Honda recognizes Keihin for Herculean effort to provide new fuel injection port

By Jim Mayfield
Staff Writer
First Posted: March 14, 2013 - 8:37 pm
Last Updated: March 14, 2013 - 8:55 pm

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Job well done: Mark Ballenger, head of quality engineering, admires the award plaque from Honda. (Tom Russo/Daily Reporter)

Team effort: Keihin management credited its hourly team members for working around the clock, if necessary, to produce the key engine component for Honda. (Tom Russo/Daily Reporter)

GREENFIELD — Keihin Indiana Manufacturing in Greenfield received special recognition from Honda of America Manufacturing Thursday for the plant’s efforts in supplying the carmaker’s direct port injection system for its 2013 model year.

Honda presented KIM with its “Challenging Spirit” award after Keihin met its production schedule for the component despite a short time frame, steep learning curve and supply-side challenges, officials said.

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