Honda celebrated the milestone of 1 millionth production units since the Company started local assembly in 2003 in its manufacturing plant in Pegoh, Melaka, with a ceremony marking the rollout of the the All-New Civic.
“It has been 20 years since Honda Malaysia’s establishment in the country. We have evolved and recorded significant achievements since then. In March 2021, we achieved the 1 millionth sale unit milestone with all Malaysians. Just one year later, I am now celebrating another significant milestone with all of you – the 1 millionth production unit; which is the All-New Civic. With all Honda associates’ and suppliers’ dedication, Challenging Spirit and working ‘Together As One’, we are able to achieve this remarkable 1 million production unit milestone,” Honda Malaysia Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Madoka Chujo said.
Honda’s Pegoh Plant was built in January 2003, occupied on an area of 46,543.00 square meters, with a production capacity of 50,000 cars annually. The first Honda model that rolled out from the No.1 Line was the 2nd Generation CR-V.
The car manufacturer rolled out the Jazz Hybrid model in the No.2 Line in October 2013, which sits on a 49,190.50 square-meter land. The No.2 Line had its official opening ceremony in January 2014 and the expansion further increased the total production capacity of the Pegoh Plant to 100,000 units per year, for local assemble of seven models to cater to the growing customer needs. The seven models are the City, All-New City Hatchback, All-New Civic, Accord, BR-V, HR-V and CR-V. To top it off, the manufacturing plant can produce multiple models at the same time with its flexible production capability.
The company has invested in a range of state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies in the Pegoh Plant that are on par with the Honda plants in Japan. One of the approaches undertaken by Honda Malaysia is the application of advanced manufacturing in the plant such as the Laser Brazing technology that creates a smooth and clean roofline for a sleeker exterior appearance. On top of that, the Inner Frame Welding technology is used to enhance the car’s body rigidity while the Spray Polyurethane Foam reduces noise and vibration for Honda models.
