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UK production halted at Toyota plants

15 April 2011
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UK production halted at Toyota plantsDemand planning disruptions caused by the Japanese earthquake and subsequent tsunami have led Toyota to suspend all production of vehicles in the UK.

The carmaker is the third Japanese automotive specialist to take such action after its supply chain was hit by the disaster, with activity being reduced at a number of other plants in Europe.

A lack of parts has led the firm to halt manufacturing at its two UK plants, in Wales and Derbyshire, for the forthcoming Easter and royal wedding holiday period, while output will also be lower in May.

Japan suffered an 8.9-magnitude tremor on March 11th, which caused a devastating tsunami along its north-east coast and a series of number of aftershocks in the following weeks.

As a result, operations management plans have had to be revised by a number of manufacturers and Nissan and Honda have also reduced production at their facilities as a result of part shortages in the wake of the Japanese crisis.ADNFCR-3058-ID-800502023-ADNFCR
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