TIESNA-GA

In April 2024, Toyota Industries Group established Toyota Industries Electric Systems North America – Georgia (TIESNA-GA) on our Pendergrass, GA campus located off Valentine Industrial Parkway and Toy Wright Rd. This new division expands our efforts to increase Toyota’s footprint in northeast Georgia while also maintaining our presence as a leader in the automotive industry.

DC-DC Converter

Beginning July of 2025, we will assemble the DC-DC converter. The DC-DC converter converts power from the high voltage battery, required to drive the electric vehicle, to a low 12 volts required to power the auxiliary battery, control ECU, navigation system, lights and other devices. Through efforts to expand thick copper substrate technologies and low electrical noise technologies, which are our core technologies, we have developed high-current, compact converters that support the increasing power consumption of electronics and electrification of vehicles.

History

Toyota Industries Corporation established the Electronics Division in 1983 and began expanding into North America in 2006. Toyota Industries Electric Systems North America (TIESNA) was established in 2013 in Novi, Michigan, focusing on the import and sales of electronic products (Inverters & Converters) and technical services to customers including major North American vehicle OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers).

Electronic Products Line

400 DC-AC Inverter
150 DC-AC Inverter

In 2020, TICA added our DC-AC Inverter assembly division, and began making the 400W DC-AC Inverter and extended the production to 150W DC-AC Inverter. These units convert the 12V DC from the auxiliary battery to 120V AC for North American vehicles to power electronics – allowing users to use various household appliances of up to 400W or 150W in their vehicle such as computers, video games, TVs, mobile devices, light duty tools, griddles and other items used at a cookout, camping or any other vehicle leisure.

Note: Operation may depend on the electrical appliance.

The Toyota Industries Corporation stated in an April 2022 news release: “Toyota Industries remains committed to developing compact, lightweight and highly efficient power electronics technologies while continuing to provide car electronics products, including the newly unveiled unit that integrates an on-board charger and DC-DC converter, to support the wider use of electrified vehicles.”

TIESNA-GA is excited to break ground and grow here in Pendergrass, Georgia. We are proud to be able to work with employees here and produce quality products for the North American market.

USAGE EXAMPLE

Computers

Video Games/TV

Mobile Devices

Slow Cooker

Power Tools

Note: Operation may depend on the electrical appliance.

Meet Our Team

Sadanori Suzuki

President

Mitsuharu Kitahara

Vice President

Etsushi Hayama

General Manager of Business Planning, Accounting, Human Resources and General Affairs

Masanobu Hemmi

General Manager of Production Engineering, Quality Assurance, Production & Maintenance

Toru Yamaguchi

General Manager of Information Technology, Logistics and Production Control

Randy Mincey

Senior Manager of Production and Maintenance

Khaalis Brooks

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Grey Tabachi

Maintenance Supervisor

Sadanori Suzuki

President

Share with us what you enjoy best about being a part of Toyota Industries Group?

There are a lot of opportunities and challenges provided that promote personal growth for ourselves as individuals as well as the company/business.

What are you looking forward to most with TIESNA-GA?

I am looking forward to seeing a much larger factory on the Pendergrass campus, and many more associates working here with smiles in the future.

What are you looking for as you build your team in support of TIESNA-GA?

Self-motivating associates with a team-work mindset who can find delight in overcoming difficulties.

Mitsuharu Kitahara

Vice President

Share with us what you enjoy best about being a part of Toyota Industries Group?

I am proud to have worked for Toyota’s parent company for over 35 years, and I enjoy getting to be involved in big projects here in Georgia.

What are you looking forward to most with TIESNA-GA?

The joy of working in a new factory and making history as the first member of the Electronics Division to establish its own overseas factory.

What are you looking for as you build your team in support of TIESNA-GA?

Building a great team that will build the foundation of a company that will last for decades to come.

Etsushi Hayama

General Manager of Business Planning, Accounting, Human Resources and General Affairs

Share with us what you enjoy best about being a part of Toyota Industries Group?

It is a company dedicated to teamwork and committed to caring for each other.

What are you looking forward to most with TIESNA-GA?

Global growth in TICO’s automotive electronics field and its members.

What are you looking for as you build your team in support of TIESNA-GA?

A like-minded team with strong work ethic to build a new start-up company together.

Masanobu Hemmi

General Manager of Production Engineering, Quality Assurance, Production & Maintenance

Share with us what you enjoy best about being a part of Toyota Industries Group?

I aim to share Toyota’s philosophy and unite the team in striving for a successful factory.

What are you looking forward to most with TIESNA-GA?

The establishment of a factory is a rare and invaluable opportunity. It is my desire that we, as a team, collaborate effectively to construct an exceptional facility.

What are you looking for as you build your team in support of TIESNA-GA?

I am looking to build a new factory with people who are bright, think positively about everything, and love to take on challenges.

Toru Yamaguchi

General Manager of Information Technology, Logistics and Production Control

Share with us what you enjoy best about being a part of Toyota Industries Group?

Accomplishing tasks together as colleagues.

What are you looking forward to most with TIESNA-GA?

Seeing how the new factory develops and being involved in the development of the factory.

What are you looking for as you build your team in support of TIESNA-GA?

Enthusiasm for accomplishing tasks as one team.

Randy Mincey

Senior Manager of Production and Maintenance

Share with us what you enjoy best about being a part of Toyota Industries Group?

We are excited to be a part of Toyota Industries Group Companies, helping to sustain the growth of our companies, while enriching the lives of all our co-workers and making a positive impact to our communities.

What are you looking forward to most with TIESNA-GA?

The challenge of starting new career opportunities for all those who will join us now, and in the future of TIESNA, while making the company successful.

What are you looking for as you build your team in support of TIESNA-GA?

Creating a culture with a family like atmosphere while holding high standards in safety, environment, quality, cost, delivery, ad morale.

Khaalis Brooks

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Share with us what you enjoy best about being a part of Toyota Industries Group?

The culture and atmosphere are truly enjoyable.

What are you looking forward to most with TIESNA-GA?

Getting the new operation up, running, and executing it with excellence.

What are you looking for as you build your team in support of TIESNA-GA?

Willingness to learn and be creative. We look for team members that will hold themselves and others to high standards.

Grey Tabachi

Maintenance Supervisor

Share with us what you enjoy best about being a part of Toyota Industries Group?

I see Toyota Industries Group as a leader in the automotive industry and I like the opportunity to be part of such a dynamic and reputable company.

What are you looking forward to most with TIESNA-GA?

Professional growth, opportunities to expand my skills, and being able to contribute to the company’s goals.

What are you looking for as you build your team in support of TIESNA-GA?

A goal oriented mindset, positive culture, motivation, accountability and teamwork.