Japanese

1.	Japan Environmental Facilities Manufacturers Association (JEFMA) was established in 1962 as an association consisting of leading manufacturers who undertake design, manufacture and construction of environmental facilities including waste treatment plants and pollution control equipment, with the objectives of (1) improving the level of technology of its members through mutual exchange of research information, (2) supplying local municipalities with environmental facilities having improved quality and reliability, and (3) conservation of the living environment.
2.	Since its establishment, JEFMA has been actively at work for more than 40 years. During this period, Japan has achieved high economic growth with quantitative and qualitative changes in the lives of people as well as in its industrial structure through the development of science and technology. As a detriment, however, people have been adversely affected by the increase of waste on a vast scale, as well as encountering more difficulty in securing facilities for the treatment and disposal of waste.
3.	Under the circumstances, the Government has reached the conclusion that pursuit of achieving proper management of waste and conversion of the socioeconomic structure from mass production, mass consumption and mass disposal to a resources recycling type society is absolutely mandatory. The Government is putting new policies on waste management into practice as manifest in the repeal and enactment of respective laws in order of priority to (1) reduce, (2) reuse, (3) recycle, including heat and energy recovery (known as the “3R”), and (4) provide for adequate treatment and disposal of waste.
4.	Members of JEFMA have received and are constructing about 90 per cent of orders and are enjoying excellent evaluation for high reliability and quality. Each of the Members has established a solid position as the top manufacturer in its field of environmental facilities.
5.	JEFMA is conducting investigation and research into waste treatment technology and resources recycling technology with a view for the future. JEFMA is encouraging construction of facilities with an emphasis on proper waste treatment and creation of the comfortable living environment for the local community. Thus, JEFMA emphasizes the promotion of activities for healthy and affluent lives, not only in our own society, but also in the entire world.
6.	The members of JEFMA enjoy an excellent reputation for the quality and reliability of their respective waste treatment facilities, and are committed to further efforts to render improved services. The all members of JEFMA are looking forward to serving you and thanking you for your special attention.