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Japan Technical Cooperation Week Returns to U.S.

4 December 2000

Japan Technical Cooperation Week Returns to U.S.: Japan's Automakers And U.S. Tool and Equipment Manufacturers to Meet Next Week in California

  Participants to Review 2001 Vehicle Models Enhancing Service to Customers

    WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 Japanese automakers and major U.S.
automotive tool and equipment manufacturers will meet in Torrance, California
next week to review 2001 vehicle models. They will review new tool and
diagnostic equipment developments in order to provide better service to
American customers.
    This thirteenth annual "Japanese Technical Week," co-sponsored by the
Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) and the Equipment and Tool
Institute (ETI) will feature discussions about the U.S. aftermarket service
and distribution systems.
    The briefing, which will provide insights into emission and safety
regulations, will take place at the Marriott Hotel December 4th through
December 7th.  The audience will hear presentations from JAMA, the Japanese
vehicle manufacturers, ETI, and a representative from the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency. Some 70 participants from 40 ETI members will attend the
meeting.
    "The continued global investment among automobile manufacturers along with
the high tech operation of new vehicles is a challenge to the manufacturers
and those who provide service. American auto owners must feel confident in the
service they receive, whether it is done at a dealership or an independent
garage," Yoshihiro Yano, Deputy General Director, JAMA USA said.
    JAMA member companies participating in the briefings include Fuji Heavy
Industries, Honda, Isuzu, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Suzuki and Toyota.
    These briefings are part of activities stemming from "JAMA Action Plan for
International Cooperation." This is a continuing effort to encourage
interchange and understanding between car-related industries throughout the
world. The last two meetings were held in Japan.