Chairman's Message
- Address at the Press Conference for the Inauguration of the President at the Annual Meeting on May 23, 2024 –
I am Takashi Kayamoto, and I have been appointed Chairman of the Japan Auto Parts Industries Association (JAPIA). It is a great challenge for me to continue the path of my predecessors who have supported the Japanese automobile industry for more than 80 years.
7 Aug 2024・・・☞ read more
What’s New
Special Feature Article
The Frontline of Recruitment and Training of Human Resources at Parts Manufacturers ~Measures to overcome chronic human resource shortages~
Automobile parts manufacturers are busy securing the next generation of technology leaders in the fields of electrification and intelligence. In particular, there is high demand for science and engineering and information technology personnel in other industries, and the competition for recruitment is fierce.
25 Apr 2025・・・☞ read more
Japan Mobility Show Biz Week 2024 Review ~ Business Matching between Parts Manufacturers and Startup Companies
The mobility society is rapidly moving toward the next step, such as automated driving and electrification. With the advent of a new era, automotive parts manufacturers are required to interact with new fields without being bound by existing perceptions.
06 Feb 2025・・・☞ read more
Parts Suppliers taking on the challenge of new technologies
-Responding to the electrification and intelligence of vehicles-
Automobile manufacturers are developing new models based on vehicle electrification and intelligence, while at the same time further promoting carbon neutral (CN) compliance.
29 Oct 2024・・・☞ read more
Accelerating tire innovation
-Electrification and environmental issues are increasingly being addressed-
Tires are the only security component of a vehicle’s components that are in contact with the road surface and have a significant impact on safety and comfort. Rubber pneumatic tires were invented in the late 1800s.
23 Aug 2024・・・☞ read more
Activities of JAPIA
No.19 : Production & Environment Subcommittee, Industrial Chemicals Working Subcommittee
Report:Production & Environment Subcommittee, Industrial Chemicals Working Subcommittee
Collecting and disseminating information on environmental regulations for chemical substances Supporting member companies operating globally
The importance of chemical management in manufacturing is increasing year by year. To ensure the safety of every individual working in the automobile industry and to preserve the global environment, it is essential to properly handle not only the raw materials used in automobile parts but also the various materials used and generated during the production process.
25 Apr 2025・・・☞ read more
No.18 : Motorcycle Parts Committee
Report: Motorcycle Parts Committee
Holding various workshops and forums in cooperation with OEMs and local governments to expand and revitalize the motorcycle market
In November 2021, "Motorcycle Industry Policy Roadmap" was announced as a growth strategy for the motorcycle industry in cooperation with 10 motorcycle-related organizations, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and local governments.
06 Feb 2025・・・☞ read more
No.17 : Circular Economy Task Force
Report: Circular Economy Task Force
Special team responds to EU resource recycling obligations Working hard to collect and analyze information in preparation for the 2031 obligation
A new trend in the automobile business is beginning: the EU's ’Circular Economy (CE) Action Plan 2020/ (Resource Recycling)’ proposes to make the use of recycled materials mandatory in the manufacture of automobile parts.
29 Oct 2024・・・☞ read more
No.16 : RS (Resilience) Sub-Committee
Report: RS Sub-Committee
Specialized Sub-Committee to prepare for various risks, including contingencies Aimed at becoming the person Desk or Hotline for member companies, supports the mitigation of supply chain risks
The spread of COVID-19 four years ago had a major impact on economic activity, and since then, conflicts and divisions between countries show no sign of abating. Production cuts in new vehicles due to a shortage of semiconductors have also caused confusion.
23 Aug 2024・・・☞ read more