The Japan Carbon Fiber Manufacturers Association (JCMA), currently a committee in the Japan Chemical Fibers Association (JCFA), was established in 1978 as the Japan Carbon Fiber Conference with the aim of contributing to the development of the carbon fiber industry in Japan. After that, the organization was renamed the Japan Carbon Fiber Manufacturers Association (JCMA) in 1988 and merged into the Japan Chemical Fibers Association (JCFA) in 2014. JCMA now continues to conduct activities as a committee in JCFA and actively supports the healthy and sustainable growth of the carbon fiber industry.
Since their commercial debut in the 1970s, carbon fibers have been used extensively across various applications, leveraging their inherent properties of remarkable lightness and formidable strength. These applications span across the aerospace industry, encompassing aircraft, satellites, and rockets, while also extending to the automotive sector which includes Formula 1 racing and luxury cars. Furthermore, the ever-increasing demand for energy solutions to reduce CO2 emissions has further propelled the expansion of carbon fiber adoption in recent years, particularly in wind turbine blades and in natural gas and hydrogen tanks employed in automobiles.
In order for more people to safely and comfortably use carbon fiber, JCMA continues addressing the sound development of carbon fiber industry through the dissemination activities and the promotion of international standardization etc. and contributes to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) by 2030 and 2050 Carbon-Neutral goal set by Japanese Government.
Your continued understanding and support are greatly appreciated.
Sincerely
July, 2023
Takashi Yoshiyama
Chairman, The Japan Carbon Fiber Manufacturers
Association
