Honda to Import Thai-manufactured Water Pump for Sale in Japan
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Honda to Import Thai-manufactured Water Pump for Sale in Japan Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 19, 2003 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced that it will be importing the WB20XT engine-powered water pump manufactured by its power equipment manufacturing center in Thailand, Thai Honda Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Bangkok; President: Kiyoji Takekabu), for sale in Japan. Sales will commence on February 20th at designated Honda power equipment dealers throughout Japan. In November 2002 Thai Honda expanded its general-purpose engine production capacity from 400,000 to 1,000,000 units, with plans to supply general-purpose engines to regions around the world, excluding Japan. Thai Honda has manufactured a total of 567,000* pumps equipped with general-purpose engines since it first started production in 1989, destined mainly for regions in Asia and the Middle East. Export of the WB20XT to Europe began last year and export to North America will follow. *As of end of December 2002. Honda in-house survey. Based on the concept, "Made by Global Honda", Honda selects the optimum locations for procurement and manufacture of products for worldwide distribution. This has resulted in the import and sale on the Japanese market of such power products as generators made in China and India, and lawnmowers manufactured in France. The water pump comes equipped with the GX120 engine, a Honda e-SPEC engine that meets the world's highest standards in environmental performance, including US EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) Phase II regulations. A version of the pump specially built for the home center market will also go on sale in March at designated home centers. Outstanding Features of the WB20XT: -Mechanical decompression delivers light, smooth starting. -The widely acclaimed Honda OHV engine, with a proven track record as a water pump power unit in Japan and around the world, ensures high durability and reliability. -Fuel economy at the top of its class. -The Honda e-SPEC GX120 engine has cleared both US EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) Phase II and CARB (California Air Resources Board) Tier II regulations --- the most stringent in the world. -Low-noise operation. Specifications Model WB20XT Length x Width x Height 455 x 365 x 420 (kg) Dry Weight 21 (kg) Engine Air-cooled 4-stroke, single-cylinder OHV Displacement 118 (cm3) Fuel Automotive-grade unleaded gasoline Fuel Tank Capacity 2.5 L Engine Oil Capacity 0.56 L Ignition System Transistorized magneto Starter Type Recoil Rated Speed 3,550 (rpm) Suction Port Diameter 50 <2> (mm ) Discharge Port Diameter 50 <2> (mm ) Total Head Lift 32 (m) Discharge Capacity 600 (/min) Suction Head Lift 8.0 (m) Continuous Operating Time About 150 (min) About Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. was established in 1948 and is one of today's leading manufacturers of automobiles and the largest manufacturer of motorcycles in the world. The company and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and distribute a wide variety of products, ranging from small general-purpose engines to specialty sports cars and also provides financial services. Honda's manufacturing operations for automobiles, motorcycles, engines and power products are principally conducted in twenty five factories, six of which are located in Japan, five in the United States, two each in Thailand and Brazil and one each in Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, India, Pakistan, the Philippines, Vietnam and Mexico. For further information, please visit the Honda Motor Co., Ltd. home page at: www.honda.co.jp <http://www.honda.co.jp> _____ Feb. 19, 2003, 23:34 (JST) Source: Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. www.honda.co.jp <http://www.honda.co.jp> From the Japan Corporate News Network www.japancorp.net <http://www.japancorp.net> Topic: New Product Sectors: Auto Parts & Equipment © 2003 JCN Newswire. A division of Japan Corporate News Network KK. All rights reserved.