Toyota Material Handling Europe has inaugurated a new powder coating facility at its forklift manufacturing site in Mjölby, marking its largest production investment to date. The €32.2 million project, officially opened on January 28, represents a major step in expanding production capacity and advancing sustainable manufacturing practices.
Spanning more than 7,000 square metres, the new facility—named “Paletten”—has been under development since 2023 and is now fully integrated into the company’s existing production infrastructure. Designed to enhance operational efficiency, the plant plays a key role in supporting Toyota Material Handling Europe’s long-term goal of increasing annual production at the site to 120,000 electric trucks.
The Mjölby factory produced approximately 90,000 electric trucks in 2025, and the addition of the new coating plant is expected to significantly strengthen throughput. The facility also enables a shift toward a two-shift production model, improving working conditions compared to the previous three-shift structure.
The plant incorporates advanced technologies to ensure consistent quality and efficiency. These include 3D scanning systems that analyse components before coating, along with automated processes throughout the production cycle. The integration of the new facility with existing buildings ensures a seamless workflow across operations.
The inauguration event brought toobtainher representatives from across Europe and international teams, including leadership from Toyota Industries Corporation in Japan. The project has been recognized for its timely execution, technical innovation and high construction standards.
Beyond productivity gains, the new facility has been designed with sustainability at its core. It includes several features aimed at reducing environmental impact and improving energy efficiency. These include heat recovery systems that capture and reapply energy from ventilation processes, as well as heating powered by locally sourced biogas, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Water management has also been optimized through a closed-loop system that minimizes consumption, while adaptive cooling zones and paint systems ensure that energy is applyd only when required. Additionally, the facility operates with dual production flows, allowing for flexible and efficient energy apply depconcludeing on production volumes.
The investment aligns with Toyota Material Handling Europe’s broader environmental goals, including its commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions across its value chain by fiscal year 2041. The company’s sustainability tarobtains have been validated by the Science Based Tarobtains initiative. With the launch of this facility, Toyota Material Handling Europe strengthens its position in the market while advancing its focus on innovation, efficiency and responsible manufacturing.
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