April 2016 93 Ki – 1st Quarter
“Welcome” Tadayuki Oke, President
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Notes off the Cuff ………
Gary Hand, VP
Some thoughts on some current activities……. As you know, we have a change in our company president position, effective April 1. I am very happy and proud to have worked with Koji over the last 10 years at HTM in both DTX project and current role. When I think back over this time period, the significant changes in products and our facility are truly amazing, Thanks to Koji for his help and leadership. I will always appreciate his Honda Passion and Challenging Spirit. and offer him the best towards his future. Mr. Oke, our new President, has some familiarity with Ohio and our operations, as he has previously worked at Anna Engine Plant and has supported HTM during our 4WD start up. Since his arrival at HTM, we have been providing him a lot of information on our current situation and our future plans. I feel he has a true passion to help us continue our path to be the leader in Drivetrain manufacturing. Facility update……continuing from the announcement at our New Year’s meeting, we are now preparing for our next new transmission product, which will be assembled in bay 5 (current location of 4WD Assembly). Therefore, 4WD Assembly lines will move to original assembly room (previous line 1 and current line 2 area) starting with Rear Diff line moving over this Summer shutdown and Front Transfer moving in September. Preparation and several facility renovation activities are currently taking place in this area. Industry update….. With sales results through March, 2016. The seasonal average annual sales rate fell to 16.6 million, a 13-month low. American Honda sales results were +9.4% for the month and +7.1% year to date, as compared to March 2015. For reference, industry is up 3.3% year to date. Accord and Civic remain in the top 10 selling vehicles (Civic #6, Accord #8), whereas CRV, facing tough competition, slipped to #14. Average inventory is above the ideal level ahead of the spring buying season.
Thanks to all associates for your continuous dedication and support of high quality products. Best regards to all !
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Mr. Oke has been with Honda for 35 years. He started his career with Honda at the Sayama Plant in Japan, working in the Equipment Service Group. He has also worked at the Anna Engine Plant and most recently, at the Tochigi Mocha Plant in Japan where he served as the General Manager. Mr. Oke’s first official day at HTM was Friday, April 1, 2016. On that day, he addressed all HTM associates during plant wide associate meetings. During those meetings, he stated, “I know that all associates have worked hard in the past several years to improve your company characteristics. You have also continued to increase your knowledge and experience and have successfully launched new products such as LL-CVT and i-VTM 4WD. Today, HTM is regarded as the most experienced transmission plant in North America.” He continued by saying, “I have been briefed and understand that we have many challenges facing us. My expectation is we will continue to keep improving our company characteristics and use our own know-how to develop and achieve smooth production start-up for new products, 10 AT, Co-Axial Transfer, and HEV Transmission.” In closing, he stated, “I have been told that you are an enthusiastic, resultsdriven team. I have all the confidence in this team and I am looking forward to utilizing the talents of all associates in this team to realize our success. I am looking forward to working with you and leading this HTM team.” Please join me in welcoming Mr. Oke to HTM.
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I would like to say thank you to all associates at HTM that have made my 11 years, here, very successful and enjoyable. Over these 11 years, I have had an opportunity to engage with many associates and I appreciate all of the support you have given to continue to help make HTM a successful company within Honda. As I return to Japan for my new assignment at the Tochigi Plant, I continue to wish success to HTM and all HTM associates. I also ask that you support HTM’s new President, Mr. Tadayuki Oke as much as you have supported me and I challenge all associates to continue to improve HTM and make 2016 the best year ever. Again, thank you for sharing your experiences, for your friendship, and for all your hard work.
Transfer
Diff
Assembly Line 1 Equipment Removed
Utilities Renovated
Transfer
Diff
4WD Relocation Progress Update
Floor Refurbished
To make room for HEV product and provide space for 4WD expansion within existing plant layout, Assembly Line 1 area is being updated and will be ready for Rear Diff to move in over July Shutdown. Transfer lines will be moving to Shaft Line 1 area over Labor day.
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What is Ergo Cup ? The 19th Annual Applied Ergonomic Conference was recently held at the Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Florida. The HTM Assembly team, "Dream Builders“ was accepted and participated in this year’s Ergo cup competition. The team, Dustin Robinson and Brittney McBeth (with Chris Carnes' support) did a great job in presenting their project to the judges and the hundreds of other attendees. Over 800 people registered and attended this year's event. Teams attended from Australia, Romania, Poland, Mexico, Malaysia, Canada, and of course throughout the U.S. Over 70 Ergo Cup teams originally applied with only 30+ teams getting accepted. HTM's team being accepted was a major accomplishment on their own merits. They also competed in the largest category (17 teams) -"Team Driven Workplace Solutions I, with internal run off“.
Overall, Honda was, again, well represented at the competition with teams from ELP; AEP; HMA; HCM (2); HSC and HTM - continuing to send a high safety / ergonomics message throughout.
Honda Ergo Cup Teams – March 2016
TEAM HONDA ELP HMA AEP
Ergo Cup - March 2016 Applied International Ergonomics Conference Orlando, Florida
Pictured: Jerry Cline, Dustin Robinson, Brittney McBeth, & Chris Carnes
Disney Coronado Springs Resort
HTM Ergo Cup 2016 – Dream Builders
Presenting to judges
Ergo Cup - March 2016 Applied International Ergonomics Conference Orlando, Florida The internationally recognized Ergo Cup® competition, sponsored by the Applied Ergonomics Center of North Carolina State University and presented by IIE, provides an exciting opportunity for companies to highlight their successful ergonomic solutions. Any organization that can demonstrate an effective ergonomics solution or education initiative within the last 24 months is eligible to compete. The general theme across all Ergo Cup categories is “innovation”. HTM goal – team competition to recognize and encourage the implementation of innovative ergonomic countermeasure activities and ergonomic program improvement initiatives. Three categories available: • • •
Team Driven (75% associate led) Engineering Driven (75% engineers) Improvement initiative system (training, program, layout, etc.)
Next year's event will be the 20th anniversary of Applied Ergonomic Conference / Ergo Cup and again will be held at Orlando's Disney Coronado Springs Resort (March 27-30, 2017). Look for more information to be issued in the near future!
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Oke and Gary helping to plant the Purpleleaf Plum Tree Purpleleaf Plum Tree (Full size) It is both a flowering tree and an Ornamental tree
Ryan Eberhart, Madeline Szymanski, Chris Keller HTM Facilities/Environmental
Jeff Parish & Charlie Hasegawa HTM Tech Center, Quality
In the Fall of 2015, the Tech Center “Palace Techs” NH Circle worked on a project to improve the landscape surrounding the Tech Center building. Members of the group included: Aaron Shumaker, Brad Davenport, Jim Parker and Brian Mullenhour. The group worked with H&H Maintenance to develop a design plan and once completed, it was presented to management for approval. The plan consisted of removing shrubs, a dying ash tree, adding topsoil, planting new grass, installing a new outside break area, lining the walkway with white stone, and boulders and the design and installation of a new Technical Center sign. The planting of an Earth Day Tree completed the project. Brad Davenport, Aaron Shumaker, Brian Mullenhour, Jim Parker, & Kylie Huber
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if you believe
30 HTM Associates and their spouses participated in the HTM Hero Program in the 92 Ki. Associates volunteered their time to a non profit organization supporting counties throughout Ohio
Do you or your spouse volunteer a minimum of 50 hours to an eligible 501(C) (3) organization? HTM will give that non-profit organization a $250 check per 12 month period, on behalf of you and your spouse for volunteering! What a way to support and help out your community.
“Dollars for Doers” ONE person can make a difference ONE hour can change a lifetime ONE act of kindness can impact a life forever ONE community can touch the world
For questions, please contact Julie Preston at 63900
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HTM is a sponsor of Doors of Encouragement, a fundraiser for the Logan County Cancer Society, which is a United Way Agency. This event provides an opportunity to paint and decorate doors that will be displayed in downtown Bellefontaine starting April 4th. We had 8 entries (22 associates) that entered the contest. The two doors that were chosen, below, were submitted by Mickey Shoffner, Trenton Green, Dan Napier, JB Kirkendall and Greg McElroy and Caty Michael. There was a 3 rd design submitted by Adam Kuhn and Justin Dulebohn chosen to be framed and hung in the hallway corridor. A donation will be made to the Logan County Cancer Society in the winners’ names.
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Tony Newland Hire Date: 6/27/1983 End Date: 3/1/2016
Ashley Heil Hire Date: 3/5/1984 End Date: 3/1/2016
Carol Nicol Hire Date: 10/3/1983 End Date: 3/1/2016
Ken Cooper Hire Date: 10/7/1985 End Date: 4/1/2016
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Mike Albers Hire Date: 5/12/1986 End Date: 3/1/2016
John Wicherson Hire Date: 8/20/1990 End Date: 1/4/2016
Gloria Hilliard Hire Date: 8/2/1990 End Date: 3/1/2016
Harmon Fown Hire Date: 9/10/1990 End Date: 3/1/2016
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Brent Samples Hire Date: 9/16/1993 End Date: 2/1/2016
Elwood Kennel Hire Date: 5/6/1999 End Date: 2/16/2016
Kathy Anderson Hire Date: 2/5/1996 End Date: 3/1/2016
Ron Archie Hire Date: 4/21/2005 End Date: 12/24/2015
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Michael Alltop
David Brokaw
Hire Date: 5/21/2005 End Date: 3/31/2016
Hire Date: 3/30/2006 End Date: 3/31/2016
Jim Hurley Hire Date: 9/4/2007 End Date: 3/1/2016
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New Additions to the Family
2016
Reigan Kinsley Wells Born: 5/7/2015 Weight: 5 lbs 14oz / 19.5” Long Granddaughter of Kim Wells Kim works in Gear/Finish
Jackson Usas Born: 9/25/15 Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz Grandson of Gloria Usas Gloria works in AT
Jacob Thomas Kalmar Born: 1/11/2016 Weight: 8 lb 2 oz/ 20” Long Son of Joe Kalmar Joe works in Gear/Equip. Svc Kailyx James Lockhart Born: 11/1/15 Weight: 4 lbs 2.7 oz/ 17 ¼” Long Grandson of Mary & Tom LaDow Mary works in AT
Emberly Mae Born: 2/1/16 Weight: 7 lbs 6 oz/20 “ Long Granddaughter of Tim & Bobbie Blackford Tim works in Procurement Bobbie works in AT
Calvin James Wagner Born: 10/27/15 Grandson of Brian & Tiffanee Wagner Tiffanee works in AT
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New Additions to the Family
Brody Robert Bickham Born: 3/17/2016 Weight: 7 lbs 12.2 oz/ 19” Long Son of Jacob & Kaysee Bickham Jake works in ATG, 4WD Elise Rose Baker Born: 2/17/2016 Weight: 8lbs 20oz/ 20” Long Granddaughter of Mike & Vicky Spring Mike works in AT, 4WD Vicky works in Procurement/PQ
Skylar Lynn Varner Born: 5/8/2015 Weight: 7 lbs 1.2 oz/ 20” Long Daughter of Jake Varner & Ashley Pitcox Jake works in 4WD Ashley works in Gear
Chandlar Braelyn Buck Born: 9/9/2015 Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz Daughter of Jordy & Brittany Buck Jordy works in AT
Lexon Joseph Moeder Born: 8/24/2015 Weight: 8 lbs 10 ½ oz/ 21” Long Son of Craig & Brooke Moeder Craig works in Purchasing
Tate Walter Braun Born: 11/26/2015 Weight: 5 lbs 8oz/ 19” Long Son of Luke & Katie Braun Luke works in HPDC
Brantley Jacob Herron Born: 3/30/2015 Grandson of Doug Kuhn Doug works in HPDC `
Brooklyn Atchison Born: 3/24/2015 Weight: 9 lbs. 1 oz. / 21“ Long Daughter of LeighAnn and Jason Atchison LeighAnn works in RSG ` Lincoln Robert Neeley Born: 12/2/2015 Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz/ 20 ¼” Long Grandson of Larry Neeley Larry works in AT
Nicole Emmins Born: 1/20/2016 Weight: 6lbs 5 ½ oz/ 18 ½ Long Daughter of Will & Tressa Emmins Will works in AT, #3 Ruby Rose Bergman Born: 2/12/2016 Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz/ 19 ½ Long Daughter of Rick and Abby Bergman Rick works in Facilities
Elijah Henry Schulze Born: 6/22/2015 Weight: 9 lbs 11 oz/ 21 1/4 Long Son of Keith and Kristi Schulze Keith works in 4WD Assy.
New Additions to the Family
Daven Joseph Salley Born: 4/26/2015 Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz/ 21 ¾” long Grandson of Tim and Joan Salley Tim works in Administration
Laila Duty Born:5/23/2015 Weight: 7 lbs 10 oz Daughter of Graham and Emily Duty Graham works in AT
Emorie Danielle Tatman Born: 2/1/2016 Weight: 8 lbs 3 oz/ 20” Long Granddaughter of Becky and Ed McGowen Becky works in Procurement
Everly Christine Drewes Born: 4/14/2015 Weight: 6lbs 12oz /19” Long Granddaughter of Jerry & Marta Cline Jerry works in Administration
Emmett Walter Salsburey Born: 4/12/2015 Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz/ 20” Long Son of Chad and Breanne Salsburey Chad works in AT
Benson Thomas Carnes Born:5/7/2015 Grandson of Cindy Carnes Cindy works in MIS
New Additions to the Family
Silas Austin Fernschild Born: 8/1/2015 Weight: 8 lbs 13 oz/ 21” long Grandson of Adam Parker Adam works in M/S
Eileen Gail Motter Born: 9/15/2015 Weight: 8 lbs 1 oz/ 21” long Daughter of Darin Motter Darin works in ALMC
Addison Mae Vaughters Born: 1/4/2016 Weight: 7 lbs 9 oz/ 22” long Granddaughter of Angela Emberling Angela works in Purch/New Model
Olivia Paige Gast Born: 9/2/2015 Weight: 7 lbs 5 oz/ 19” long Daughter of Ashley & Jarrett Gast Ashley works in AT
John Douglas Albers Born: 2/1/2016 Weight: 8 lbs 9 oz/ 22.5” long Son of Jake & Carrie Jake works in NMC
Clayton David Thornsberry Born: 8/30/2015 Weight: 10 lbs 8 oz/ 21” long Son of Dennis Thornsberry Dennis works in AT
New Additions to the Family
Chloe Anne Grumbling Born: 9/28/2015 Weight: 8 lbs 1 oz/ 20 ¼ ” long Daughter of Rick Grumbling and Caitlin Huffman Caitlin works in AT
Kendall Ryan Josephine Grant - Weight 4 lbs 15 oz. Kason Allen Grant - Weight 4 lbs 4 oz. Kohen Theodore Grant - Weight 5 lbs 13 oz They were born: 4/8/2016 Daughter & Sons of Zach and Lindsey Grant Zach works in ALMC Granddaughter & Grandsons of Retiree Ted & Gaye Webb
Maria Mae Byrd Born: 3/22/2016 Weight: 6 lbs 10 oz/ 20” long Daughter of Alan and Jennifer Byrd Alan works in Purchasing
Tyson Andrew Ranes Born: 11/19/2015 Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz/ 19” long Son of Patrick Ranes Patrick works in AT
Service Annual eye exam (one per calendar year)
Eyeglass frames * * (one pair every other calendar year)
If you use VSP Providers
If you use Non- VSP Providers
Plan pays 100% Plan provides a $175 allowance toward frames *
Plan pays up to $50
Plan pays up to $70 *
20% off amount over your frame allowance Plan pays up to: * >$50 for single vision Eyeglass lenses * * (every calendar year)
Plan pays 100% up to plan limits * >$75 for bifocal >$100 for trifocal >$125 for lenticular
Contact lenses *
Plan pays up to:
Plan pays up to:
(one pair every calendar year in place of eyeglass frames/lenses)
$130 for lenses you use voluntarily for vision correction
>$120 for lenses you use voluntarily for vision correction
Contact lens exam not to exceed $60 copay
* **
A $20 copay will be applied to the purchase of frames, lenses or medically necessary contacts (annually if purchased) Plan benefits pay for basic lenses and frames, if you order non-basic items, you pay any additional cost.
>Maximum includes contact lens exam copay
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The HTM Recreation Committee hosted the HTM Children’s Easter Party that was held March 13th, 2016 at Indian Lake Elementary school. Although the weather did not cooperate for an outdoor Easter egg hunt, we made the best of it by holding the hunt indoors. The egg hunt was held for multiple age groups and each egg had candy and a chance to win prizes such as water guns, pogo sticks, scooters, riding toys, games, etc. Associates and their guests entered the school to a greeting from the Easter Bunny himself and received a chocolate bunny and a complimentary photo. COSI on Wheels was also present to allow children to explore their scientific skills. Super Games set the gym for a carnival atmosphere where children could try their luck at multiple different games to win small prizes such as Yo-Yo’s, temporary tattoos, rubber bouncy balls, etc. There were also bounce houses and inflatable obstacle courses to entertain. Wii interactive games were also a big hit with the kids. In addition to the carnival games, the event had carnival food such as popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones , a variety of cookies, cupcakes and drinks. The event was well received by all who attended and the Recreation Committee thanks you for attending and for all the nice compliments we received for the event.
10/15/15 Brandon Coates – Gear
November 2015
1/11/16 Joshua Frey - ALMC 1/11/16 Logan Lingle – Prod. Ctrl. 1/11/16 Drew Rachek - MQ
11/16/15 Tyler Allen – PED
December 2015 12/7/15 Ronald Boyer II - Gear 12/7/15 Bernadette Coleman – Admin 12/7/15 Harrison Martin - PED 12/7/15 Matthew Purdy - Gear 12/21/15 Daniel Consolazio - Gear
March 2016
January 2016
October 2015
February 2016 2/1/16 2/1/16 2/22/16 2/22/16
3/7/16 3/7/16 3/7/16 3/14/16 3/14/16
Ed Bott – MIS Tom Graham – MIS Ian Zhang – MIS Jordan Butler – PED Tyler Runyan – PED
Brandon Altstadt - AT Shawn Tingler – HPDC Kellen Dunlap – Purch. Wesley Robbins - AT
Upcoming Events 1. May 10 & 11/ June 7 & 8 / July 26 & 27 – HTM blood draws 2. May 18 & 19 – NH Circle Main Event 3. May 30 – Memorial Day 4. July 4 ~ 8 – July Shutdown 5. 1st week of August - Vice President’s Speech 6. August 15 – All HTM associates need to complete their Wellness Points by this date. ( * Remember, associates get 15 pts for blood draws and 10 pts for completing the Simple Steps Health Assessment) 7. September 5 – Labor Day 8. September 10 – Honda Family Festival at King’s Island 9. October 9 – HTM Open House Future HTM Fleet Sale Dates for 2016: June Aug. Oct. Nov.
1 ~ 8 3 ~ 10 5 ~ 12 30 ~ Dec. 7