The Nippon Electric Control Equipment Industries Association (NECA),established in May 1964 as a private voluntary organization, was restructured into its present form as an incorporated body in April 1993. NECA's goal is to make important contributions to society, as well as contributions to the growth of the electric control equipment industry and to world industrial development through the promotion of a broad range of activities, including investigative work, research, statistical analysis, technological standards and publishing.