Honda Builds New Automobile Plant in Japan With Annual Production Capacity of 200,000 Units.Tokyo Tokyo (tō`kēō), city (1990 pop. 8,163,573), capital of Japan and of Tokyo prefecture, E central Honshu, at the head of Tokyo Bay. , Japan, May 17, 2006 - (JCN JCN Japan Corporate News JCN Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience JCN Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing JCN Journal of Christian Nursing JCN Job Control Number JCN Journal of Child Neurology JCN joint communications network (US DoD) Newswire) - Honda honda a quick release metal eyelet for the end of a lariat. When the restrained animal is no longer required it is not necessary to slacken off the loop and pull it over the head—a very great advantage when working with wild cattle or unbroken horses. Motor Co., Ltd. announced plans to build a new auto plant in Yorii, Osato county, Saitama prefecture Saitama Prefecture (埼玉県 Saitama-ken . This new plant will begin operation in 2010 with annual production capacity of approximately 200,000 units of engines and finished automobiles. The town of Yorii is located in the northwestern part of Saitama prefecture, approximately 35 kilometers away from Sayama city, where Honda's existing Saitama Factory (Sayama plant) is located. After the new Yorii plant becomes operational, Honda will renovate Sayama Plant to make it the most advanced production operation. Honda plans to begin construction of the new plant in a few years on a lot size of about 800,000 square-meters, with plans to begin operation of the new plant in early 2010. Related investment is expected to be approximately 70 billion yen, with an employment of roughly 2,200 associates at the time of production start. When the new plant becomes operational, Honda's total annual production capacity in Japan will be increased from the current 1.3 million units to 1.5 million units. "Honda will establish a high quality and highly efficient manufacturing system by applying the latest technologies," said Takeo Fukui Takeo Fukui (福井 威夫, Takeo Fukui; November 28, 1944- ) is the president and CEO of Honda Motor Co., Ltd.. He was born in Tokyo, Japan. He graduated from Waseda University with a Bachelor's degree in Applied Chemistry. , president & CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. "The new plant will be responsible for evolving these manufacturing systems to other Honda operations across the world." Reference: Honda's Existing Automobile Production Plants in Japan Saitama Factory (Sayama Plant) in Sayama, Saitama Prefecture Establishment: May, 1964 Size: 461,000 square-meters (m2) Employment: 5,376 associates Annual production capacity: approximately 520,000 units Models produced: Suzuka Factory in Suzuka, Mie Prefecture Suzuka Factory in Suzuka, Mie Prefecture Establishment: April, 1960 Size: 1,128,000 square-meters (m2) Employment: 7,032 associates Annual production capacity: approximately 540,000 units Models produced: Civic, Fit, Airwave, Life, etc. Yachiyo Industry Co., Ltd. Yokkaichi Factory in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture Establishment: August, 1985 (start of consignment production) Size: 17,300 square-meters (m2) Employment: 1,260 associates Annual production capacity: approximately 240,000 units Models produced: Vamos, Zest, Acty, etc. About Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). : 7267)(NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : HMC HMC Harvey Mudd College (Claremont, CA) HMC Harborview Medical Center (Seattle, Washington) HMC Hosted Messaging and Collaboration HMC Hoffman Modulation Contrast )(LSE LSE - Language Sensitive Editor : HNDA.L) is one of the leading manufacturers of automobiles and power products and the largest manufacture of motorcycles in the world. Honda has always sought to provide genuine satisfaction to people worldwide. The result is more than 120 manufacturing facilities in 30 countries worldwide, producing a wide range of products, including motorcycles, ATVs, generators, marine engines, lawn and garden equipment and automobiles that bring the company into contact with over 19 million customers annually. For more information, please visit http://world.honda.com. Source: Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Contact: Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Media Inquiries corporate_pr@hm.honda.co.jp +81-3-5412-1512 Copyright [c] 2006 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. A division of Japan Corporate News Network K.K. |
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