Japan Paint Manufacturers Association

What Japan Paint Manufacturers Association does

Japan Paint Manufacturers Association (JPMA / 一般社団法人日本塗料工業会) is Japan's national trade association for the paint industry, founded in April 1948 as a voluntary body and incorporated in April 1986 as a General Incorporated Association under Japanese law. It serves approximately 258 members, comprising Regular Members (leading paint manufacturers in Japan) and Supporting Members (paint-related industries), with no parent company, ownership group, or external capital structure. JPMA is a member of Keidanren, the Japan Chemical Industry Association, the International Paint and Printing Ink Council (IPPIC), and the Asian Paint Industry Council (APIC).

JPMA's core products and technology center on industry-standardization assets built around Japanese paint specifications. Its flagship is the Standard Paint Colors (塗料用標準色) reference system, first published in 1954 and currently in its 2024 P-edition with 600 gloss colors and 54 matte colors based on Munsell color notation (色相、明度、彩度). The association operates multiple self-regulatory management programs: organotin-free/cybutryne-free anti-fouling systems under IMO AFS Convention compliance (358 registered systems from 14 companies as of April 2026), solar heat-reflective roof paint performance classifications under JIS K 5603 (18 companies, 37 products, 837 items as of June 2026), formaldehyde emission control, fire-resistant materials certification, antimicrobial/anti-virus paint guidelines, and GHS-compliant SDS/labels. JPMA also publishes annual industry statistics, operates the Environmental Color Competition (GPC, now in its 29th year), and rents meeting facilities at its Tokyo (Toryo Kaikan) and Osaka offices.

JPMA's business model combines membership dues, publication sales, and ancillary services. Standard Paint Colors books retail from 400 yen to 28,930 yen depending on edition and format, with distribution through physical art supply stores (Ito-ya Ginza, Yamamotobunshodo Fukuoka, etc.), Tools Corporation online (tools-shop.jp), and direct mail order for organizations. Meeting room rentals range from 45,000 yen (member rate) to 58,500 yen (general public) per half-day at the Tokyo facility, accommodating up to 180 people. The organization runs on a lean 1-10 employee base, generating revenue through this diversified mix rather than any single commercial product.

Name

Japan Paint Manufacturers Association

Legal name

一般社团法人日本涂料工业会

Website

https://toryo.or.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Japan Paint Manufacturers Association (JPMA) is Japan's national trade association for paint manufacturers, founded 1948. It serves ~258 members with industry-standardized color references, IMO-compliant anti-fouling certifications, and self-regulatory management programs for paint safety and performance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Association Services

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)

SIC

Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Paint, Stain & Finishes Retail (Coatings, Sundries) (CRAIADAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Colors & Color Systems (Natural/Artificial, Caramel Colors) (CRADAOAG)

Keywords

• Paint industry standards
• Color reference systems
• Industry self-regulation
• Anti-fouling certification
• Occupational safety

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

JPMA is a nonprofit trade association that develops and distributes industry-wide paint standards and self-regulatory programs. Its flagship offering is the Standard Paint Colors (塗料用標準色) reference system — a Munsell-coded color sample publication used across all Japanese paint manufacturers — complemented by IMO AFS Convention-compliant anti-fouling certifications, solar heat-reflective paint registrations, formaldehyde emission ratings, publications, seminars, and meeting room facilities.

Product overview

Japan Paint Manufacturers Association (JPMA/日塗工) is a trade association serving Japan's paint industry, not a single product company. Its portfolio includes: (1) the flagship Standard Paint Colors (涂料用標準色) system in pocket and wide editions, offering 600+ colors for color specification across the Japanese paint industry; (2) self-regulatory management programs for specialized paint categories including heat-reflective roof paints (with star ratings), organotin/cybutryne-free anti-fouling ship paints (IMO-compliant), anti-fouling agent risk assessment, and formaldehyde emission control; (3) household/DIY paint guidance including product listings, safety guidelines, and spray paint disposal instructions; (4) English and Japanese publications on paint industry trends, statistics, and occupational safety; (5) color management tools including the DIC Digital Color Guide integration; (6) the Environmental Color Competition (GPC); (7) rental meeting facilities at Tokyo and Osaka offices; and (8) a member-only information portal. JPMA also manages voluntary control systems for fire-resistant materials, lead elimination, and non-Toluene/Xylene paints.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 涂料用标准色 (JPMA Standard Paint Colors): Standard color sample reference book containing 600 gloss colors, issued in P-edition (2024) as the world-leading color reference for the paint industry, first published in 1954.
• Organotin-free/Cybutryne-free AFS-JPMA

Products and services

• Standard Paint Colors Pocket Edition (塗料用標準色 ポケット版) Handy portable color reference book containing 600 gloss colors and 54 matte colors using Munsell color notation codes. Used by paint manufacturers, designers, and trade buyers to specify colors by code number across Japanese paint manufacturers.
• Standard Paint Colors Wide Edition (塗料用標準色 ワイド版) Perforated color reference system containing 600 gloss colors in two volumes with storage case. Each color chip can be torn off for individual color specification. Used by trade professionals in architectural and industrial paint applications.
• JPMA Standard Paint Colors (English edition) English-language version of the Standard Paint Colors reference system providing 600 gloss colors for international users and English-speaking paint professionals.
• Paint Industry in Japan (annual publication) Annual English publication containing trends, statistical data, JPMA activity reports, exhibition coverage, color awards, and paint production statistics for the Japanese paint industry.
• Occupational Safety Manual Handbook English translation of JPMA's safety manual covering static prevention, organic solvent handling, GHS, and industrial accident prevention for paint manufacturers. 128mm x 182mm, 58 pages, 400 yen per copy.
• Organotin-free/Cybutryne-free Anti-fouling Systems Self-Regulatory Registration Examination committee-issued certification and registration list of anti-fouling paint systems compliant with the IMO International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships. Used by ship owners and operators to verify regulatory compliance for organotin-free and cybutryne-free anti-fouling systems.
• Solar Heat-Reflective Paint Self-Regulatory Registration Self-regulatory registration and star-rated performance classification for solar heat-reflective roof paints, measured per JIS K 5603. Used by paint manufacturers to obtain industry-recognized heat-reflective performance certifications.
• Anti-fouling Agent and Anti-fouling Paint Risk Assessment Registration Risk assessment and registration management service for anti-fouling agents and paints, administered by JPMA's risk assessment review committee following JIS F 0600-1. Used by marine paint manufacturers seeking pre-market compliance review.
• Tokyo Toryo Kaikan Meeting Room Rental Rental meeting facilities at Tokyo Toryo Kaikan, including Large Hall B123 (up to 180 people), Medium Hall B12, 1F conference room, and basement rooms B01-B04 (combinable). Member-rate discounts available; general public and corporate bookings accepted.
• Osaka Toryo Biru Meeting Room Rental Meeting room rental at Osaka Toryo Biru 7th floor, accommodating up to 42 people, accessible via JR Tozai Line and Osaka Metro Tanimachi/Sakaisuji lines.
• Paint Industry Latest Trends Seminar (塗料塗装・最新動向セミナー) Annual seminar presenting the latest developments in paint and coating technologies to industry professionals, with both live and recorded-delivery access.
• Auto Paint Colors (オートペイントカラーズ Couleur Couleurs) Standard color reference system specifically for automotive paints and coatings, providing standardized color codes for use in automotive refinish and OEM contexts.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Asian Paint Industry Council (APIC): Regional umbrella for paint industry associations across Asia, comparable to JPMA's membership role at the regional level; coordinates Asian industry positions but does not directly compete with JPMA's domestic activities.
• International Paint and Printing Ink Council (IPPIC): Global umbrella body for national paint industry associations, of which JPMA is a member; broader in geographic scope and serves as a higher-level industry convening organization that includes JPMA among its constituents.

Direct peers

• Japan Chemical Industry Association: Japan's industry association for chemical manufacturers; closely comparable to JPMA as a sister Japanese trade body representing an adjacent chemical industry vertical, with overlapping regulatory and standards work.
• Verband der deutschen Lack- und Druckfarbenindustrie (VdL): Germany's national association for the paints and printing inks industry, structurally equivalent to JPMA: industry representation, technical standards, and self-regulatory programs for paint manufacturers.
• CEPE (European Council of the Paint, Printing Ink and Artists' Colours Industry): European umbrella association for paint and printing ink manufacturers, performing the same function as JPMA at a regional level: industry representation, regulatory engagement, and standards setting.
• British Coatings Federation: UK trade association for the paints, coatings, printing inks, and wallcoverings industries, comparable to JPMA in providing self-regulatory frameworks, technical guidance, and policy advocacy for paint manufacturers.
• American Coatings Association: The US national trade association for paint and coatings manufacturers, directly analogous to JPMA in role and scope: industry advocacy, technical standards, and member services for the American paint industry.
• Australian Paint Manufacturers' Federation: Australia's national association for paint manufacturers, serving the same role as JPMA in representing industry interests and coordinating self-regulatory activities in a single national market.
• China National Coatings Industry Association: China's national trade body for paint manufacturers, comparable to JPMA in scale and remit of serving a major national coatings industry with standards, statistics, and self-regulation.
• Canadian Paint and Coatings Association: Canadian national association representing paint and coatings manufacturers; mirrors JPMA's role of industry advocacy, technical committees, and voluntary standards management.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JPMA_paint

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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