- Mitsubishi Motors Resumes Mizushima Plant Operations after supplier recovery.
- Production resumes as parts supply disruptions are resolved.
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation resumed operations at its Mizushima Plant in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, on August 5 after temporarily suspending production because of supply chain disruptions triggered by the Kumamoto earthquake. Production at selected lines had been halted from the night shift on July 30 after damage sustained by a key supplier interrupted the procurement of essential vehicle components. The restart follows the restoration of the affected supplier's manufacturing operations, allowing the company to resume normal production activities.
The production suspension was caused by earthquake-related damage at Aisin Kyushu Co Ltd, located in Minami Ward, Kumamoto City. The supplier has now restored its facilities and restarted operations, enabling the flow of components required by the Mizushima Plant. With parts availability returning to normal, Mitsubishi Motors has resumed vehicle manufacturing while maintaining its existing production plans.
Mizushima Plant Vehicle Production Resumes
The Mizushima Plant manufactures several mini vehicle models for the domestic market, including the Delica Mini and eKSpace produced by Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. The facility also builds the Roox mini vehicle and Sakura mini electric vehicle on behalf of Nissan Motor Co Ltd. The restart restores production of these key models following the temporary disruption caused by the earthquake's impact on component supplies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Mitsubishi Motors suspend operations at the Mizushima Plant?
Mitsubishi Motors temporarily suspended selected production lines at its Mizushima Plant after the Kumamoto earthquake damaged supplier Aisin Kyushu Co Ltd, disrupting the supply of essential vehicle parts. The suspension began from the night shift on July 30 while the company waited for parts procurement to stabilize. After the supplier restored its manufacturing operations, component deliveries resumed, allowing Mitsubishi Motors to restart production at the plant on August 5.
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