Key Facts
• On July 24, 2025, Japan’s Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) issued a warning to Fujisash.
• Fujisash, a major aluminum sash manufacturer, violated subcontracting laws by storing 7,789 molds and patterns with 46 subcontractors without payment.
• The molds, weighing 20–420 kg, were stored since 1976, often with no further orders.
• JFTC also found Fujisash returned parts to 20 subcontractors without inspection, citing defects.
• The company was ordered to pay ¥4.21 million ($28,000) for return-related costs.
• This marks the 20th similar warning issued by JFTC since March 2023.
• Fujisash acknowledged the violations and committed to compliance and recurrence prevention.
Summary
Japan’s Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has issued a warning to Fujisash, a leading aluminum sash manufacturer, for violating subcontracting laws. The company stored 7,789 molds and patterns with 46 subcontractors without payment, some dating back to 1976. Additionally, Fujisash returned parts to 20 subcontractors without inspection, claiming defects, and was ordered to pay ¥4.21 million ($28,000) in related costs. This is the 20th such warning by JFTC since March 2023. Fujisash has pledged to strengthen compliance and prevent future violations.
