Recession leads to copy machine graveyard

With barely space to move in this warehouse packed with used copy machines in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, OA Land, an office equipment leasing company, recently placed a cap on buying used office equipment. The company acquired as much as 70 percent more used items in recent months than usual as the number of companies going bankrupt or cutting back has risen amid the current global financial crisis. (IHT/Asahi: December 24,2008)