Honda Motor Co. has announced a $215 million investment in its Ohio operations, focusing on expanding engine manufacturing capacity and developing new training facilities to strengthen its North American operations.

The investment includes approximately $180 million for improvements and expansion at the company’s engine plant in Anna, Ohio.

The remaining funding will support the construction of two training centres at Honda’s automobile assembly facility in Marysville.

The new facilities will provide specialist training for automotive assembly workers and engineers, alongside additional office space and a heritage centre showcasing Honda’s manufacturing history and achievements in North America.

The investment is expected to create 60 jobs, although 50 of these positions will be transferred from other Honda operations across North America.

The announcement forms part of Honda’s wider commitment to strengthening its US manufacturing footprint.

In May, the company also revealed plans to invest $70 million in a new Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio. The facility is intended to support production of the next-generation Acura NSX sports car.

Honda has continued to expand its North American manufacturing and technology capabilities through strategic investments and partnerships.

Its collaboration with General Motors on fuel-cell technology represents another element of this approach, combining engineering expertise and intellectual property to help reduce development costs.

The latest $215 million commitment reinforces Ohio’s importance within Honda’s global manufacturing network, supporting workforce development, operational efficiency and the company’s longer-term investment strategy in the United States.