Outline of Japan Forging Association

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Outline of Japan Forging Association

Purpose

The purpose of Japan Forging Association (JFA) is to contribute to the economic development of Japan and the national livelihood improvement by means of enhancing the healthy growth of forging-related industries through its activities including employee cultivation on forging, and research and development in relation to forging.

Activities

The activities of JFA to realize above purpose include:

  1. Cultivation of employees on forging
  2. Research and development on forging
  3. Development and making practicable of forging technologies
  4. Popularization of and enlightenment of forging
  5. Collection and supply of information on forging
  6. Making to contact with forging-related organizations at home and abroad
  7. Activities other than above necessary to realize the purpose

Membership

he membership of JFA comprises regular members and supporting members.
The regular members have the right to vote.
The regular members are corporate members and individual members approving of the purpose of JFA, and groups composed of such corporate and/or individual members.
The supporting members are members approving of above activities.

  1. Cultivation of employees on forging
  2. Research and development on forging
  3. Development and making practicable of forging technologies
  4. Popularization of and enlightenment of forging
  5. Collection and supply of information on forging
  6. Making to contact with forging-related organizations at home and abroad
  7. Activities other than above necessary to realize the purpose

History

July
1939:
National Forging Industry Association established after being approved by a commerce and industry minister in accordance with an industrial cooperative society act.
May
1941:
Changed to National Forged Products Industry Association in accordance with a controlled cooperative society act.
June
1944:
Dissolved in accordance with the notice of a war minister and changed to Japan Controlled Cooperative Society for Forged Products Industry.
May
1947:
National Forging Industry Association established.
August
1947:
Dissolved after being designated as an organization to be closed.
October
1947:
Forging Chamber established.
October
1958:
Changed name to Japan Forging Industry Association.
March
1970:
Forging Technology Institute of Japan established.
February
1998:
Japan Forging Industry Association dissolved.
February
1998:
Japan Forging Association established.
June
2002:
Integrated Forging Technology Institute of Japan with JFA.

Detailed Activities

1. Cultivation of Employees on Forging

  1. (1) Opening” Hands-on Kinds of Personnel Development Course”
  2. (2) Opening “Forging Manager Development Course”
  3. (3) Opening “Correspondence Course”
  4. (4) Opening lecture classes for forging technologies

2. Research and Development on Forging

  1. (1) Investigation and analysis of trends in production, and supply and demand
  2. (2) Investigation and analysis of industrial accidents
  3. (3) Investigation of measures for energy saving and industrial wastes
  4. (4) Investigation and reporting in response to governmental requirements

3. Development and Making Practicable of Forging Technologies

  1. (1) Making practicable the project an environment-responsive heating method high in heat efficiency
  2. (2) Helping acquisition of an Environmental Management System certification

4. Popularization And Enlightenment of Forging

  1. (1) Quarterly publication of JFA as a public-relation magazine and bulletin
  2. (2) Distribution of research and development activity reports
  3. (3) Collection of safety mottos / Distribution of safety posters / Holding safety and health meetings

5. Collection and Supply of Information on Forging

  1. (1) Exchange of annual reports with major organizations abroad and distribution of the Japanese translations thereofs
  2. (2) Collection and supply of forging-related information in JFA News as a monthly publications
  3. (3) Distribution of publications

6. Making to Contact with Forging-Related Organizations at Home and Abroad

  1. (1) Response to governmental support, consignment, and aid; and cooperation with the industry, academic circles, and government offices
  2. (2) Reception of delegations from abroad
  3. (3) Participation in International Forging Congresses and ASIAFORGE Meeting