The Japan Carbon Fiber Manufacturers Association (JCMA), currently a committee in 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 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 launch in the 1970's, carbon fibers have been utilized in a wide range of
applications, leveraging their lightweight properties and strength. They have become an
indispensable material in various fields helping to realize a more sustainable society,
including the mobility sector, notably aircraft and automobiles, energy-related applications
that contribute to lower CO2 emission such as
transportation tanks for natural gas and hydrogen, and wind power generation, and for structure
reinforcement in the construction and civil engineering sectors.
To ensure that more
people can use carbon fibers safely and comfortably, JCMA will continue to disseminate
information and promote their use, working towards the sound development of the carbon fiber
industry and helping to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 and the 2050
goal of carbon neutrality set by the Japanese Government.
Your continued understanding and support are greatly appreciated.
Sincerely
July 2025
Tetsuya Ito
Chairman, The Japan Carbon Fiber Manufacturers Association
