About JEPSA

Background of Establishment of JEPSA

On June 1, 2010 the Japan EPS Association (JEPSA) is established!

The Japan EPS Recycling Association (JEPSRA), which marked its 20th anniversary on May
20, 2010, was reborn as the Japan EPS Association (JEPSA) on June 1, 2010.
JEPSA consolidates its activities of JEPSRA, the Council for EPS Construction Materials,
an organization promoting EPS for the building construction applications, and EPS Industry
Association, an organization of EPS beads makers,respectively.

Outline of JEPSA

Name

: Japan Expanded Polystyrene Association (JEPSA)

Office

: Showa Akihabara Bldg. 6th fl. 2-20 Sakuma-cho, Kanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0025 JAPAN

Foundation

: May 21 , 1991

Main Activities:
1) Dissemination of correct understanding of EPS
2) Promotion of recycling of EPS
3) Enviromental maintenance to create demand of EPS
4) Survey and study of EPS in respect of its environmental,safety and health concerns
5) Collaboration with domestic and overseas organizations
6) Proposal and cooperation about the enforcement of the adoministration measure of relevant ministries and agencies
7) The other businesses that are necessary to achive the purpose of this association

Members (4 companies and 1 organization)

■EPS beads Manufacturers : 4
・ACHILLES Corporation
　22 Daikyo-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0015 JAPAN
　Tel. 03-3341-5111

・KANEKA CORPORATION
　Asahi Shinbun Bldg. 3-2-4 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0005 JAPAN
　Tel. 06-6226-5290

・SEKISUI PLASTICS CO., LTD
　Dojima Kanden Bldg. 2-4-4 Nishitenma, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8565 JAPAN
　Tel. 06-6365-3014

・JSP Corporation
　Shinnisseki Bldg. 3-4-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005 JAPAN
　Tel. 03-6212-6371

■Processors : 128
　The Japan Foam Styrene Industry Association : 128 companies
　Tanaka Bldg. Annex 2-9-6 Kandatamachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0046 JAPAN
　Tel. 03-52971053
( As of October , 2011 )

Organization of JEPSA