Originally posted by Kunzite No, it's not implied but clearly written in the press release
I was talking about Pentax Ricoh Imaging Corporation, by the way, not about Ricoh.
The Mashiko factory was closed some time ago; was there any Japanese subsidiary left? Parts could come from suppliers all over the world.
Actually, it is NOT clearly written in the release. The subsidiaries abroad are clearly listed, anything else is implied. I am referring to the sourcing of SMC coated elements, Ghostless Coating etc. etc. etc. Given they great pains Pentax as well as Hoya to use the AIV, I would expect to see some mention of these things in that list. Furthermore, I know the Mashiko factory isn't on the list.
Edit: Plus, complicated repairs were sent to Japan.
Edit: Edit: To be clear, I am curious about the details on the glass, SMC, Ghostless, SP and Aero Bright Coatings. There may be an arrangement with Hoya.