Used Toshiba Equipment Sold by Meadoworks

Toshiba Machine traces its origins to 1938, when the machine tool division of Shibaura Engineering Works was separately incorporated as Shibaura Machine Tool Co., Ltd. — Japan's first large-scale machine tool manufacturer. The company produced its first injection molding machine in 1956 and, after merging with its parent, became Toshiba Machine Co., Ltd. in the early 1960s. It entered the North American market in 1974 and steadily grew into one of the most recognized injection molding press brands on the continent. In April 2020 the company rebranded globally as Shibaura Machine, returning to its Shibaura heritage, though the Toshiba Machine name remains the identifier for the large installed base of presses already in the field.

The injection molding lineup that defined Toshiba Machine in North America centers on two major families. The ISG series — including the ISGS and ISGT variants — are horizontal hydraulic toggle-clamp machines covering a wide range of tonnages and shot sizes, with the GS designation covering medium to large frames and the GT designation reserved for the largest wide-platen configurations. The EC series represents Toshiba's all-electric platform, with servo motors driving all machine axes to eliminate hydraulic oil entirely; the EC110 and related models in the EC line deliver the fast cycle times and clean operating environment that precision molders demand. Both families have been offered with successive generations of the Injectvisor control system, from the V10 through the V21 and beyond, giving operators a consistent and well-documented interface across machine vintages.

Toshiba injection molding machines serve a broad cross-section of plastics processing industries. Automotive parts manufacturers rely on the ISG hydraulic series for large structural and trim components, while the EC all-electric machines are favored in medical device manufacturing, electronics, and optical component production where cleanroom compatibility and tight process control are non-negotiable. The packaging sector benefits from the machines' fast dry-cycle times and repeatable clamping force, and consumer goods molders across a wide range of part sizes have long specified Toshiba presses for high-volume production.

Used Toshiba injection molding machines hold their value and attract strong buyer interest for several reasons. The machines are built to Japanese quality standards with heavy-duty frames and precision-ground components that continue to perform reliably well into their second and third decades of service. The Injectvisor control platform is well documented and widely understood by process technicians, reducing retraining costs. Parts availability for the ISG and EC series remains good through Shibaura Machine's North American service network as well as independent suppliers, and the all-electric EC machines offer energy consumption significantly lower than comparable hydraulic presses — a meaningful operating cost advantage that carries over to used equipment buyers.

Meadoworks is your trusted source for used Toshiba equipment. As third-generation industrial equipment dealers and AMEA-certified appraisers with over 50 years of experience, we offer quality-inspected Toshiba machines at competitive prices. Most of our Toshiba inventory sells before we can list it online — call 800-323-0307 for equipment not yet listed.

Every machine includes detailed specifications and high-resolution photos, and inspection visits are available for most equipment. We ship worldwide with experienced rigging partners and offer financing for qualified buyers. Have Toshiba equipment to sell? Get a free valuation or contact our team.