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Major companies including Renesas and Toyota halt factory operations after Kumamoto earthquake, impact spreads
Following the Kumamoto earthquake, many companies including Renesas Electronics and Toyota Motor have suspended factory operations. Renesas has halted operations at its Kawashiri and Nishiki plants and is proceeding with cleanroom inspections. Sony Semiconductor Solutions has stopped production at its Kumamoto Technology Center and is assessing damage to buildings and facilities. Toyota Motor will suspend operations at three plants in Fukuoka Prefecture through the night shift on the 31st, and will decide on August 3rd or later resumption on the 31st. Honda has extended the shutdown of its Kumamoto factory through the 31st, while Bridgestone has suffered minor damage to some facilities at its Kumamoto plant and production remains halted. Aeon Kyushu has suspended operations at a total of 17 stores, including four general merchandise stores in Kumamoto Prefecture.
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6723.JP · Supply · Negative Renesas halted operations at its Kawashiri and Nishiki plants for cleanroom inspections after earthquake.
6758.JP · Supply · Negative Sony Semiconductor Solutions stopped production at its Kumamoto Technology Center due to earthquake damage.
7203.JP · Supply · Negative Toyota suspends operations at three plants in Fukuoka Prefecture due to earthquake damage.
7267.JP · Supply · Negative Honda extended shutdown of its Kumamoto factory through the 31st due to earthquake.
5108.JP · Supply · Negative Bridgestone's Kumamoto plant production halted due to minor damage from earthquake.
2653.JP · Supply · Negative Aeon Kyushu suspended operations at 17 stores in Kumamoto Prefecture due to earthquake.