BELFOR Expands Regional Footprint with Strategic Operations in Malaysia
BELFOR, the world’s leading property restoration and disaster recovery company, is pleased to announce the expansion of its operations in Malaysia. Following the strategic opening of its Penang branch in late 2024, BELFOR has further strengthened its ability to provide 24/7 disaster recovery services across the country, as well as the Southeast Asia region.
This expansion addresses a critical need for rapid, localised response in a region frequently impacted by complex industrial losses and natural disasters. By establishing a local presence in Malaysia, BELFOR is effectively overcoming the logistical hurdles that previously complicated regional recovery efforts.
Strategic Local Presence and Logistical Agility
Reflecting on past regional challenges, Guido Gavio, BELFOR’s Asia Complex Loss Director, noted the importance of local mobilisation to ensure business continuity for clients.
“Our experience during the 2022 Malaysia floods taught us that timing is everything,” recalls Gavio. “During that crisis, COVID-related restrictions and customs delays meant equipment could take six weeks to arrive. By stationing our advanced equipment and international shipping-compliant site-kits in Penang, we are ready for deployment at a moment’s notice, enabling us to respond swiftly to restoration needs anywhere in East or West Malaysia.”
Economic Impact and Loss Mitigation
For the Insurance industry and large-scale Commercial enterprises, BELFOR’s presence serves as a trusted partner for Loss Mitigation and Disaster Restoration. In many cases, new equipment delivery can take 6 to 12 months, leading to unacceptable business interruption costs. BELFOR Malaysia features specialised restoration facilities designed to handle high-value machinery and electronics, often at a fraction of the cost of replacement.
“We are restoration specialists, not just a cleaning service,” Gavio explains. “Whether it is a semiconductor plant or a flooded factory, our goal is to save the machines that the workforce already knows how to operate. We provide an honest path to recovery that often saves Insurers millions of dollars compared to a total loss settlement.”
To learn more about our Malaysian operations, email [email protected]. To request for immediate assistance, please contact our 24/7 emergency hotline +6012 8700 569.
