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Honda (NYSE: HMC) said today that it is hosting ~2000 students and teachers from more than 60 schools across ten of its U.S. production facilities in conjunction with National Manufacturing Day (MFG Day). This annual event is a part of the company’s ongoing effort to prepare a “future-ready workforce” for careers in American manufacturing. This year’s MFG Day is today 3 October. However, events are held throughout the month to build awareness about careers.
“With more than 45 years of manufacturing in America, Honda has a proud tradition of celebrating Manufacturing Day when we can open the doors of our production facilities to students and have associates share their passion about careers in manufacturing,” said Meredith Reffey, National Manufacturing Day Workforce Partnerships Leader at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “These events provide a unique opportunity to show students what a career in modern manufacturing truly looks like, making it feel more attainable and appealing.”
MFG Day Activities
Students visiting Honda production facilities learn about manufacturing directly from the associates who build Honda and Acura products. “At every location, students tour Honda manufacturing facilities to learn how technology, automation, and teamwork influence the advanced approach to manufacturing. Students also experience a variety of Honda and Acura products that are produced in the company’s U.S. facilities using domestic and globally made parts.
“Each participating Honda facility is offering exciting, immersive experiences for students that are unique to its location and the products it builds,” Honda said.
- Alabama – Students participate in an engine simulation, bolt tightening challenges and a virtual paint simulator that demonstrates how Honda uses automation to assist in the painting process. Honda associates at the Alabama Auto Plant will explain how they build the Honda Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, in addition to the V-6 engines that power them.
- Georgia – Students can try their hand at securing a bolt and will dabble in automotive design through a LEGO building exercise. Honda associates at the Honda Transmission Plant in Georgia show students how they build automatic transmissions, gears, and components that help power Honda and Acura cars and light trucks.
- Indiana – Students virtually weld parts of a vehicle and test their skills as a race car driver on a racing simulator. Associates at the Honda Indiana Auto Plant will share insights about advanced manufacturing and how this innovative plant builds the Honda Civic Hatchback and CR-V.
- Ohio – Students participate in a “spot-the-defect” game, mimicking the inspection processes that ensure the quality of Honda and Acura vehicles, as well as torque bolt races, and a bolt stacking game, highlighting assembly jobs. Students can also participate in a large pedal tricycle race, highlighting the opportunities available with the Honda of America Racing Team. Associates across Honda manufacturing facilities in Ohio including the Marysville Auto Plant, East Liberty Auto Plant, Anna Engine Plant, and the transmission plant in Russells Point explain to students how they build Honda and Acura products, engines, and the two-motor hybrid-electric system and demonstrate new innovations in technology.
- North Carolina – Students will experience a variety of the products made at North Carolina Manufacturing and participate in a virtual reality activity and model car assembly, demonstrating the teamwork and attention to detail required in building Honda products. Associates at North Carolina Manufacturing explain how they produce Honda FourTrax and TRX series all-terrain vehicle (ATV) models, as well as a variety of outdoor power equipment products. At Honda Aircraft Company, also headquartered in North Carolina, associates show students the unique technology and innovation used in producing the HondaJet Elite II.
- South Carolina – Students can participate in a model car assembly at Honda South Carolina Mfg., as well as a 3D printer activity, highlighting the technology and innovation used at Honda. Associates at the facility show students how they build side-by-side vehicles, as the exclusive global source for the Honda Pioneer and Talon models.
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn.
He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe.
Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
Honda – Happy National Manufacturing Day
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Honda (NYSE: HMC) said today that it is hosting ~2000 students and teachers from more than 60 schools across ten of its U.S. production facilities in conjunction with National Manufacturing Day (MFG Day). This annual event is a part of the company’s ongoing effort to prepare a “future-ready workforce” for careers in American manufacturing. This year’s MFG Day is today 3 October. However, events are held throughout the month to build awareness about careers.
“With more than 45 years of manufacturing in America, Honda has a proud tradition of celebrating Manufacturing Day when we can open the doors of our production facilities to students and have associates share their passion about careers in manufacturing,” said Meredith Reffey, National Manufacturing Day Workforce Partnerships Leader at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “These events provide a unique opportunity to show students what a career in modern manufacturing truly looks like, making it feel more attainable and appealing.”
MFG Day Activities
Students visiting Honda production facilities learn about manufacturing directly from the associates who build Honda and Acura products. “At every location, students tour Honda manufacturing facilities to learn how technology, automation, and teamwork influence the advanced approach to manufacturing. Students also experience a variety of Honda and Acura products that are produced in the company’s U.S. facilities using domestic and globally made parts.
“Each participating Honda facility is offering exciting, immersive experiences for students that are unique to its location and the products it builds,” Honda said.
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.