Tohatsu

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'Tohatsu Corporation' of Tokyo, Japan, was founded in 1932. It manufactures and sells outboard motors, pleasure boats, portable fire pumps, small fire trucks, pumps for construction and drainage, and refrigeration units for transportation.

The company was originally named Takata Motor Research Institute, and manufactured railcars. Research and development of high-speed, portable engine generators and radio-controlled generators began immediately and were brought to production in 1930. During the 1930's and 40's, Tohatsu consolidated its product line and moved its corporate office to Tokyo. In 1950, production and sales of motorcycles began. 1955 brought aggressive growth to Tohatsu. Capital increased to 150 million yen, production on a new line of engines started, sales offices were established in Fukuoka, Nagoya, Tokyo, Sendai and Sapporoand. Dealers were set up throughout Japan. 1956 ushered in the production of the first Tohatsu outboards (1.5 hp).^{[citation needed]}