Honda Vietnam inaugurates the Second Motorcycle plant
Additional facilities include test course, emission laboratories, welfares for associates, waste water treatment facilities, etc. With total investment capital of USD 65 million, the plant producing mainly scooters and high - class gear models will come into mass production at the end of August. With production capacity of 500,000 units per year in addition to the 1 million units at the first plant, Honda Vietnam's total yearly output reaches 1.5 million units. This is the proof for Honda Vietnam's effort to more satisfy increasing and diversified demand of Vietnamese customers.
"Environmental and human friendliness" key features of second plant.
"Environmental and human friendliness" are the key features of the second plant. The factory has been built depending on the most harmonious and reasonable connection between natural energy resources including: Wind, Light, and Water.
The environment and atmosphere at the second plant will be extremely airy thanks to the use of natural wind and light which considerably reduces heat usually appearing in industrial plants, and provides a comfortable working environment for the associates. Furthermore, taking advantage of these natural resources will bring high economic efficiency and save natural resources such as electricity, by taking advantage of natural light, and water, by reusing rain water for internal facilities. The entire production process will also fully meet the stringent environmental standards of the world and Vietnam. All of these factors are aimed at creating a green environment surrounding the second plant.
Honda Vietnam also applies the most advanced Honda production technologies in order to turn the second plant into one of the most technologically advanced and efficient plants in the world. The plant consists of six sections: Engine assembly section, Finished-motorcycle assembly section, Engine parts machining section, Plastic moulding section, Painting section and Welding section. All sections are equipped with modern machines and equipment for highest quality manufacturing and most environment-friendly products. It will operate in accordance with international quality management system ISO 9001 and environmental management standard ISO 14001.
The second plant reflects to Honda Vietnam's desire in contributing to Vietnamese society and it is their aim to be a company that society wants to exist. There are 1,400 people given job directly and other thousands given job through parts supplier network.
With the second motorcycle plant, Honda Vietnam is determined to build the most advanced and friendly with the environment in Vietnam. Thus, Honda Vietnam will continue to produce and introduce high quality, fuel saving and environmental friendly products for the satisfaction of Vietnamese customers.