The Japan Food Machinery Manufacturers Association (JFMA) was established in 1948 and received recognition as a corporation in March of 1967. JFMA is the sole representative in the world of Japanese food machinery makers as a general organization. At present JFMA has about 170 member companies. As a public service corporation, we have made the most of our abilities. While we have kept an eye on any and every new theme that has come up in the world of food processing, we have positively been developing to focus on the expansion and the growth of all food business areas. We are proud of what we have accomplished here in Japan and in the world with our food processing machinery,which excels in the use of technological expertise and production skills.