Toshiba International Corporation expanded the manufacturing capacity at its Houston factory last year to make hybrid and electric motors for the Ford Fusion hybrid with the goal to eventually produce 10,000 units per month.

Toshiba began the $30 million-plus construction for the factory's expanded capacity in January 2011. The company hired approximately 60 workers for the project and looks to hire another 55 more.

"This means a lot for Toshiba to become part of the movement to reduce emissions to the environment and it means a lot to be part of the high-energy automotive industry," said Don Robinson, HEV plant manager.

Hybrid and electric motors are just one of many things Toshiba produces at the location. Toshiba International Corporation is part of a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, which is comprised of four divisions, three are headquartered in Houston—the Industrial Division, the LED Lighting Division and the Transmission and Distribution Division.

While each division markets its own unique products, all share main ideals: innovative technology, superior quality, unmatched reliability and dedicated customer service.

Combined, these divisions gross over $600 million annually and employ approximately 1,100 people. Many of the products are designed, built and tested under one roof at the 1,000,000-plus-square-foot facility.

The Industrial Division designs adjustable speed drives, motors, motor controls, uninterruptible power systems, LED displays and network and automations system products.

The Transmission & Distribution Systems division supplies solutions for energy transmission and distribution. The products are designed for larger capacity, compact design and eco-friendly solutions.

Toshiba International Corporation, 13131 West Little York Road, Houston, 713-466-1303, www.toshiba.com