Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced that in response to the discovery (disclosed on June 30, 2021) of improper testing of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning systems) for railcars and other products for railcars manufactured at the company’s Nagasaki Works (Togitsu-Cho, Nishisonogi-Gun, Nagasaki Prefecture), it has established an emergency response division led by the company President to investigate the facts surrounding the improper conduct, elucidate the causes and formulate measures for preventing any recurrence, as well as implement reforms in the company’s quality culture.
Accordingly, this new discovery that other product inspections were conducted improperly is cause for great concern and much regret, which is why the company established the emergency response division led by the company President recently. In addition, the company will set up an investigative committee chaired by an external lawyer to liaise with the Board of Directors’ Audit Committee, aiming to incorporate external perspectives into the process of clarifying the current situation. The committee will conduct a company-wide investigation of the facts surrounding the improper conduct.
The emergency response division will receive reports and recommendations from the investigative committee, based on which it will establish and implement reforms in the company’s quality culture. By this coming September, Mitsubishi Electric expects to announce the results of the investigation of the matter of improper testing in its Nagasaki Works together with measures aimed at preventing any recurrence.
