Feature: Mixed metal inclusions clouding Japan’s scrap export business

摘要

Japan’s reputation for quality, which tooka hammering last year when blue chipcompanies such as Kobe Steel, TorayIndustries, Nissan Motor and MitsubishiMaterials all admitted to falsifying data, isunder threat once more. At risk is not thebrand of one particular company but rather,the standing of an entire industry whoseexports alone last year earned $2.95 billionfor the country’s exchequer.