Japan's Omron to cut 2,000 jobs globally on slow China automation ops

Electronics maker eyes Europe and U.S. to diversify customer base

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With the factory automation equipment business struggling in China, Omron plans its first major workforce reduction since 2002. (Photo by Yuji Ohira)

YUJI OHIRA and HIROTAKA TAMAOKA, Nikkei staff writers

KYOTO, Japan -- Japanese electronics maker Omron is slashing 2,000 jobs at home and overseas, the company said Monday, as its struggling factory automation equipment business in China drives the first major workforce reduction since 2002.

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