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Created to offer premium quality hobby products to the U.S. market, Tamiya America, Inc. was established in 1989 in Los Angeles, California. In 1992 it relocated to a 14-acre site in Aliso Viejo, California and in 2007 relocated once more to Irvine, California. From here all administrative functions are coordinated; this includes general administration, sales, marketing and customer service.
In addition to technical support for all Tamiya products, Tamiya America offers a variety of customer and dealer support programs including trade shows, public events, R/C car racing activities, and Tamiya Mini 4WD Challenge races.
History of Tamiya America, Inc.
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- Established in Los Angeles, CA, as U.S. fully owned subsidiary of Tamiya, Inc.
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- Grand Opening of 73,742 sq. ft. Aliso Viejo facility and warehouse. Began shipping throughout the U.S.
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- Kicked off new Tamiya Championship Series Racing Program (TCS). Opening of Tamiya America Raceway.
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- First Tamiya/Con model contest. First group of TCS Nationals winners visit Japan and compete in the World Championship.
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- First Tamiya/Con winners visit Japan.
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- Tamiya America, Inc. relocates the executive offices to Irvine, CA(07/23/07) and warehouse to Carson, Ca.