Dyson terminates Malaysian supplier over labor concerns
High-tech home appliance maker Dyson Ltd cut ties with supplier ATA IMS Bhd following an audit of the Malaysian company’s labor practices and allegations by a whistle-blower, it said yesterday. ATA, which is already being investigated by the US over forced labor allegations, confirmed Dyson terminated its contracts and that it has been in talks with its customer over the audit findings. ATA makes parts for Dyson’s vacuum cleaners and air purifiers. ATA said that Dyson accounts for almost 80 percent of its revenue. The termination is also a significant blow for Malaysia, a major electronics...
Source: taipeitimes.com