Firm manipulates intensity data for iron materials

Firm manipulates intensity data for iron materials

OSAKA, Japan - Seizo Yokouchi (C), president of Kurimoto Ltd., a major manufacturer of cast iron water and gas pipes, bows in apology during a press conference in Osaka on Nov. 21. Yokouchi admitted that the company had manipulated intensity data for cylindrical iron forms that are used to make hollow spaces inside elevated expressways. (Kyodo)

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