Honda inaugurates new plant in Karnataka

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) inaugurated its third manufacturing plant in India. Located at Narsapura Area in the Kolar district of Karnataka, Honda has made a significant Rs 1,350 crore investment for this new plant.

Spread across 96 acres at the Narsapura Industrial Area, situated 52 kms from Bangalore, the new plant employs approximately 4500 associates. Starting operations from June 2013, the plant has a manufacturing capacity of 12 lakh units in Phase 1. An additional increase of 600,000 units in Phase 2 will shoot the total capacity to 18 lakh by the end of 2013-14.

As a “Green Factory” concept, Honda is successful in meeting over 30% of its annual water demand by internal rain water harvesting system. This is also Honda’s most environmentally responsible plant which has Zero Liquid discharge.

In addition to water saving system, Honda has employed more advanced machining automation, high speed transfer line, robotic welding and painting of frame parts to making this manufacturing facility a benchmark in the 2 wheeler industry.

Speaking on the occasion Yoshiyuki Matsumoto Managing Officer, Honda Motor Co. and Representative of Development, Purchasing & Manufacturing, Asia Oceania Region said, “There is no doubt that India is one of the most important markets for Honda’s overall business. Today we establish a new milestone with the inauguration of our 3^rd manufacturing facility in India in the state of Karnataka. Out of the total 4500 new positions at this facility, nearly 90% are being offered to the local youth.”