Aaron Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130222/AUTO0104/302220404/1121/auto01/Honda-Motor-s-North-American-corporate-unit-shifting-to-Ohio Honda Motor Co., Japan's first automaker to build cars in the U.S., is consolidating corporate operations for North America in Ohio and also setting up a new unit there to provide regional support services. Honda North America Inc., now based in Torrance, Calif., moves to Marysville, Ohio, from April 1, the company said Friday in an emailed statement. About 50 employees, including senior executives from Torrance, will relocate to Marysville as a result, said Jeffrey Smith, a spokesman for the Tokyo-based carmaker. Torrance will remain Honda's U.S. sales and marketing base. "These organizational changes will improve the speed of decision-making and the efficiency of our business operations," Tetsuo Iwamura, Honda's executive vice president and chief operating officer for North America, said in a statement. Iwamura will split his time among Marysville, Torrance and Tokyo, Smith said. Honda, Japan's third-largest automaker, counts North America as its biggest global market and largest source of profit and sales. The company's Marysville factory was the first Japanese auto-assembly plant in the U.S., beginning auto production in 1982. Honda has set a goal of becoming a net exporter of cars and trucks from North America as production operations in the region grow. The company is also creating Honda North America Services LLC in Marysville to coordinate support functions for Honda's individual companies in the region. The changes won't result in additional employment at this time, Smith said. From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130222/AUTO0104/302220404#ixzz2LeTzM91L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Maybe they'll bring back the motorcycle plant as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrodh Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Awesome news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbs3000 Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Aww no new jobs.... yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Aww no new jobs.... yet. Yea I would rather expect that to be automatic. We'll see. I'm having dinner w/ a Honda friend tomorrow maybe I'll ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson1647545504 Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 California == expensive Ohio == cheap Making a move == people won't move, fewer salaries people don't move == Ohio jobs #ohiowinning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitamincj Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 I hope they have new jobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripleskate Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 That would suck to have to relocate from California to Ohio. Oh well, more breathing room for me when I move there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noobiemcnooberson. Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Wow that's a pretty big step on Hondas part. Kinda makes sense though. Surprised we hadn't heard that on the dealership level but I guess it wouldn't really effect day to day operations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 That would suck to have to relocate from California to Ohio. Oh well, more breathing room for me when I move there. Please hurry up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GilbWs6 Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Honda Marysville just had a party when this news broke. Nothing like being HQ's home dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88lx5oh Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Heard this Friday at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Borgen Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Honda Marysville just had a party when this news broke. Nothing like being HQ's home dealer. I wouldn't be surprised Honda R&D's current SVP will be the SVP of Honda North America.... I'm pretty stoked to see what happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versluis Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 found out about this work. things could be great for us if it works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidBaustert Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 They created a "new" company. HNAS will oversee all MFG operations of HNA. Seems to me they're taking money from one pocket and putting in another. I asked the question "Who owns us now then?" at our coordinators meeting and no one had an answer for me?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 That would suck to have to relocate from California to Ohio. Oh well, more breathing room for me when I move there. Not really, other than vacation Cali sucks donkey IMO. Unless you are making seven figures no thanks, even then plan on getting bent over.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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