Japanese motor-maker Nidec says it found hundreds of cases of quality control misconduct
TOKYO (AP) — Scandal-ridden Japanese motor maker Nidec Corp. released Friday the findings of a company investigation that found 844 cases of misconduct related to quality controls spanning the last decade. Chief Executive Mitsuya Kishida bowed deeply at a news…
Japanese motor manufacturer Nidec revealed on Friday the results of an internal investigation into quality control misconduct that spanned a decade. The company disclosed 844 instances of wrongdoing, ranging from altering materials and manufacturing processes without authorization to falsifying product tests and false labeling. Chief Executive Mitsuya Kishida expressed deep regret, apologizing to investors, subsidiaries, clients, and society at large.
Most of the cases stemmed from workers feeling immense pressure to meet targets and striving to deliver quality work. The misconduct dates back to 2012, with the investigation commencing following the emergence of accounting fraud last year. Kishida assured that no safety hazards have been identified as a result of the misconduct, and there will not be any widespread recalls.
Nidec, which employs over 100,000 individuals, produces motors of various sizes for applications such as pumps, air conditioners, robotics, and sensors. The motors also serve as essential components in vehicles, contributing to driving assistance systems and heat management. Founded in 1973 in Kyoto by Shigenobu Nagamori, a billionaire who established a foundation to foster international engineering research and innovation, Nidec now manufactures motors used in diverse industries.
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