Statement Regarding Production Suspensions at Honda Plants in the U.S. and Canada
As the market impact of the fast-changing
COVID-19 situation evolves, Honda will continue to evaluate conditions and make
adjustments to its production operations in North America as necessary. In
undertaking these production adjustments, Honda is continuing to manage its
business carefully through a measured approach to sales that aligns production
with market demand.
Automobile
Honda has extended the
production suspension previously announced for all of its automobile, engine
and transmission plants in the U.S. and Canada through April 10. Honda began
its automotive production suspension on March 23.
Powersports
Honda of South Carolina Mfg.,
Inc. (HSC), which produces powersports products including ATVs and side-by-side
vehicles, has extended the production suspension through April 10. HSC
originally suspended its production on March 26.
Power Equipment
No updates: Honda Power
Equipment Mfg., Inc. (HPE), which produces a variety of power equipment
products, suspended production beginning Thursday, March 26, with current plans
to return to production on Monday, April 6.
Due to the fast-changing nature of this
situation, we will continue to provide updates on our business impacts and
actions on Hondanews.ca.