Sources: Honda eyeing U.C. for new $2.5B plant

By Michael Williamson, Richwood Gazette

Honda officials said there has been no decision yet on whether or not a new $2.5-billion facility is coming to the area, but sources indicate the end result could be good news for the local economy.

After a media source in Japan reported plans for a new Honda plant in Ohio to build hybrid vehicles, the Journal-Tribune confirmed through multiple local sources that the company was, in fact, in discussions about locating a new plant in Union County.

The automaker would not confirm the information as of last week.

Chris Abbruzzese, a spokesperson for Honda, offered this statement: “Our commitment to build Honda and Acura products close to …

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