Honda Says Thai Plant Back on Line by April

Honda Thailand says it is making progress in restoring facilities and manufacturing equipment at its production plant after completing the drainage of flood water.

The plant, forced to halt production Oct. 4 by the massive flooding that inundated large areas of Thailand, is expected to resume output by the end of March.

The auto maker’s operations in neighboring Asian counties, disrupted by a shortage of parts from Thailand, also are returning to planned production levels.

“The production is expected to be normalized at all production operations by April,” Honda says in a statement.

The auto maker plans new flood-control measures, including working with the Rojana Industrial Park where its plant is located to erect flood banks around the facility.

“Honda will also make requests to Thai governments and the industrial park as needed to prevent the risk of flooding in the future,” the statement says.

“In addition, Honda will address the issues related to its supply chain, which became evident in the face of this disaster, and work together with suppliers to strive to avoid such risks in the future.”