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Shinko Kogyo builds new 'Innovation Center' plant and office in Soja City

Shinko Kogyo Co., Ltd.Soja, OkayamaPublished
InvestmentNot disclosed
PhaseCompleted
Start—
Completion—

Auto parts maker Shinko Kogyo has constructed a new base called the 'Innovation Center' at its existing Soja City (Okayama Prefecture) site, combining head office functions and a factory. The facility aims to prototype and mass-produce higher value-added drivetrain components, boosting profitability; it also includes an on-site nursery.

Project facts

Owner
Shinko Kogyo Co., Ltd.
Facility
Office/HQ
Sector
Automotive & transport
Location
Soja, Okayama, Japan
Investment
Not disclosed
Announced
Apr 1, 2026

Figures and schedules are as announced by the company or the public body concerned; plans can change. Amounts that were not disclosed are recorded as not disclosed, never estimated.

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