Mitsubishi FUSO and Hino have officially merged into new company ARCHION
The name ARCHION embodies the essence of ‘arches’, representing the connection between the companies and their stakeholders, as well as to each other. ‘Eons’ represents the creation of the future of transportation. Headquartered in Tokyo, the brand-new company will start operation in April 2026.
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation, part of the Daimler Truck family, and Hino Motors have announced the name of the holding company, ARCHION, scheduled to commence operations on April 1, 2026. The merge between the two players was announced earlier this year by Daimler Truck, and Toyota Motor Corporation.
According to the official press release, the name ARCHION embodies the essence of ‘arches’, representing the connection between the companies and their stakeholders, as well as to each other. ‘Eons’ represents the creation of the future of transportation, connecting to a better life for the next generation. Together the concepts were reformed into ARCHION.
FUSO and Hino merge into ARCHION
Now, the companies will investigate how to synergize their heavy-, medium-, and light-duty vehicle platforms to enhance product competitiveness, improve cost efficiency, and enable faster product launches. Furthermore, utilizing models from both brands ensures a more comprehensive product portfolio for customers, while maintaining the characteristics of each brand.
In terms of production, by the end of 2028, the five domestic truck production sites will be consolidated into three locations: Kawasaki Plant (Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture), Koga Plant (Koga City, Ibaraki Prefecture), and Nitta Plant (Ota City, Gunma Prefecture). Hino’s Hamura plant will be transferred to Toyota Motor Corporation. Mitsubishi Fuso’s Nakatsu Plant operations will be consolidated at the Kawasaki Plant.
Additionally, by leveraging the technological capital and scale advantages of the Toyota and Daimler Truck network, the ARCHION Group will develop market-leading products across all ZEV segments. In the area of hydrogen in particular, the ARCHION Group will draw on the combined expertise and cooperation of Toyota and Daimler Truck. Building on the synergies outlined above, the two distinct FUSO and HINO brands will enhance each other’s value through healthy competition in the market.
New company management
In terms of management, Satoshi Ogiso, currently CEO of Hino Motors, will be the new CTO of the company, in addition to being designated as an Executive Director. Hetal Laligi, currently Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corporation, has been designated as CFO and Representative Director. Kiyotaka Ise, Outside Director of Sumitomo Riko Company Limited, has been designated as a Non-Executive Director along with Christian Herrmann, Vice President and Head of Corporate Development, Daimler Truck AG. These positions will also take effect from the planned business commencement on April 1, 2026. The company will be headquartered in Tokyo.
