BELFOR Restores FANUC GYEONGIN Technical Center and Accelerates Recovery Following Major Fire Incident

About FANUC Korea

FANUC Korea is a subsidiary of FANUC Corporation, one of the world’s leading providers of factory automation solutions, industrial robots, CNC systems and machine tools. Supporting manufacturers across a wide range of industries, FANUC Korea plays a critical role in helping customers improve productivity, precision, and operational efficiency through advanced automation technologies.

The challenge

In April 2025, a fire broke out at the FANUC Gyeongin Technical Center in Korea, causing extensive damage to the factory, showroom and training centre. As a highly specialised environment where production, training and operational activities co-exist, the incident threatened both critical business operations and valuable automation assets.

The fire exposed precision robots, CNC systems and machining equipment to contamination, corrosion, soot, humidity and other damaging residues. With impacts extending across seven floors, the risk of prolonged downtime, operational disruption and costly equipment replacement required a highly specialised recovery strategy capable of restoring both the facility and sensitive equipment simultaneously.

The response

FANUC Korea engaged BELFOR, the global leader in disaster recovery to deliver a comprehensive ONE-STOP restoration solution.

BELFOR Korea mobilised immediately, deploying a structured and technically advanced recovery programme that included:

• Full-scale restoration across all seven floors, including basement and above-ground levels
• Corrosion prevention and humidity control using specialised restoration technologies.
• Precision disassembly, cleaning and restoration of robots and machining systems.
• Off-site recovery of critical components in a controlled workshop environment.
• Structural safety assessments prior to building restoration works.
• Parallel execution of mechanical, electrical, firefighting and communication system restoration to accelerate project completion.
• Final commissioning and performance validation to ensure full operational readiness.

Throughout the project, BELFOR Korea maintained transparent communication through daily and weekly progress updates while operating an on-site coordination office to support rapid decision-making and project execution.

The results

BELFOR Korea successfully restored both the facility and its mission-critical equipment, enabling FANUC Korea to resume operations with confidence.

The project delivered the complete restoration of a complex multi-purpose technical facility, including the successful recovery of high-value industrial robots and precision machining equipment. Through proactive corrosion control and contamination management, BELFOR prevented secondary damage that could have resulted in significant additional losses.

By executing multiple restoration disciplines in parallel, BELFOR accelerated the overall recovery timeline while maintaining strict quality and safety standards. The facility was safely recommissioned with verified operational performance, allowing FANUC Korea to return to normal business operations as quickly as possible.

Customer feedback

“The fire incident significantly impacted our facility and we required a partner who could manage both complex equipment and building restoration. BELFOR Korea demonstrated exceptional expertise, speed and professionalism throughout the entire process. Their structured approach, transparent communication and ability to restore our critical systems helped us resume operations with confidence. We sincerely appreciate their outstanding work and dedication.” — Board Member, FANUC Korea

Conclusion

When fire disrupted the FANUC Gyeongin Technical Center, BELFOR Korea delivered a decisive ONE-STOP recovery solution that restored critical automation systems, precision equipment and the facility itself under a single expert team. Rapid mobilisation, specialised technical expertise and transparent communication enabled FANUC Korea to minimise downtime and accelerate its return to normal operations.

The project’s success was further recognised with a plaque of appreciation from FANUC Korea, reinforcing BELFOR’s reputation as the trusted partner for complex industrial recovery when business continuity is at stake.

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