KYB admits falsifying data for earthquake dampeners

KYB admits falsifying data for earthquake dampers

A Japanese component manufacturer has admitted to falsifying performance data for earthquake shock absorbers installed in nearly 1,000 buildings.

The government has said KYB Corporation supplied dampers meant to protect buildings from the effects of earthquakes that did not meet requirements for 986 housing, office, hospital and government buildings.

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KYB admits falsifying data for earthquake dampers

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