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Japan Research Institute for Screw Threads and Fasteners (JFRI) aims to internationally standardize flange hexagonal bolt used for vehicles to decrease vehicle weight and fuel cost. In its business report for 2014, the institute is preparing for the birth of an international standard for ISO/TC1 (screw), TC2 (fastening component), and TC20/SC4 (aerospace fastener). This time Germany will be in charge of standardizing fastening components. In the international assembly held in Milan (Italy) in October last year, the Japanese chief commissioner was present to review the draft, new registration and revision of standards. Japan is preparing to add flange hexagonal bolt used for vehicles into standardization and plans to finish within 3 years. 2014 is the second year of the plan. The new proposal for flange hexagonal bolt denotes that Japan is turning from a passive into an active contributor to international standardization.