Honda marks manufacturing milestone in Canada

Photo courtesy of Honda Canada Inc.

Honda Canada, Markham, Ont., has marked two major milestones this month. On the manufacturing side, the automaker has produced its nine-millionth vehicle at its facilities in Ontario. Honda also boasts that it has sold its five-millionth vehicle in Canada.

The production achievement reflects the cumulative output of Honda’s two auto plants in Ontario and the sales achievement represents cumulative sales of Honda and Acura automotive brands in Canada.

It was back in 1986 that Honda started manufacturing vehicles in Canada at its lone facility. Later, the automaker added a second vehicle production facility, an engine manufacturing plant, and has invested $857 million in new technology and process modernization. Overall, Honda’s investment in Canadian manufacturing facilities has grown to more than $4.2 billion. Since 2013, on average more than 57 percent of Honda Canada vehicles sold in Canada were built in Canada.

The automaker also supports the supply chain by purchasing over $2.1 billion in goods annually from Canadian-based suppliers. Honda’s first vehicle built in Canada was a Honda Accord Sedan. Today, the manufacturer builds Honda cars and light trucks, including the CR-V and the Civic.