As of March 16, FHI (Fuji Heavy Industires/Subaru) has announced it will continue to keep operations in Japan closed until March 20 pending supplier parts assessment and also to conserve electricity for the country. Contrary to some reports, no completed vehicles were damaged as a result of the disaster and only two body shells suffered any damage. Shipping operations in the Tokyo port were also undamaged. Subaru Indiana Automotive has cut overtime in an attempt to preserve parts supply and is to continue regular production as normal at this time.
In terms of relief funds, FHI (Fuji Heavy Industires/Subaru) will make a financial contribution of 50 million yen ($500,000) to the relief and recovery efforts, and FHI (Fuji Heavy Industires/Subaru) employees have personally contributed another 10 million yen ($100,000). FHI (Fuji Heavy Industires/Subaru) has also donated an additional 50 million yen ($500,000) in Robin engine products of generators, lighting units, as well and construction pumps. Subaru of America will provide matching funds for dealer and business affiliate contributions up to $100,000 and double matching for employee contributions through the Subaru of America Foundation. More details on how to contribute will be provided shortly.
As you may imagine, the scale of the disaster means that full assessment of operation will take several more days to complete. We will provide further updates as we learn more.
