LAHORE: The Annual “Honda Atlas Cars (Pakistan) Ltd Vendor Conference, 2017” took place on 20th October at Pearl Continental Hotel Lahore. President/CEO Toichi Ishiyama with the management were present at the event.

Kenichi Matsuo Vice President Production gave the welcome address. He emphasized that HACPL is paying tremendous attention for localization expansion. The recently launched new models of Civic & BR-V are a clear evidence of HACPL sincere commitment to localization.

Topics under discussion at the conference were Current status of localization & future localization strategy, Ongoing Honda Good practices, Environment improvement activities & Honda quality culture implementation.

Toichi Ishiyama (President/CEO of HACPL) gave the closing speech, thanking all vendors for their participation and dedication in achieving over last year’s highest ever production & sales targets. He disclosed plans for vast localization in the near future

The ceremony concluded with handing out of awards by Toichi Ishiyama, Matsuo and Maqsood Ur Rehman Rehmani (VP Administration & HR)and Muhammad Ashraf (Sr. GM Purchasing/Planning). Amongst the accolades distributed to the vendors were Best Quality Achievement Awards, Cost Improvement Awards, Best Parts Delivery, Parts Development Awards, Environment Excellence award.—PR