Toyobody

Toyobody, Inc. (株式会社東洋ボデー) is a Japanese manufacturer of truck rear bodies and specialized commercial vehicles headquartered in Musashimurayama, Tokyo. Founded in 1952 in Mitaka, Tokyo, the company began by producing truck bodies and was incorporated in April 1963. It designs, develops, manufactures, and sells a wide range of truck bodies, including flatbeds (both aluminum and wooden), wing vehicles (soft and hard), aluminum vans, bottle cars (beverage delivery vehicles), construction vehicles for gas and electrical contractors, and cash transport vehicles. The company also produces the world's first aircraft tire-changing vehicle, capable of handling tires weighing up to 200 kg. Toyobody's core strength lies in flatbed bodies, where it claims a top-class share in the medium-duty segment and the No. 1 order rate among domestic top manufacturers. In 2016, the company expanded into aluminum vans, a product category dominated by other manufacturers. The company also engages in OEM production of truck beds, painting, and assembly for other manufacturers, and operates a 9-meter electrodeposition coating line. It exports truck bodies adapted to local environments and usage requirements. Environmental initiatives are a key part of Toyobody's strategy. Since 2007, the company has promoted weight reduction of truck bodies to improve fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions. Its 2007 beverage delivery vehicle achieved a weight of 751 kg, approximately 20% lighter than conventional models. This effort was featured on a television program. The company's environmental policy states that all employees recognize the Earth's environment and resources as finite and position environmental efforts as a key management issue. Toyobody gained public attention for its role in the 2016 film "64: Part I / Part II," for which it built an investigation command vehicle based on its bottle car. The interior height was modified from the standard 120 cm to 190 cm to accommodate the height of lead actor Koichi Sato, marking the first such customization for the company. The company is led by Representative Director and Chairman Moriyasu Chujo, who inherited the business debt-free from his predecessor. Toyobody remains a private company and continues to serve diverse customer needs in the commercial vehicle sector.

Toyobody was founded in January 1952 in Mitaka, Tokyo, where it began manufacturing truck bodies. In April 1963, the business was reorganized into a stock company, Toyobody, Inc. The company moved its headquarters to Musashimurayama, Tokyo, in August 1972. In June 1973, it started production of bodies for light-duty trucks. A major milestone came in April 1987 when Toyobody began manufacturing the world's first aircraft tire-changing vehicle. In August 1991, it added soft wing vehicles to its lineup, followed by aluminum flatbeds in December 1992 and hard wing vehicles in July 1998. In March 2001, the company started producing bottle cars and construction vehicles for gas and electrical contractors. In September 2016, it entered the aluminum van market. Throughout its history, Toyobody has focused on flatbed bodies, achieving a top-class share in the medium-duty segment and the No. 1 order rate among domestic top manufacturers. The company also gained recognition for building a specialized investigation command vehicle for the 2016 film "64: Part I / Part II." Under the leadership of Chairman Moriyasu Chujo, who inherited the business debt-free, Toyobody continues to operate as a private company dedicated to meeting diverse customer needs in the commercial vehicle sector.

• Founded in Mitaka, Tokyo; begins manufacturing truck bodies.

• Reorganized into a stock company, Toyobody, Inc.

• Headquarters moved to Musashimurayama, Tokyo.

• Started production of light-duty truck bodies.

• Started manufacturing the world's first aircraft tire-changing vehicle.

• Started manufacturing soft wing vehicles.

• Started manufacturing aluminum flatbeds.

• Started manufacturing hard wing vehicles.

• Started manufacturing bottle cars and construction vehicles for gas and electrical contractors.

• Started manufacturing aluminum vans.

Specialist manufacturer of truck bodies with a focus on flatbeds, bottle cars, and custom specialized vehicles; emphasizes lightweight design and environmental performance.

• SSDV (Bottle Car / Vending Car)

  Aluminum body, lightweight and durable, highly recyclable; designed for beverage delivery.

• SSDV (Construction Vehicle)

  Based on vending car, customized interior for construction use.

• Smart Body (4-number)

  Compact, easy side loading/unloading, suitable for narrow roads.

• Aluminum Flatbed

  Lightweight, durable, recyclable aluminum; adjustable gate height.

• Wooden Flatbed

  Versatile model with few constraints on cargo dimensions; can be painted to match cab color.

• Wing Vehicle (Soft/Hard Wing)

  Side-opening for smooth loading/unloading; available in small and medium vans.

• Aircraft Tire-Changing Vehicle

  World's first specialized vehicle for changing aircraft tires up to 200 kg; also transports brakes and tires.

• Aluminum Van

  Protects cargo from rain and direct sunlight; suitable for precision equipment to food transport.

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