Nissan supplier bankruptcy likely to trigger consolidation across sector

Nissan supplier bankruptcy likely to trigger consolidation across sector Nissan supplier bankruptcy likely to trigger consolidation across sector

TOKYO — Cutbacks at car manufacturer Nissan Motor and the bankruptcy of a key supplier could help trigger a wave of consolidations across Japan’s auto parts industry, according to a credit rating specialist.

Kenji Goto of Tokyo Shoko Research said the plight of Japan’s Marelli Holdings, which filed for bankruptcy protection on Wednesday, could prompt a bout of restructuring by parts manufacturers.