Governor Brian Kemp’s (R-GA) economic mission to Japan is off to a strong start after the delegation met with seven different companies across the country. Each company has a stake in the State of Georgia and contributes to one or more of the state’s important industries.
Gov. Brian Kemp's delegation met with leaders from Kubota, a company specializing in the production of agricultural equipment.
Georgia is honored to be home to one of Kubota’s primary production facilities in the U.S., benefiting our state as well as this amazing company. Our meeting with them yesterday cemented this collaboration as one that will remain strong for decades to come. pic.twitter.com/NhfqMO6a1O
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) October 28, 2025
The delegation also met with representatives from Mizuno, a company that produces sporting equipment and has sponsored the Atlanta Braves.
We had a successful meeting with Mizuno - Georgia's longstanding business partner since 1982. They have revolutionized the game of golf with their club fitting, sponsored some of our Atlanta Braves, and created unique opportunities for athletes. Excited to keep up this… pic.twitter.com/STdQqkxHuE
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) October 28, 2025
The delegation met with leaders from Yanmar, which specializes in diesel engine technology and produces construction equipment and agricultural machinery.
The fact that so many international companies made their American headquarters in Georgia proves that we are the #1 state for business. Yanmar is one of those companies, and we enjoyed meeting with them yesterday. We are happy to learn how we can continue to support these… pic.twitter.com/UVifcVVvTU
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) October 28, 2025
They also met with the Toyo Tire Group and Yakult, two companies that have recently expanded into Georgia and are currently constructing a new facilities with employment opportunities. The delegation met with the YKK Corporation which is known for its architectural products, plastic hardware, and industrial machinery.
TOTO, a company that specializes in manufacturing restroom fixtures and actually produced all of the restroom fixtures found in the Hartsfield Jackson Airport, also met with the delegation.
TOTO has been manufacturing in Atlanta since 1991, and uses Georgia clay for their toilets. All restroom fixtures at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta airport are TOTO, saving 3.7 million gallons of water per month. We enjoyed meeting with them, and we look forward to their continued… pic.twitter.com/mH3hNFhvY0
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) October 29, 2025
