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As reported by Bloomberg, the destruction to the prefecture of Kumamoto in Kyushu earthquake forced company Sony to suspend activities of the local factory for the production of image sensors for digital cameras that is operated here since 2001. The staff was evacuated, and production stopped. According to Sony, the company building was not damaged much, but it is difficult to say when work will resume.
Sony's sensors are now used in many smartphones party, so stop the factory could have a negative impact on the activities of the company's customers. However, experts explain that in the case of Sony may need to quickly move the issue of image sensors from Kumamoto in other regions of the country. The disaster magnitude of 6.5 points on Thursday destroyed the objects of transport and energy infrastructure.