Nissan Motor Company (7201 T) said today that it has begun “engagement” with key stakeholders after the July 15 announcement that Nissan will cease vehicle production at the Oppama plant at the end of the Japanese fiscal year 2027. Nissan plans to transfer vehicle production from the Oppama Plant to Nissan Motor Kyushu. (read Ken Zino of AutoInformed.com on: Nissan to Close Oppama Plant!)*
“We recognize that this transition affects not only our employees, but also our partners and wider stakeholders who have supported the Oppama Plant for decades. That’s why we’ve begun immediate engagement with local government leaders, suppliers, and labor representatives. Our goal is to ensure that every step of this process is guided by transparency, respect, and collaboration. We are committed to listening, supporting, and working together to shape a responsible and sustainable path forward,” said Ivan Espinosa, chief executive officer of Nissan Motor.
“A supplier briefing was held today to outline the transition plan and share key information. The company emphasized the importance of supplier collaboration in ensuring a smooth and coordinated production transfer – particularly for models such as Note, Note Aura, and the next-generation Kicks, which will be gradually shifted to Nissan Motor Kyushu,” Nissan said.
“Formal communication with the labor union is scheduled to begin soon. Nissan is committed to providing affected employees with meaningful options and tailored support, ensuring communication remains transparent, timely, and grounded in mutual respect throughout the transition,” Nissan Claimed.
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About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn.
He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe.
Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
Oppama Plant Closing – Nissan Starts Talking with Stakeholders
Nissan Motor Company (7201 T) said today that it has begun “engagement” with key stakeholders after the July 15 announcement that Nissan will cease vehicle production at the Oppama plant at the end of the Japanese fiscal year 2027. Nissan plans to transfer vehicle production from the Oppama Plant to Nissan Motor Kyushu. (read Ken Zino of AutoInformed.com on: Nissan to Close Oppama Plant!)*
“We recognize that this transition affects not only our employees, but also our partners and wider stakeholders who have supported the Oppama Plant for decades. That’s why we’ve begun immediate engagement with local government leaders, suppliers, and labor representatives. Our goal is to ensure that every step of this process is guided by transparency, respect, and collaboration. We are committed to listening, supporting, and working together to shape a responsible and sustainable path forward,” said Ivan Espinosa, chief executive officer of Nissan Motor.
“A supplier briefing was held today to outline the transition plan and share key information. The company emphasized the importance of supplier collaboration in ensuring a smooth and coordinated production transfer – particularly for models such as Note, Note Aura, and the next-generation Kicks, which will be gradually shifted to Nissan Motor Kyushu,” Nissan said.
“Formal communication with the labor union is scheduled to begin soon. Nissan is committed to providing affected employees with meaningful options and tailored support, ensuring communication remains transparent, timely, and grounded in mutual respect throughout the transition,” Nissan Claimed.
*AutoInformed on
,
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.