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We’re Leading the Charge in Power Sports Technology

South Carolina Manufacturing is the global home of Honda side-by-side (SxS) vehicles, including the Honda Pioneer series and Talon sports models. Honda began production of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) here in 1998, Honda's second power sports production facility in America. The plant began production of the Pioneer line of side-by-sides in June 2013. To enable SCM to further expand SxS production to meet growing customer demand, in 2023, ATV production was transferred to North Carolina Manufacturing.

Timeline

1990s

Honda breaks ground on a $30 million, 200,000-square-foot all-terrain vehicle plant just off Interstate 95.

HSC began production of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) in July 1998 with a workforce of approximately 200 associates.

1990s

2000s

Honda breaks ground for a new $20 million engine manufacturing operation to support its existing ATV plant in Timmonsville.

Honda adds a 1.4-mile test track for the purpose of adding real-world testing scenarios to its production.

Honda produces their 1 millionth all terrain vehicle (ATV) since the plant began operation July 1, 1998.

Honda SCM dedicates a new, $11 million plant for the assembly of Honda AquaTrax personal watercraft (PWC).

In June of 2004, Honda added an aluminum wheel manufacturing division on site, churning out 1,000 wheels per day.

Associates celebrate ATV Line 2 mass production startup.

July 1 marked the 10-year anniversary since Honda moved into its Timmonsville plant. The company celebrated the occasion with associate gifts, a team meal and an event open to the community.

SCM achieves W.A.I.T. (Wildlife and Industry Together) certification by implementing several wildlife projects on the property. Some of those projects have included installing a Carolina Fence and Butterfly Garden, installing bird feeders and houses, setting up food plots and stocking an onsite pond with fish.

2000s

2010s

Honda South Carolina Mfg. associates celebrate producing 2 millionth ATV engines.

Honda South Carolina Mfg. associates celebrate producing 2.5 million all-terrain vehicles since 1998.

Honda marks 15 years in Florence County with an associate celebrate and special guest S.C. Governor Nikki Haley.

Associates begin mass production of Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicles with the introduction of the Honda Pioneer 700. The new SxS production line embodies a $27 million investment and 65 new jobs.

Associates celebrate mass production of the Honda Pioneer 1000 Side-by-Side with South Carolina Lt. Governor Henry McMaster. The Pioneer 1000 joins the Pioneer 700 and 500 as the flagship model for the product line built in Timmonsville.

Honda associates and guests celebrate 20 years of production at Honda South Carolina Mfg. in Timmonsville. The celebration also marked completion of a $45 million expansion project.

Associates celebrates the start of mass production of the all-new Talon sport side-by-side. Honda S.C. Maufacturing is the exclusive global production source for Honda Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicles.

2010s

2020s

S.C. Mfg. associates celebrate producing their 300,000th side-by-side vehicle.

S.C. Mfg. associates begin mass production of the Honda Pioneer 1000-6X Deluxe Crew Side-by-Side vehicle featuring a full-size, six-person cab.

Honda celebrates 25 years of production in South Carolina with a week-long associate celebration and contributions to local community organizations.

The Honda Talon is named the “Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina” by the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance.

2020s

Quick Facts


  • Location Timmonsville, South Carolina

  • Established July 1998

  • Facility Size 844,600 square feet
  • Associates 1,000 associates

  • Annual Production Capacity 100,000 Side x Sides

  • Capital Investment $450 million

South Carolina Manufacturing

Honda has been producing powersports products in South Carolina for over 25 years and is one of 12 major Honda production facilities in the U.S. The Timmonsville facility is the world’s exclusive production facility for Honda side-by-side vehicles, including the Pioneer and Talon.

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