Company investing $45 million to create 250 new jobs
COLUMBIA, SC – Honda of South Carolina Manufacturing, Inc., a company that specializes in the manufacturing of world-class all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and side-by-side (SxS) vehicles, is expanding its Florence County manufacturing facility. The company is investing $45 million in the project, resulting in the creation of 250 new jobs over the next few years.
Honda’s Timmonsville plant is one of the company’s 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. Honda of South Carolina is the sole production facility for Honda ATVs and Side x Sides in the region, and associates there have produced more than 3 million products since it opened its doors in 1998.
In August 2015, Honda announced a $42 million investment, facilitating the addition of two new product lines – the Pioneer 1000 and Pioneer 1000-5. This latest $45 million project will allow the company to grow its facility by approximately 115,000 square-feet in order to meet increased customer demand for side-by-side production.
Anticipated to be complete in the fourth quarter of 2019, this expansion is also expected to generate 250 new jobs. Hiring for those positions has begun and will continue throughout the next several years. Those interested in joining the Honda of South Carolina team should visit the company’s job postings page online. For more information on the company, visit www.hondaofsouthcarolina.com.
The Coordinating Council for Economic Development has approved job development credits related to the project.
QUOTES
“Our Associates are very proud of the ATV and SxS products we make at Honda of South Carolina. This investment and plant expansion reaffirms our commitment to our customers, the State of South Carolina, and our local communities.” –Honda of South Carolina President Gary Mabrey
“Honda has been a fantastic partner for nearly two decades. This $45 million investment, which means 250 jobs for our people, is another huge win for Team South Carolina.” –Gov. Nikki Haley
“World-class manufacturing firms continue to thrive in South Carolina, bringing new jobs to all corners of our state. Today, we congratulate Honda of South Carolina on this latest expansion and look forward to the company’s continued success in Florence County.” –Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt
“This $45 million expansion announcement is outstanding news for Florence County and the state of South Carolina. We applaud Honda of South Carolina for their continued product line and workforce growth - both boldly underline that Florence County is at the forefront of economic growth. Congratulations Honda of South Carolina.” –President Pro Tempore of the SC Senate and North Eastern Strategic Alliance Executive Committee Chairman Hugh K. Leatherman, Sr.
“Honda is a valued corporate citizen and customer of the Port, using our Charleston facilities for both import and export goods. SCPA congratulates them on the expansion of their business and looks forward to serving their growing cargo needs.” –SC Ports Authority President and CEO Jim Newsome
“Congratulations to Honda of South Carolina for their most recent expansion announcement. This investment is a testament to Florence County's economic vitality and strong workforce” –Florence County Council Chairman Roger Poston
“Honda of South Carolina's expansion announcement is great news. Quality, associates, and customer satisfaction is what Honda is all about. We congratulate everyone involved and look forward to Honda's continued success in Florence County.” –Florence County Economic Development Partnership Chairman Frank J. “Buddy” Brand
FIVE FAST FACTS
- Honda of South Carolina Manufacturing, Inc. is expanding its existing Florence County operations by 115,000 square-feet.
- $45 million investment resulting in 250 new jobs.
- Honda South Carolina is the sole production facility for Honda ATVs and Side x Sides in the region, and associates there have produced more than 3 million products since it opened doors in 1998.
- Honda’s Timmonsville operation is one of the company’s 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America.
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Those interested in joining the Honda of South Carolina team should visit the company’s job postings page online.
About Honda of South Carolina Manufacturing, Inc.
Located in Timmonsville, SC, Honda of South Carolina is one of Honda’s 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. The Timmonsville facility is the result of Honda’s commitment to build products close to its customers. Today, Honda of South Carolina is one of Florence County’s largest employers in the industrial/manufacturing category. For more information, visit www.hondaofsouthcarolina.com.