| 1961 |
The Japan Management Association (JMA) establishes a Plant Maintenance Committee. |
| 1964 |
A system for awarding PM Awards is established. |
| 1969 |
The Plant Maintenance Department is dissolved and the Japan Institute of Plant Engineers is established. |
| 1971 |
The concept of plant maintenance with total participation (Total Productive Maintenance) is proclaimed. |
| 1981 |
The Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance is launched, following approval from the Ministry of International Trade and Industry as charitable corporation. |
| 1989 |
- The definition of TPM is revised.
- The Society of Plant Engineers Japan is established.
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| 1990 |
The Japan Association of Maintenance and Service Contractors is launched. |
| 2005 |
JIPM Solutions company limited is separated and transferred from JIPM as a profit-seeking corporation. |
| 2012 |
JIPM was approved as a public interest incorporated association by the prime minister. |
