The Japan Welding Material Association recognizes it of course to comply with anti-trust laws when carrying out its activities as well as those of all member organizations. In order to attest that this recognition contributes to healthy activities of this association, activity guideline was laid out for such as various kinds of committees.
In addition, the Japan Welding Material Association declares that following statement was laid out for activity guideline of this association.


Statement
The Japan Welding Material Association was established on September 12th, 1973 with the aim of promoting the healthy development of those involved in welding materials and its related businesses.
The Japan Welding Material Association has set up various kinds of committees to accomplish its project task. Each committee jointly investigates, researches and deliberates the findings in conjunction with the various tasks and suggestions at hand.
The association believes that its activities are key and necessary not only to the development of those involved in the welding materials industry on a domestic level in Japan but also those involved on a global scale and the association recognizes that its activities is increasingly becoming more significant and relevant.
That said, the Japan Welding Material Association as a business entity should also have a personality of its own.
As a member of society, the association should act fairly with responsibility and common sense in carrying out its activities.
The Japan Welding Material Association hereby declares that its activities as well as those of member organizations are legitimate and in compliance with anti-trust laws which prohibit monopolization and which ensure fair trade not only in Japan but also in other relevant countries.

June 1st,2012
The Japan Welding Material Association and all its members

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