HMA’s contributions to the state economy were in the spotlight, too. The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama announced a study that outlined the company’s $12 billion impact, which represents 5.4 percent of the state’s gross domestic product, along with more than 45,000 jobs at the plant and its suppliers.

“What Honda has done in Alabama is truly remarkable,” said Greg Canfield, Secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce. “The company continues to raise the benchmark on production, efficiency and innovation here at home, while sending out popular, high-quality vehicles and engines to drivers across the U.S. and the world.”

Honda’s achievements in Alabama are due to the commitment and dedication of its workforce, which now numbers more than 4,500, to build the best products for customers, said HMA Senior Vice President Mike Oatridge.

“We are grateful for the support that Honda has experienced with our communities, our local and state leaders and our supplier partners,” he said. “We are pleased that the success of our operations has had such a positive impact to the people – and to the economy – of the state of Alabama.”

Preliminary production numbers for 2019 show HMA built 146,352 Pilot SUVs, 125,497 Odyssey minivans, 50,674 Passport SUVs and 29,185 Ridgeline pickups. Final numbers will be calculated in early 2020.

The Alabama plant is the sole global production source for each of the vehicles in the lineup.