Description
Founded in 1936 as a manufacturer of spark plugs, the company’s core competence has always been the automotive field. Today, the Automotive Components business has expanded to become the world’s number one global manufacturer of OE and Aftermarket ignition and vehicle electronics parts. Representing around 82% of the business activities, it is also the largest of the company’s businesses, covering the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the Original Equipment Supply (OES) business. It supplies almost all of the well-known OE manufacturers, as well as the Independent Aftermarket (IAM) for a variety of applications.
On November 11 1936, NGK SPARK PLUG Co., Ltd. was founded in Nagoya, Japan. Only a year later, the young company already began delivering its first spark plugs.
The NGK SPARK PLUG Group builds on two strong divisions: Automotive Components (NGK) and Technical Ceramics (NTK). The automotive portfolio includes everything to supply the complete ignition process as well as sensor technology.
NTK Technical Ceramics (Nippon Tokusy-Tougyou Kabushiki-gaisya (Japan Technical Ceramic Company Ltd.)) offers the highest quality of ceramic products including semiconductor products, fine ceramics and cutting tools for different industrial areas. 
