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The departure of large anchor companies has a domino effect on countless satellite firms—small and medium-sized suppliers specializing in precision parts, molds, and packaging. Many owe their entire existence to a single customer, often an anchor corporation. For example, satellite companies supplying Canon or Nissan’s plants are almost entirely dependent on these giants. When the major companies leave, these smaller firms face imminent closure, threatening livelihoods and regional economic stability.