Compendium
Japan Auto Parts Industries Association (JAPIA) was established in August 1969 on the foundations of a predecessor organization created in 1938. Its chief aims are to promote the sound development of the auto parts manufacturing industry and contribute to social and economic welfare.
Today, with their annual turnover in auto parts exceeding 13 trillion yen, JAPIA members are helping to support the automobile industry on a global basis.
Recently JAPIA member manufacturers have placed an urgent priority on a number of issues, including the need for corporate restructuring, that must be satisfactorily addressed in order to ensure the vitality of the industry in the years ahead and its continued contribution to the national economy. On an ongoing basis JAPIA member companies are also responding to challenging social requirements in the areas of vehicle safety and environmental protection, and are doing so increasingly in the context of international cooperation.
High-quality auto parts supplied by JAPIA member companies are making an important contribution to safe and comfortable vehicle operation worldwide.
Organization Profile
Name: Japan Auto Parts Industries Association (JAPIA)
Head office: Jidosha Buhin Kaikan, 5th Floor, 1-16-15 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0074 Japan
Objectives: To promote the sound development of the auto parts manufacturing industry and thus to contribute to social and economic welfare and the promotion of international cooperation.
Activities:
Addressing social issues related to the operations of the auto parts industry, including environmental and safety issues
Researching, compiling and disseminating information pertaining to auto parts manufacturing
Promoting international cooperation and exchanges with counterpart national organizations worldwide
Addressing improvements of technical standards and regulations pertaining to auto parts and promoting international regulations harmonization
Promoting / implementing other activities deemed necessary to achieve JAPIA's objectives
History:
July 1938-Creation of the Union of Japan Auto Parts Industries Association
May 1948-Name of organization changed to Auto Parts Industries Association
August 1969-Japan Auto Parts Industries Association (JAPIA) formally established
Qualifications for membership:
Regular members:
Auto parts manufacturers with manufacturing operations in Japan
Associate members:
Companies engaged in auto parts sales
Companies engaged in the manufacture or sale of materials for auto parts
Companies engaged in the manufacture or sale of equipment/devices designed to improve the quality and performance of auto parts
