TOKYO -- Ailing Japanese auto parts supplier Akebono Brake Industry will shut down or sell six factories and eliminate about 3,000 jobs, or 30% of its global staff, under a restructuring plan presented to creditors.
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Akebono Brake to shed 6 plants in US, Europe and Japan
Turnaround plan will cut 3,000 jobs as the company seeks debt forgiveness
Akebono's U.S. operations deteriorated after it failed to secure an order for GM's new model. © Reuters
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