Honda: Impact of The 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake on Production
April 28 2016 - 3:29AM
JCN Newswire (English)
Honda has decided to partially resume operation from May 6 at
its Kumamoto Factory (Ozu-machi, Kikuchi-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture),
which has been halted until April 28 due to The 2016 Kumamoto
Earthquake.
Honda will resume production in stages, depending on the ongoing
circumstances.
Due to severe damage to some part of buildings and equipment at the
Kumamoto Factory, Honda expects recovery to be completed in
mid-August.
Regarding other production facilities, Yachiyo Industry Co., Ltd.,
our subsidiary company producing mini-vehicles for Honda, has
shifted to limited production since April 22, and is planned to be
fully operational in 6 months. Other production facilities are
operating normally.
Honda is fully committed to continue its effort cooperating with
the people of Kumamoto for a rapid recovery.
About Honda
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (TSE:7267/NYSE:HMC/LSE:HNDA) 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
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