Honda overhauled the Marysville plant over several years one department after another without losing a day of production. During overhaul, Honda replaced old hydraulic welding systems designed for specific models with programmable electronic welding robots that can weld different vehicle body types for better flexibility and higher productivity. Work started in 2002 in advance of the launch of the 2003 Accord.
Honda modernized its Marysville plant by upgrading it department-by-department without interrupting production. During this process, they replaced outdated hydraulic welding systems designed for specific models with modern programmable electronic robots that can weld various vehicle body types, enhancing flexibility and productivity. The upgrades began in 2002 to prepare for the launch of the 2003 Accord.