About NAPAC

NAPAC stands for Nippon Auto Parts Aftermarket Committee.

NAPAC was founded on November 18th, 2014 through integration of two corporate entities that respectively promote auto aftermarket parts, i.e. ASEA and JAWA.

 Founding Purpose

NAPAC makes efforts to accelerate new member registration among business associations and both corporates and independent business owners in the industry in order to sort out and consolidate various voices and requests in the auto aftermarket goods and parts industry, which can be reflected rightly in its collective lobbying activities to relevant administration bodies.

Business Objective

Conduct various businesses including research and survey required to promote the Japanese general auto parts and aftermarket auto parts with an ultimate objective of contributing to safety and further development of the automobile society.

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Chairman’s greeting

Under Construction.

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Corporate Overview

NIPPON AUTO PARTS AFTERMARKET COMMITTEE
(日本自動車用品・部品アフターマーケット振興会)

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Organization

 Directors of NAPAC

Officers of Business Unit

ASEA Business Unit

 JAWA Business Unit

 (in random order with titles omitted)

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13th Business Report

1. Attended “TOKYO AUTO SALON 2017 with NAPAC” providing relevant member services
   ・Held at Makuhari Messe 13th thru 15th January, 2017  – used by approx. 750 members
2. Attended “Osaka Auto Messe 2017” providing relevant member services (by JAWA Business Unit)
   ・Held at Intex Osaka 13th thru 15 February, 2017  - used by approx. 230 members
3. Organized “New Year NAPAC Meeting” (NAPAC New Year Greeting Exchange Ceremony)
   ・Held at Hotel New Otani Makuhari on 13th January, 2017
   ・Attendees: 151 people from 91 member entities and 101 guests and press…Total 252
4. Publicity on NAPAC’s activities
   ・Notification of quality certification and standard registration cert seals through organizing NAPAC race track meet events and other media such as magazines
5. Promoted “Creative Tokyo and Cool Japan” initiatives
   ・Exposure of the Japanese car customizing culture to the world – continued from the 9th business year
6. Cognitive of "Auto-Parts Day (2nd August)" initiatives
   ・Held an "Auto-Parts Day gift campaign" in cooperation with APARA on 1st thru 31th August, 2017
7. Market survey and sales performance research by the both business unit
8. Participated in campaigns to chase away illegally modifies cars
   ・In annual campaigns held in June, distributed posters and leaflets to let the concept of the movement universally known
9. Took part in “Traffic Safety Fair” sponsored by (General Foundation) Automobile Business Association of Japan
   ・Participated in the event as a member of the association
10. Participated in periodical meetings of Automotive Aftermarket Action League (AAAL) to support their actions.
    ・As a trustee entity of AAAL that consists of 7 corporate groups in the industry, organized periodical meetings and extra opinion exchange and explanatory sessions as needed in conjunction with other entities. Held existing four committees (compliance,sporting,Car wash Day and consider the overseas study tour) and proactively supported each activity. Planned "Detroit / Las Vegas with SEMA" tour in October last year and Planned "ESSEN Motor Show" tour in December in the same year in which 23 and 14 people participated respectively where they could see trade shows, factories and other facilities. They also had opportunities to exchange opinions and information with other industry entities overseas to share their respective knowledge.
11. Member recruitment
12. Information exchange with relevant regulators and entities
    ・The secretariat acted as a window to visit and communicate with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and (Independent administrative body of) National Agency of Vehicle Inspection for information gathering and opinion exchanges.
13. Facilitation of communication among members, friendship fostering, and information exchange
    ・General meeting, New Year Gathering, NAPAC track meet events, and overseas inspection tours such as SEMA-related ones.
14. Took other actions deemed necessary by NAPAC
    ・These activities have been conducted through close deliberations at the board of trustees and the planning and publicity committee – expenses have been all born by NAPAC with a few exceptions.

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1st Business Plan（General incorporated association）

1. General incorporated association NAPAC's activity promotion
2. Opinion exchanges with relevant regulators and entities
3. Cognitive of "Auto-Parts Day (2nd August)" initiatives
4. Promotion of “Creative Tokyo / Cool Japan” initiatives
   ・Expose the Japanese car customization culture to the world while making efforts to have the administrative, regulatory entities and uses alike recognize that those customizations are legal and socially acceptable.
5. Cognitive of "NAPAC DAY (7th,8th and 9th of every month )" initiatives with 1st Business Plan 3 and 4
6. Participate in campaigns to chase away illegally modifies cars
7. Take part in “Traffic Safety Fair” sponsored by (General incorporated association) Automobile Business Association of Japan
8. Organize periodical meetings at Automotive Aftermarket Action League (AAAL - consists of 7 corporate groups in the industry) while also taking active roles by AAAL's four committees (compliance, sporting, car washing day and and consider the overseas study tour).
   Plan and organize tours to inspect SEMA show, and study tours in Europe.
9. Hold three times a year NAPAC race track meet events as a “user thanks gathering”
   ・The one in fall is to be jointly held with Automotive Aftermarket Action League (AAAL)
10. Cognitive of NAPAC's Activities initiatives as a “NAPAC DAY (7th,8th and 9th of every month)” to the members
11. Organize “New Year NAPAC Meeting” (NAPAC New Year Greeting Exchange Ceremony)
12. Exhibit at “TOKYO AUTO SALON 2018” and Osaka Auto Messe 2018” while operating NAPAC’s joint sports pats booths along with provision of relevant member services.
13. Arrange a publicity booth to promote Super Taikyu (Endurance) Race and Japan Rally Championship for NAPAC members
14. Estimate the market size and generate relevant data (ASEA Business Unit)
15. Recruit members
16. Take other actions deemed necessary by NAPAC (General incorporated association)

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 History