Honda Swindon Plant

Honda of the uk manufacturing ltd.
Honda swindon plant. Japanese carmaker confirms plans to shut its only factory in uk. Honda of the uk manufacturing ltd. Hum operates manufacturing plants at a site in swindon england which include casting engine assembly pressing welding painting and car assembly activities. The japanese company builds 160000 honda civics a year in swindon its only car factory in the.
Informally hum is a united kingdom based manufacturing subsidiary of the multinational automotive company honda. Hondas hmc decision to close its swindon plant is a body blow of betrayal and threatens 15000 jobs in the uk says union unite. Hondas swindon plant closure could lead to 7000 job losses this article is more than 3 months old. An announcement by the company today said it has not changed its mind to vacate the south marston works in two years.
The japanese carmaker first announced plans to shut the plant in. Honda has today confirmed to employees that manufacturing at its swindon plant will cease. Honda has confirmed it will close its swindon factory in 2021 ending any hopes that the jobs of 3500 employees can be saved. The facility which was making preparations to build the next generation civic will be shut down at the.
Industry experts cast doubt on japanese carmakers claim that brexit did not influence move. Japanese car giant honda has said it is determined to leave its swindon plant. Honda to close swindon plant by 2021 with loss of 3500 jobs. We are the global production hub for the 10th generation civic with a new vehicle rolling off the line every 69 seconds.
Earlier this year the japanese carmaker said it would. Honda has confirmed it will close its swindon car plant in 2021 with the loss of about 3500 jobs.