Trip aims to support more than 1,500 local full-time jobs
Submitted by City of Noblesville
Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen is leading an international economic partnership trip with a city delegation to Japan to visit SMC Corporation and Toyota Automated Logistics (TAL) from May 5 to 12.
The delegation will consist of the following:
- Mayor Chris Jensen
- Mike Davis, Common Council President
- Aaron Smith, Common Council
- Sarah Reed, Community Development Director
- Lexie Rock, Communications Director
- Andrew Murray, Economic Development Director
- Ali Krupski, City Engineer
Jensen
“Partnerships like the ones we’ve built with SMC Corporation and Toyota Automated logistics don’t happen by accident, they’re the result of trust, consistency, and a shared vision for long-term success,” Mayor Jensen said. “These companies have made significant investments in Noblesville, with $400 million combined, supporting not only facilities, but also our workforce, our people, and our future. Their continued growth here reflects confidence in our community, and we take seriously our role in maintaining and strengthening those relationships. This mission advances Noblesville’s economy and protects existing Hoosier jobs, and we’re proud to support partners who are creating opportunity, driving innovation, and choosing Noblesville as a place to invest and grow. Former Indiana Lt. Governor John Mutz paved the way 40 years ago for Indiana to have meaningful partnerships with Japan, spurring economic development to our state. Through his leadership and political courage, Indiana is number one per capita in the U.S. for Japanese investment.”
Noblesville is home to SMC Corporation and Toyota Automated Logistics.
SMC Corporation of America is a part of a global organization that supports customers in every industrialized country and is the U.S. subsidiary of SMC Corporation based in Tokyo, Japan. SMC is a leader in pneumatic technology, providing industry with technology and products to support automation based on the guiding principle of “contributing to automation labor savings in industry.
SMC is the largest private sector employer in Noblesville, employing more than 950 full-time employees, and investing $200M since its headquarters relocation and facility build in 2009.
As part of Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO), Toyota Automated Logistics (TAL) is a global partner for integrated warehouse automation. Founded in April 2026, it combines the talents of three group companies – Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande’s Warehousing business and viastore – under one brand as an integrated automation hub to deliver scalable systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services.
The city joined TAL and TICO leaders to officially break ground on the manufacturing and corporate headquarters campus in Noblesville in Summer 2024, with the single largest investment in Noblesville of $165 million. The 164-acre campus will feature cutting-edge facilities designed to foster collaboration, enhance operational efficiency, and accommodate future expansion. Toyota brings 400 retained jobs through consolidation and 250 new full-time employees committed with HQ relocation to Noblesville.
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