About JECTEC
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General Background
JECTEC was established in 1991 as a co-operative testing and research organization of the electric wire and cable industry. It was the realization of a plan conceived by the industrial society of wire and cable in Japan, and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) with objectives of promoting higher technology for the safety and reliability of wire and cable, and responding to new technological issues related to resources and the environment.
JECTEC has been active in the field of research and development, while expanding its activity in evaluation, conformity assessment, and information services concerning electric wires and cables.
A notable change in recent activities is the remarkable extension of its conformity assessment testing work. JECTEC is gradually evolving into a qualified inspection body from an R&D laboratory.
JECTEC continues to enhance the technology and quality of wires and cables as a third party testing institution and a certification body.
JECTEC has been active in the field of research and development, while expanding its activity in evaluation, conformity assessment, and information services concerning electric wires and cables.
A notable change in recent activities is the remarkable extension of its conformity assessment testing work. JECTEC is gradually evolving into a qualified inspection body from an R&D laboratory.
JECTEC continues to enhance the technology and quality of wires and cables as a third party testing institution and a certification body.
Outline
| Name of Organization | Japan Electric Cable Technology Center (JECTEC) |
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| Address | 1-4-4, Shinmiyakoda, Hamana-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka, 431-2103 Japan |
| Establishment | February 8,1991 |
| Competent Authorities | Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry |
| Scope of Operations | Surveys, research, development, testing, inspection, certification, etc. on electric wires and cables |
History
| 1991 | Chartered by MITI (February) Joint research project by six major electric wire companies: “development of a recovery system for electric wire and cable coating materials that coverts them into oil and powder” (AIST subsidy project lasting for 5 years) |
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| 1992 | New building completed in the current site (Hamamatsu City), Moving of the office (May) |
| 1993 | Overseas training program started (Bangkok, Thailand) |
| 1994 | CSA verification test started (Certification body: CSA) |
| 1995 | Joint research project with NEDO: Development of fuel conversion for wire and cable covering materials (for 2 years) |
| 2000 | CENELEC Standards verification test started (Certification body: TUV) |
| 2001 | Registration as an inspection body for specified electrical products (electric wires) based on the Electrical Appliances and Material Safety Act |
| 2002 | Accreditation as ISO/IEC17025 testing laboratory for testing the fire and heat resistance of electric wires |
| 2004 | Registration as a certification body with regard to the fire and heat resistance of electric wires based on the Fire Service Act |
| 2005 | Registration as a JNLA test operator based on the Industrial Standardization Act |
| 2006 | Registration as a JIS mark certification body based on the Industrial Standardization Act |
| 2008 | Receipt of Japan Copper Development Association Award for “activities aimed at reducing CO2 emissions based on optimizing the conductor sizes of electric wires and cables” Receipt of Encouragement Prize at 2008 Eco-Efficiency Awards for “activities to spread and promote environmental efficiency in the area of electric wires” |
| 2010 | Receipt of IWCS Best Poster Paper Award for “multi-client research related to the recycling of electric wire coating materials” |
| 2011 | The 20th anniversary of JECTEC’s founding (February) Transition to general incorporated association based on approval from the Cabinet Office (April) |
| 2013 | Accreditation as ISO/IEC17025 testing laboratory in relation to various types of combustion tests Conclusion of contract with JAB regarding ILAC-MRA test center, in relation to testing the fire and heat resistance of electric wires and testing the fireproofing of railway vehicles |
| 2015 | Approval by CERTIFER of France to perform tests according to EN45545-2 related to the fire protection of railway vehicles |
| 2018 | Cable Fire Performance Certification (JECTEC Certification) started. |