Nidec Drive Technology opens press machine assembly plant in Ritto, Japan

Nidec Drive Technology opened a press machine assembly plant in Ritto, Shiga Prefecture, with an investment of about 3 billion yen. The plant has an annual capacity of 120 units, double the previous capacity, and produces presses from 8 to 330 tons.

“地政学リスクの高まりでプレス能力330トンクラスの機械を日本で造ってほしいという要望があった。”nikkei.com

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• nikkei.comニデック系、滋賀県栗東市にプレス機工場開設 圧力330トンにも対応 - 日本経済新聞Nikkei Inc.Apr 15, 2026
• nidecpa.comNidec Drive Technology Opens New Press Machine Assembly Factory - Nidec Press & AutomationHanson DeveloperApr 15, 2026

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