In January 2005, Tohatsu opened a new state-of-the-art factory in the mountainous area of central Japan - Komagane -  that boasts over 34,000m² of space and has a production capacity of over 200,000 units per year. Tohatsu's new plant uses advanced technology  that is fully automated to produce reliable outboards with award winning reputations.

The outboards are now painted with the "Aquamarine Blue" colour using state-of-the-art machinery. Tohatsu has upgraded the 5-layer painting process to  include an additional clear coat of acrylic resin that provides superior protection for the outboard