Any smooth-running business can be devastated by fire, typhoon or earthquake, especially in Japan.
Faced with soot-covered or drenched electronic equipment in their factories, company managers probably think they have no choice but to shell out for replacements.
But in many cases it's both quicker and cheaper to fix the machinery, according to Belfor Japan Co., which provides disaster restoration services specializing in repairing buildings, electronic equipment, documents and semiconductors.