Honda is making a $3 billion bet on Ohio’s manufacturing future, announcing plans Monday for a new automotive assembly plant between Marysville and East Liberty. The investment is expected to create more than 2,000 jobs and strengthen Ohio’s extensive automotive supply chain.

The new plant is expected to begin production in 2029, with annual capacity for 240,000 vehicles and flexibility to manufacture hybrid, gasoline-powered and electric vehicles. Honda cited Ohio’s skilled workforce, established supplier network and nearby research and development operations as key factors in its decision to expand.

“Today’s news is a major win for the Ohio economy. The economic multiplier for an automotive assembly plant will ripple through Ohio’s unrivaled auto supply chain and beyond,” said Ryan Augsburger, president of the Ohio Manufacturers’ Association (OMA). “It will be important for Ohio’s elected leaders to continue to address structural costs and burdens to protect manufacturing investment like we are witnessing today.”

The announcement comes less than a week after Ohio elected a new governor, giving the incoming administration a clear reminder of what’s at stake. Ohio’s ability to attract the next multibillion-dollar manufacturing investment will depend on developing a skilled workforce, keeping electricity affordable and providing the regulatory predictability companies need to build and expand. 11/9/2026