Nichirin Co., Ltd.

The Japan Fair Trade Commission on the 3rd found that Nichirin, a manufacturer of automotive hoses, violated the Subcontract Act by requesting improper economic benefits, and issued a recommendation. From September 2024 to July this year, the company had 25 subcontractors store a total of 1,048 molds and fixtures for automotive hoses and connecting parts free of charge, despite having no prospect of placing orders. A standard mold weighs about 80 kilograms, and the storage period extends up to more than 30 years. The commission is demanding payment for storage costs and measures to prevent recurrence.