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Akari invests in Aster, which plans to boost production at new plant

Nikkei XTECH reported that Akari invested in Aster and that Aster is preparing to increase production at a new plant.

What happened

According to Nikkei XTECH, Aster, which makes its own motors, received an investment from Akari. The article also reported that Aster plans to open a new plant in summer 2027 to meet increased production needs.

Sources

Translated from the Japanese original: /news/asutaa-tou-ga-suujuuoku-en-shusshi-to-nikkei-kurosutekku-hou-35f903. The Japanese version is authoritative if they differ.