About ZENDAIKYO

Founded on April 20, 1979 by 31 companies specialising in heavy vehicle body repair and body building that had introduced BEAR frame straightening machines from the USA.

Our mission

By keeping heavy vehicles – a key resource for logistics and transport – running efficiently through maintenance and repair, we aim to protect the environment and support regional economies. We promote information sharing, mutual technical training and the introduction of new technology.

History

  • 1957BEAR frame straightening machines imported from the USA; the BEAR Group is formed.
  • 1979ZENDAIKYO founded by 31 companies (April 20). First reference book published (December).
  • 1986First overseas study tour (San Francisco). Tours to the USA, Europe and Canada followed.
  • 1994Small-truck reference book created.
  • 2017Kosu Committee established; calculation based on JIS Z8141:2001 begins.
  • 2019–2022Hino, Mitsubishi Fuso and Isuzu/UD editions published.

International activities

ZENDAIKYO has close ties with AIRC (Auto Body International Repair Conference), whose members include body repair associations from the USA, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. A former ZENDAIKYO chairman served as AIRC vice-president.

Chairman

Masayuki Motoshima, President of Motoshima Co., Ltd.