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Yamaha cutting production in February and March
Yamaha Motor Co. will temporarily suspend operations at its Japanese factories in February and March as a result of the global economic slowdown, the company said in a press release.
Eleven facilities, including those that manufacture motorcycle and ATV parts, will be affected.
Other metric manufacturers, including Honda and Suzuki, also have announced production cutbacks.
Yamaha said it is currently negotiating with its labor union regarding the temporary manufacturing suspension and conditions of employment during the suspension period.
