Mr Toyoda Sakichi is nicknamed the "King of Inventors." In 1897, at age 30, he created his first company, Toyoda Automatic Loom Works. He produced the first automatic looms from Japan. He constantly perfecting the machines, making them more efficient and cheaper. Toyoda weaving machines spread throughout the country and reputation come to England, while global center for the textile industry.
Machine 1925
In 1929, Platt Bros. home., The main British manufacturer of automatic weaving machines bought a license for the manufacture and distribution of Toyoda machines for Europe, Canada and India for the price of £ 100,000. Sakach Toyoda continues to develop its industry and, over the years became one of the world leader in the field.
Kiichiro had joined the family business as an engineer for some years. Having seen his father develop his business successfully, he thinks the future and believes that its weaving machines of another generation. At that time, in 1930, another machine deserves a great inter ^ and the automobile. It is still rare to see one in the country but in a national policy, the mayor of the city of Nagoya sees the future in the automotive industry, he would build his city in a small Detroit.
Kiichiro convinces his father and he was given money from the license sold to Pratt Bros. to create an Automobile Department in Toyoda Automatic Loom Works, we are in 1933. He made several trips to USA and Europe for storing a maximum of knowledge in the field of automotive manufacturing. It was then decided to make the first car fully Japanese.
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