Company Highlights
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1964Mariwasa-Distributors, Inc. is established.1973A joint venture agreement between Honda Motor Co., Ltd. of Japan and Mariwasa-Distributors, Inc. is signed in May, thereby establishing Mariwasa-Honda, Inc.
1976The TM110 model is introduced. The model is aimed at the tricycle market and is an improved version of the S110.1977 The Honda C50 is phased out and replaced
by the C70. The XL100K3 and the XL125K3,
two on and off road motorcycles, are
manufactured.
1979The sporty XL125Z and the powerful TM125 are launched.1980 The XL185SZ, CD70 and TM110S are
introduced.•The Honda Riding Academy, the Philippines' first and only motorcycle riding school, is established. 1981The first XL100SD is produced.• The TMX155, specially designed for the Philippine market and intended for heavy-duty tricycle use, is introduced. 1982The Biomass Seminar is held at the Manila Peninsula Hotel.1983 The company's name is changed from Mariwasa-Honda to Honda-Philippines, Inc. (HPI) in December.• HPI sends a team for the first time to the World Convention in Japan and the NH Circle activities begin. • The XL125S, a new model, is unveiled. 1984The C70DD Econopower is launched.• HPI reaches a milestone with a cumulative production output of 100,000 units. 1985The TM110SR is introduced to strengthen HPI's grip on the solo rider market.1986 No. 1 status is achieved in the country by
Honda General Purpose engines.
Honda's market share becomes No.1 in brand new
motorcycles. Free service check-up for all owners of
motorcycles and power products is provided with the launching
of Handog Pasasalamat.
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• The local assembly of TM/TMX engines starts. 1992 Mr. Nobuhiko Kawamoto,
President and Chief Executive
Officer of Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
visits HPI.• HPI introduces assembled Gen Set models HPG2200/3300/5500. 1993The new GX340 marine model is launched.• Fork Bottom Bridge for scooters and CG models are exported to Japan. • HPI celebrates its 20th Anniversary. 1994HPI Manufacturing Plant reaches another milestone with a cumulative output of 200,000 units.• The 4th New Honda Circle Asia-Oceania Bloc Convention is held with the theme "Shared Vision, New Horizon." HPI, Honda Cars and Honda Engines jointly host the convention. 1995The Board leadership is turned over to Amb. Benjamin Sanvictores by Amb. Jose S. Laurel, III.• Directors' Meeting of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is co-hosted by HPI. 1996 The Power Products Dealers Convention
features the launch of the GXMega Agri. • C100 Dream is launched. 1997Groundbreaking for Cebu and Davao depots is held. Honda achieves No. 1 position in Motorcycle industry.• The UMK431, a Micro 4-cycle engine brushcutter and the new XLR200 motorcycle are launched. 1998HPI's Authorized Capital Stock is increased from P192M to P700M, with paid-up capital of P641.6M
2000The Wave 110 motorcycle is launched.2001The GL 125C and GL 125HA motorcycles are introduced. HPI captures the No. 1 position in the motorcycle industry.
2002HPI maintains the No. 1 slot. The ANF 125 and NF 100 motorcycles are introduced. The XRM Dual Sports is launched in January.• New EP Generators are introduced. 2003The TMX 125 is launched in January. • The company celebrates 30 years of progressive partnership with the Filipino people. 2004The XRM 110 has reached its 100,000 unit sales as of September 30 from the date it was introduced in January 2002.  • Re-launch of the following motorcycle models (supported with AHO safety feature): Wave 125S; XRM 110; XR200. • Introduction of Automatic Headlight On (AHO) safety feature. • HPI reaches its highest sales record of 21,000 units for the month of July. 2005 Honda reaches 1 millionth
motorcycle production, February 10, 2005. • Groundbreaking Ceremony  at Batangas Plant, February 28, 2005.
Soft Blessing of the New Plant, April 17, 2006 |
