing to Global Standards
Toyota executives view the T-Innovation Center as both a business driving mechanism and a bridge connecting Thailand to global standards.
Mr. Shigeru Matsumoto, Managing Director of Toyota Material Handling (Thailand) Co., Ltd., stated, “The T-Innovation Center is not just a general Showroom. It will be a place where everyone can come to observe, experience, and learn together what solutions Toyota can offer to meet the needs of all our customers.
We have gathered a complete range of Material Handling and Warehouse Automation solutions. We are ready to present technology to enhance the efficiency of warehouse management and create opportunities for growth and increased long-term business competitiveness in the era of Industry 4.0 and the Digital Economy, providing stable and sustainable growth for all industries, especially Manufacturing, Retail, Warehouse, E-Commerce, and Logistics”.
Mr. Noriharu Teraoka, Deputy Managing Director of Toyota Material Handling (Thailand) Co., Ltd., added, “This T-Innovation Center is a vital link between Thai businesses and global standards. Investing in Smart Logistics not only helps businesses increase efficiency but also builds credibility as a production and distribution base in the region”.
Highlighting 6 Key Components of Smart Logistics for Warehouse Automation
The launch of the T-Innovation Center not only showcases Toyota’s capabilities in Material Handling & Smart Logistics Solutions but also reflects its role in supporting the transition of the Thai economy to a Smart Economy. It addresses both business and macro-level needs while helping Thai corporate operators strengthen their position amidst intensifying global competition.
In addition to manual and semi-automated Material Handling, the T-Innovation Center also displays 6 essential components of Smart Logistics for Warehouse Automation to meet the needs of Thai entrepreneurs:
Data Analysis & Consulting: Planning, analysis, and achieving extraordinary results.
Storage: Elevating storage solutions to save time and increase usable space.
Robotics: Applying intelligent robotic systems to material transport for fast and agile operations.
Goods to Person: Developing replenishment processes by seamlessly integrating accurate automated storage systems with ergonomic design principles.
Sortation System: Automatically sorting goods to their destination quickly.
Transportation: Enhancing the safe and systematic capability of goods transfer.
Regarding this, Mr. Jamekorn Phuaksuwan, Managing Director of Toyota Material Handling Warehouse Solutions (Thailand) Co., Ltd., stated, “The warehousing business faces challenges from competition and high costs. Investing in the right solutions will help generate a clear ROI, and the T-Innovation Center is a space where everyone can genuinely see and experience this value”.
Mr. Arichai Arunyanart, Vice President of Toyota Tsusho Forklift (Thailand) Co., Ltd., emphasized, “We believe that creating this T-Innovation Center will be a significant step in strengthening the Thai warehousing industry and elevating the country to keep pace with international standards in both technology and sustainability”.
For more information, visit www.toyota-material-handling.co.th or schedule a visit to the Showroom to receive consultation from the sales team and on-site inspection from expert engineers. You can contact the companies within the Toyota Material Handling Group as follows:
Toyota Material Handling (Thailand) | Tel: (02) 494-9155 | Email: info@tmhth.toyota-industries.com
Toyota Material Handling Warehouse Solutions (Thailand) | Tel: (02) 721-6480 | Email: marketing@tmhwst.toyota-industries.com | www.toyotawarehousesolutions.co.th
Toyota Tsusho Forklift (Thailand) | Tel: (038) 454-428 | Email: marketing@ttfl.co.th
| www.toyotaforkliftthailand.com
