The Shikoku Towel Industrial Association is an association comprised of towel manufacturers in Ehime Prefecture. It promotes a wide variety of activities including the development of new products through University-Industrial co-operation, the organization of domestic exhibitions and the participation in trade fairs both in Japan and abroad. Also, the association undertakes marketing and promotional activities on behalf of Imabari towel manufacturers as well as training programs to foster talent in the industry.   Member companies: 121 (As of December 31, 2011) Number of looms: 2,000 Number of employees: 2,500 (4,000 if related industries are included) Volume of production: 10,000tons Name: SHIKOKU TOWEL INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION President: KOICHIRO HIRAO Address: 5-14-3 Higashimon-cho, Imabari, Ehime 794-0033 JAPAN TEL: 011-81-898-32-7000 FAX: 011-81-898-32-3842 E-mail: info1@stia.jp Web: http://www.stia.jp Founded on: November 1, 1952 Number of staff: 6 Registered capital: 133million yen Annual budget: 198million yen Number of officers: 22 Directors, 3 Superintendents 5UP

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