Kobe Steel Says It Falsified Data on Some Aluminum, Copper Parts
- Products shipped to more than 200 companies in past year
- Nikkei report said customers included MRJ maker, auto firms
Kobe Steel Says It Falsified Data on Strength, Durability
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Kobe Steel Co. Ltd. said on Sunday that it had falsified data related to strength and durability of some aluminum and copper parts products to make them look as if they met client quality standards.
Japan’s third-biggest steelmaker said the products were delivered to more than 200 companies but did not disclose specific customer names. The Nikkei earlier reported online that products using falsified data were delivered to firms including Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.’s regional jet unit and auto makers.