Honda Supplier Expands Operations in Indiana

Aug. 7, 2012

Company will invest $21.78 million to expand its facility including purchasing new manufacturing machinery and information technology equipment.

Adrienne Selko

Indiana Marujun, LLC, a Tier 1 Honda automobile parts supplier, announced on August 6 plans today to expand its operations here, creating up to 50 new jobs by 2015.

Marujun, a subsidiary of Japan-based Marujun Company, LTD, will invest $21.78 million to expand its 127,000 square-foot facility. As part of the project, the company will purchase new manufacturing machinery and information technology equipment.

“This is yet another example of the jobs created as a result of Honda locating in Indiana,” said Governor Mitch Daniels. “With the string of recent automotive announcements, it is no secret that Indiana continues to be a place where motor vehicle companies find the resources they need to drive to success.”

The company currently employs 534 full-time employees in Indiana

Founded in 1999 as an Isuzu supplier, the company manufactures service parts and body parts for Honda, such as CRV and Civic body parts. The company ships to Honda plants across North America, including Honda’s Greensburg, Ind. facility.

About the Author

Adrienne Selko | Senior Editor

Focus: Workforce, Talent

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Bio: Adrienne Selko has written about many topics over the 17 years she has been with the publication and currently focuses on workforce development strategies. Previously Adrienne was in corporate communications at a medical manufacturing company as well as a large regional bank. She is the author of Do I Have to Wear Garlic Around My Neck? which made the Cleveland Plain Dealer's best sellers list. She is also a senior editor at Material Handling & Logistics and EHS Today.

Editorial mission statement: Manufacturing is the enviable position of creating products, processes and policies that solve the world’s problems. When the industry stepped up to manufacture what was necessary to combat the pandemic, it revealed its true nature. My goal is to showcase the sector’s ability to address a broad range of workforce issues including technology, training, diversity & inclusion, with a goal of enticing future generations to join this amazing sector.

Why I find manufacturing interesting: On my first day working for a company that made medical equipment such as MRIs, I toured the plant floor. On every wall was a photo of a person, mostly children. I asked my supervisor why this was the case and he said that the work we do at this company has saved these people’s lives. “We never forget how important our work is and everyone’s contribution to that.” From that moment on I was hooked on manufacturing.

I have talked with many people in this field who have transformed their own career development to assist others. For example, companies are hiring those with disabilities, those previously incarcerated and other talent pools that have been underutilized. I have talked with leaders who have brought out the best in their workforce, as well as employees doing their best work while doing good for the world.