TOKYO: Two Japanese companies admitted falsifying data on the quality of building materials, raising concerns about the safety of rubber goods and other inputs for ships, trains and buildings.
Toyo Tire & Rubber Co said yesterday an internal probe found the company manipulated testing data for products supplied to 18 customers over 10 years. Separately, Asahi Kasei Corp said its construction materials unit modified data on the installation of foundation piles for condominium construction.
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