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Nidec Corp. quality control and leadership crisis

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Japanese motor manufacturer Nidec Corp. has disclosed extensive quality control misconduct spanning approximately a decade. An internal investigation revealed 844 instances of wrongdoing dating back to 2012, including faked product tests, unauthorized changes to manufacturing processes and materials, and false labeling of product origins. Company leadership attributed the misconduct to employees working under intense pressure to meet targets during rapid expansion. While the investigation was initially prompted by suspected accounting fraud at an overseas group company, Nidec stated that no safety issues have been identified and no massive recalls are currently planned. In response, President Mitsuyoshi Kishida has committed to fundamental reforms to prioritize quality and customer needs over internal logic, aiming to address deep-seated organizational culture issues. However, the company continues to face scrutiny as new irregularities emerge following the initial review of management systems. As of late September 2026, Nidec is considering significant executive changes following media reports regarding the potential dismissal of President Kishida. While the company stated no final decisions have been made, facing severe financial and leadership instability. Following reports suggest that the board may have of directors resolved to dismiss him President Kishida during an extraordinary meeting on September 25. Furthermore, 25, Nidec shares plunged over 17% on the company may record Tokyo Stock Exchange. The potential dismissal is reportedly linked to accounting irregularities and a massive anticipated impairment loss of approximately 1 trillion yen for the fiscal year ending March 2026. This While Nidec previously estimated the impairment at 250 billion yen, new reports indicate the figure represents may reach 1 trillion yen, significantly higher than a substantial increase from previous estimates of 250 subsequent 400 billion yen related to automotive business assets. estimate. In an official statement, the company confirmed it is “evaluating executive leadership changes and a large-scale impairment process,” though it maintained that no final decisions have been officially made at this time.

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  1. 2026-09-29 04:36 UTC Nidec Corp. quality control and leadership crisis
  2. 2026-09-28 07:33 UTC Nidec Corp. quality control and leadership crisis
  3. 2026-09-14 22:19 UTC Nidec Corp. quality control misconduct scandal

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