GREENSBURG — Honda has announced that it will extend the production suspension previously announced for all of its automobile, engine and transmission plants in the U.S. and Canada, including the plant in Greensburg.
Honda’s original production suspension was from March 23 through March 30, with a planned return date of March 31. With this extension of five production days, operations will resume on April 7, officials said in a news release.
This extension is in response to the continued steep decline in market demand across the automotive industry due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy, resulting in the inability of consumers in many markets to purchase new vehicles, Honda officials said.
During this time, Honda officials said they will continue to provide opportunities for associates to be paid including providing full pay for some non-production days and pulling ahead vacation for others. Honda will utilize this time to continue deep cleaning of its production facilities and common areas to further protect associates upon their return to the plants.
