Dyson dumps Malaysian supplier ATA over labour concerns


An employee shows a Dyson 360 Eye robot vacuum cleaner without its cover during the IFA Electronics show in Berlin. Activist Hall said Dyson’s decision to terminate the relationship would have huge implications for the thousands of workers employed at ATA and Dyson should remediate ATA workers. — Reuters

KUALA LUMPUR: High-tech home appliance maker Dyson Ltd told Reuters it had cut ties with supplier ATA IMS Bhd following an audit of the Malaysian company’s labour practices and allegations by a whistleblower, sending ATA shares plunging.

ATA, which is already being investigated by the United States over forced labour allegations, confirmed Dyson has terminated its contracts and that it has been in talks with its customer over the audit findings.

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