COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Honda plant in Timmonsville that makes all-terrain vehicles has decided to close for a week due to concern over the coronavirus.
In an email, Honda of South Carolina Mfg. (HSC) said it will adjust production of all-terrain and side-by-side vehicles at its plant in Timmonsville due to an anticipated decline in market demand caused by the economic impact of the COVID19 pandemic.
The plant will suspend production for seven days beginning Thursday, March 26, with plans to return to production on Monday, April 6. During this time, Honda of South Carolina Mfg., Inc. will continue full pay its 1,000 associates.
As the market impact of the fast-changing COVID-19 situation evolves, Honda says it will continue to evaluate conditions and make additional adjustments as necessary.
Approximately 29,400 Honda production associates in North America are affected by the temporary suspension of production of automobiles, powersports products and power equipment.
In addition, Honda says it 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.