Honda Plant Shutdown Extended to April 7
Honda has announced it will extend its production suspension at all automobile, engine, and transmission plants in the United States and Canada. The Honda plant shutdown was initially planned to take place from March 23 to March 30, with a return date of March 31. Honda has now extended the suspension by five production days, […]
Honda Plants in Ohio and Indiana Earn EPA ENERGY STAR Certification
Today Honda announced that two of its automobile manufacturing plants in Ohio and one in Indiana have earned ENERGY STAR certification from the Environmental Protection Agency. This is the tenth consecutive year that the Ohio-based facilities have received this designation from the EPA, and the fourth straight year that Honda Manufacturing of Indiana has done […]
Powdery Substance Found at Greensburg Honda Plant
Halloween Comes Early for the People of Greensburg, Indiana
Earlier this morning, it was reported that workers at the Greensburg Honda manufacturing plant had come across an unknown “powdery substance,” which was found next to a suspicious note. Production at the plant was halted, authorities were called, and citizens were terrified (although, ’tis the season for that sort of thing, we suppose). No details […]
Honda Plants in Ohio, Indiana Earn ENERGY STAR Certification from EPA
Two of Honda’s Ohio manufacturing plants have earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) ENERGY STAR certification for the eighth year in a row for rising to meet the agency’s strict energy efficiency-performance levels. Additionally, Honda’s Greensburg, Indiana plant earned ENERGY STAR certification for the second consecutive year. “We continually strive to reduce the environmental […]
Honda Marysville Plant Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Honda is a pretty big deal in central Ohio, where its Marysville and East Liberty manufacturing plants are located. Currently, Honda employs more than 15,000 workers in Ohio alone, and more than 25,000 nationwide. When it comes to U.S. manufacturing for Honda, Marysville is where it all began. In 1979, Honda opened its first U.S. […]
Honda Confirms It Will Close UK Plant in 2021
Honda has officially confirmed it will close its factory in Swindon, England, by 2021, resulting in the loss of 3,500 jobs. “It is with a heavy heart that today we confirm the closure of Honda’s factory in Swindon,” said director of Honda UK Jason Smith. “We understand the impact this decision has on our associates, […]
Honda to Shut Down UK Plant as Brexit Looms
Honda has confirmed it will close its plant in Swindon, England, as the country prepares to leave the EU. The automaker had warned UK officials many times that thousands of British jobs could be lost if the UK chose to leave the customs union. The Swindon factory produces approximately 150,000 cars a year and employs […]
Honda Celebrates Building 25 Million Engines at Ohio Plant
Honda associates at the company’s engine plant in Anna, Ohio, are celebrating the construction of its 25 millionth engine since the facility first opened in 1985. The engine plant is Honda’s largest in the world and was opened in 1985. It recently received a $47 million investment to help prepare for the all-new 2018 Honda […]
2018 Honda Odyssey Begins Production at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama Plant
Today, over 1,500 associates at the Honda Manufacturing of Alabama (HMA) plant in Lincoln celebrated the start of mass production of the 2018 Honda Odyssey minivan. The all-new model will launch nationwide this spring, with HMA acting as the exclusive manufacturer of the family-friendly Odyssey, which has been the most popular minivan in America for […]
Honda Manufacturing of Alabama Plant to Receive $85 Million in Upgrades
Today Honda announced a forthcoming $85 million investment in the Honda Manufacturing of Alabama (HMA) plant located in Lincoln, Alabama. In a statement, the Japanese automaker asserted that the money would fund the first of a multi-phase project meant to improve the facility’s vehicle manufacturing flexibility, while also strengthening the logistic efficiency for future models […]
Honda Investing $492 Million in Ontario Manufacturing Plants to Reduce Carbon Footprint
Today Honda of Canada Manufacturing announced a $492 million investment in modernizing its Ontario manufacturing facilities and reducing its carbon footprint over the next three years. This newest commitment brings the total of Honda’s Canadian facilities investments to over $4.7 billion. The carbon reduction initiative is part of Honda’s global goals, and to achieve those aims, […]
Honda Alabama Plant Begins Production of 2017 Ridgeline
Today, over 1,500 associates at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama (HMA) celebrated the beginning of mass production for the 2017 Honda Ridgeline, which will soon hit Honda dealerships nationwide. The facility, located in Lincoln, Alabama, is the exclusive manufacturer of the all-new Ridgeline. “Today we celebrate the dedication of our Alabama team in bringing a very […]
Honda Adding 100 New Jobs and $52 Million to Indiana Plant
Honda announced today that the company is investing $52 million into its Greensburg, Indiana facility and creating 100 new jobs at the plant, in order to support early-2017 production of the CR-V. Honda Manufacturing of Indiana (HMIN) announced back in January that it would begin production of the Honda CR-V beginning next year. HMIN will […]
Honda Engine Plant in Anna, Ohio Celebrates Thirtieth Anniversary
Today, Honda of America Manufacturing’s Anna Engine Plant in Anna, Ohio is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Since opening its doors on July 22, 1985, Honda’s largest automobile engine plant in the world has produced over 20.1 million engines. In that time, the Anna Engine Plant has also expanded from 94 employees to over 2,800. The […]
Two Ohio Honda Manufacturing Plants Earn EPA ENERGY STAR Certification
For the ninth straight year, two Ohio Honda manufacturing plants have been awarded the US Enviornmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) ENERGY STAR certification, which signifies that the plants performed in the top 25 percent of similar facilities in America for energy efficiency. Additionally, the Honda Manufacturing of Indiana plant in Greensburg overcame its “powdery substance” scare […]
Honda Manufacturing Plant in Brazil To Be Completely Powered by Wind
A Honda manufacturing plant in Brazil will be powered entirely by a wind farm located over 600 miles away. The Honda plant, located in Sumare, Sao Paulo, will receive 100% of its energy from nine wind turbines located in the southern municipality of Xangri-la. Clean Technica reports that the plant manufactures Honda Fits and Civics. […]
Honda Wind Turbines at Ohio Plant to Reduce Emissions
In continuing their quest to reduce CO2 emissions, Honda Transmissions Manufacturing of America has announced that it has finalized installation and will commence operation of two wind turbines at the Russells Point, Ohio transmission plant. The Honda wind turbines venture is the product of an agreement with a subsidiary of ConEdison Solutions of Valhalla, New […]
Honda Alabama Plant Celebrates 3 Millionth Honda
After almost 12 years since it opened, Honda Manufacturing of Alabama (HMA) celebrated a production milestone that not many factories get to see after its 3 millionth Honda rolled off the line. The facility, which was opened on November 14, 2001 in Lincoln, Alabama, is the only plant to produce the Odyssey minivan, the Honda […]