Jitsukawa Taiko Co., Ltd. Becomes First Japanese Member of NFCA, Aiming for World-Class Construction Quality

Jitsukawa Taiko Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Edogawa-ku, Tokyo; President: Daiki Jitsukawa), a company specializing in fireproofing and thermal insulation, became the first Japanese company to join the National Fireproofing Contractors Association (NFCA) in May 2026. This membership will drive further improvements in construction quality based on international standards and strengthen the safety of buildings.

●Background and Purpose

As awareness of quality and safety grows in the domestic market, clarifying construction standards and aligning them with international requirements have become key challenges in the fireproofing field. Against this backdrop, Jitsukawa Taiko decided to join the highly regarded NFCA to build a global-standard operational system.

This marks the first such move by a Japanese fireproofing contractor and will introduce new technologies and knowledge to the domestic industry.

●Future Outlook

Through this membership, the company will actively adopt technical information and construction guidelines from the NFCA to ensure higher quality and more stable construction services than ever before.

With the potential to expand construction activities beyond Japan to overseas markets, the company plans to broaden its business horizons. Additionally, the company is committed not only to enhancing its own technical capabilities but also to contributing to the development and quality improvement of the entire Japanese fireproofing industry.

●About the NFCA

The National Fireproofing Contractors Association (NFCA) is a U.S.-based industry organization dedicated to improving construction quality, safety, and standardizing practices in fireproofing, and is highly acclaimed worldwide.

Members include fireproofing contractors, fire protection companies, and manufacturers. NFCA members can establish and quantify their expertise through certification programs such as the "SFRM Contractor Accreditation" and the "UL Accredited SFRM Contractor Program," allowing for the protection of a greater number of buildings.

●Representative Comment

"We have built our business primarily in Japan based on high-quality and meticulous construction techniques. With this membership, we aim to pursue world-class construction quality and strengthen our competitiveness both in Japan and overseas. We will fully utilize NFCA's tools and dedicate ourselves to new initiatives, such as acquiring overseas fireproofing technologies. We also aspire to increase the recognition of Japanese fireproofing technology abroad and lead improvements in quality across the entire industry." - Daiki Jitsukawa, President, Jitsukawa Taiko Co., Ltd.

●About Fireproofing Construction

This construction work involves covering the steel structure of a building (beams and columns) with highly fire-resistant and heat-insulating materials.

The main purpose is to prevent steel from deforming due to heat during a fire, thereby delaying building collapse, ensuring human safety, and gaining time for evacuation and firefighting efforts. It is mandatory for facilities such as public buildings and commercial complexes to meet specific standards defined by the Building Standards Act. In Japan, a country prone to disasters, where many fires occur due to earthquakes, fireproofing plays a vital role. It contributes deeply to "human life protection," "building protection," and "delaying the spread of fire."