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October 15, 2026

East Liberty eyed for new Honda plant

 

From Gazette staff reports

Honda has filed a water quality certification application for a proposed 300-acre manufacturing facility in Liberty Township.

The permit filed with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency this week notes that the facility is expected to employ approximately 3,000 people and produce hybrid Honda and Acura vehicles.

“Honda proposes to construct a new manufacturing facility to maintain vehicle supply in North America to meet the growing demand,” according to the documents. “The proposed facility will be approximately 300 acres and manufacture hybrid Honda and Acura vehicles. It will be located between the existing East Liberty and Marysville production facilities and…

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