Starting production in 1982, the plant made Honda the first Japanese automaker to produce cars in the United States and is one of five Honda auto plants now operating in the United States.
Twelve different Honda and Acura cars and light trucks are now produced at the company's five auto plants in Ohio, Alabama and Indiana, along with the engines and transmissions that power them, which are produced in Ohio, Alabama and Georgia.
Honda has invested almost US$14 billion in its US facilities that support automotive production including US$3.4 billion in new investment during the past four years to advance Honda's US operations. Honda also buys parts and materials from 624 original equipment manufacturers (OEM).
To celebrate the production milestone, Honda has started an annual scholarship fund for students pursuing educations in the fields of engineering, supply chain and manufacturing at colleges and universities. The initial donation of US$25,000 will be administered through the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. In addition to the financial support, scholarship recipients will be invited to interview for internships and co-op positions at Honda operations.
