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RIO – Honda announced on Friday the temporary stoppage of motorcycle production at the Manaus industrial complex in Amazonas. According to a statement, the decision was made due to the impacts of covid-19 in the supply chain and the worsening of the pandemic in the state.
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According to the automaker, the production line will be suspended from January 25 to February 3. “The resumption is scheduled for February 4, provided the necessary conditions are met,” he said in a note.
During the period, employees of the administrative and productive sectors will take collective vacations, with a minimum contingent to carry out essential activities.
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Wanted, Honda Motos claimed to have about 7 thousand employees, of which 5.5 thousand were directly linked to production. The company did not specify the number of the contingent that will continue to operate during the strike period.
The automaker’s decision comes at a time when industries have faced a shortage of inputs. The sudden interruption of the production chain by the pandemic makes importing difficult and increases costs.
In addition to the shortage of raw materials, which is increasing pressure on prices and logistics costs, the automaker saw its operations suffer from the increase in Covid-19.
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Crisis in Manaus
Honda is not the first automaker to halt production due to the oxygen crisis in Manaus. According to Miriam Leitão’s column on Globo, other industries in the Manaus Free Zone have interrupted their activities so that oxygen is used for health.
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The sector often uses the input for welding and cutting in the air conditioning industry and two wheels.
“Honda has contributed to various actions to combat the pandemic. Recently, as an emergency, the company donated 454 oxygen cylinders to the state of Amazonas and will continue working on refilling and refilling them. The network of concessionaires throughout the country joined in this mobilization to expand the volume made available to the local health system. In addition, Honda donated 20,000 face protection masks, ”the company said in a note.
