[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 14 (Tuesday, February 15, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E141]
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                   TRIBUTE TO HONDA OF SOUTH CAROLINA

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                         HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 15, 2000

  Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring to the attention of 
my colleagues the recent announcement by Honda of South Carolina 
Manufacturing, Inc. (HSC) located in the Sixth Congressional District, 
to expand its current all-terrain vehicle (ATV) plant in Timmonsville, 
South Carolina. On January 21, 2000, HSC broke ground on a new $20 
million engine manufacturing operation. The new expansion will allow 
HSC to produce an engine currently made in Japan and will lead to the 
hiring of an additional 200 associates.
  HSC began ATC production in July 1998. The expansion will increase 
Honda's total investment in HSC to more than $70 million. When the new 
engine operation reaches full capacity in 2001, HSC will have an annual 
production capacity of 150,000 ATV's and engines and will employ 
approximately 625 associates. Construction of the 50,000 square foot 
expansion for engine machining and casting will begin immediately and 
will be completed by late summer. Upon completion, the plant will total 
330,000 square feet.
  Honda's ATV sales in America grew more than 20% in 1999. In addition, 
20% of the products manufactured at HSC are exported to overseas 
markets including Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
  Mr. Speaker, please join with me in saluting Honda of South Carolina 
Manufacturing, Inc. on their newest expansion. The Sixth Congressional 
District and the State of South Carolina are grateful for Honda's 
investment in our State and look forward to a long and prosperous 
business partnership.

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