About Us | Gas Alarm Industries Association of Japan

Overview of the Gas Alarm Industries Association of Japan

Name

Gas Alarm Industries Association of Japan

Date established

December 16, 1975

Number of members

18 companies

Objectives

The Industries Association works to promote the spread of gas alarms and related equipment used in homes and restaurants, while at the same time further enhancing their technology. We also aim to work with affiliated government agencies, promote mutual cooperation between the members of our association, and contribute to ensuring the safety of consumers through the growth and development of the gas alarm industry and other related sectors.

Overview of Business Activities

The Industries Association is made up of four committees and subcommittees. These committees are assigned to the following activities.

Business Committee
1. Studies and research on the current state of the market and future trends
2. Development and implementation of measures to promote installation and replacement
3. Partnership and cooperation with organizations
4. Town gas subcomittee
Technology Committee
1. Survey and research about improving quality and production technology
2. Creation of technology standards, plans, and regulations; studies and research on related laws and standards
3. Survey and research concerning the confirmation of performance and enhancement of quality
Public Relations Committee
1. Planning, creation, and distribution of posters and brochures to promote the spread of gas alarms
2. Planning and posting of advertisements in newspaper and magazines and on the radio
Gas Alarm Standardization Committee
Discussion of the formulation of a draft for harmonized standards for liquefied petroleum gas leakage alarms

Organization Chart

Member Companies (in Japanese alphabetical order)

Aichi Tokei Denki Co.,
Aiphone Co., Ltd.
Azbil Kimmon Co., Ltd.
Iwatani Corporation
Nissha FIS Inc.
KATSURA COMPANY, LTD.
New Cosmos Electric Co., Ltd.
NITTAN CO.,LTD
NEMOTO SENSOR ENGINEERING CO., LTD.

Nohmi Bosai Ltd.
Panasonic Corporation
FIGARO ENGINEERING INC.
Fuji Electric Co., Ltd.
HOCHIKI Corporation
Miyakawa Electric Works Ltd.
Yazaki Energy System Corporation
RIKEN KEIKI Co., Ltd.
Ricoh Elemex Corp.
(18 companies)

Policy of the Gas Alarm Industries Association of Japan

We work to achieve zero gas leak and CO poisoning accidents, and conduct a wide range of activities to promote and spread the use of gas alarms.
We work to spread fire, gas, and CO alarms for residential use, and actively support activities to reduce the number of residential fires.
We cooperate with LP gas, town gas, and community gas vendors and their organizations to promote activities for educating people about gas alarms and spreading their use.
We cooperate with consumer organizations to actively promote gas consumer safety initiatives.
We strive to ensure product safety, advance and create technology for gas alarms, and meet the needs of consumers and demands of society.
We work with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Fire and Disaster Management Agency to actively implement measures and initiatives for gas safety and the prevention of residential fires.

Initiatives with Affiliated Organizations

We work with the national government and local governments, consumer groups, fire-fighting organizations, and gas organizations to help spread the use of gas alarms.