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COMPANY PROFILE

SlashesWho we are

NGK SPARK PLUG is one of the leading automotive and technical ceramics suppliers, with its corporate headquarters in Nagoya, Japan and sales organisations and production facilities all over the world. With more than 16,400 employees, the company’s activities generate a total annual turnover of around 3.7 billion euros worldwide. NGK SPARK PLUG is represented on all continents and has 43 group companies, 33 production plants, and five technical centres.

SlashesEMEA Region

NGK SPARK PLUG’s regional headquarters in Ratingen, Germany, serves Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with high-end products and first-class expertise from NGK and NTK, leading brands in the automotive industry and in the field of technical ceramics. In the EMEA region, representing 27% of NGK SPARK PLUG´s global turnover, the company has ten group companies and more than 800 employees, as well as two production plants in France and South Africa and a technical centre in Germany. 

SlashesTechnical Centre

Founded in 1991 with an initial investment of around 10 million euros, it covers an area of 2,200 m2 and comprises three high-tech engine testing stands and two chassis dynos. It also includes a climate chamber, with integrated wind speed fan for temperatures from -30°C up to 30°C and allows for complete exhaust gas analysis. It is thus the perfect environment to perform the widest range of test cycles and simulations, including durability tests. Recently, the dynamometer was upgraded and is now capable of simulating downhill as well as road loads.

SlashesGlobal Innovation Division

Ceramics opened the road to spark plugs – and that was just the start. Today, Venture Labs are using the knowledge and expertise of NGK SPARK PLUG to drive a whole world of new possibilities. When it comes to harnessing new opportunities, NGK SPARK PLUG is taking very pro-active and creative approaches. Venture Labs is one of them. A forum designed to quickly and creatively cooperate with other established businesses and exciting new start-ups.

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Slashes Our Values

Our corporate values is based on fundamental elements that ensure corporate and personal success on all levels.

Commitment

We are committed to premium quality, sustainability from business to technology to environment, and social responsibility.

Management Policy

We encourage all employees to make full use of their individual skills and are highly dedicated to a management policy that is based on trust and confidence.

Guiding Principles

In everything we do, we take a positive approach to choose the best and quickest way of finding the right answers to tomorrow's challenges.

"The NGK SPARK PLUG Group from now on aims to “change drastically beyond the current way.” In today’s rapidly changing environment, while commonly sharing the Nittoku Way sense of value, every NGK SPARK PLUG employee will strive to solve social challenges with the action guideline 'Change with Will!' in mind and with noble intention."

Shinichi Odo & Takeshi Kawai

Representative Director Chairman of the Board & President and Chief Operating Officer

"By using the combined strength of both brands, we not only supply a broad range of products to our customers; we also provide strong values and bring unparalleled insight and knowledge into the industry."

Damien Germès

Regional President EMEA, President & CEO NGK SPARK PLUG EUROPE GmbH and Corporate Officer of the Global Headquarter in Japan

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Venture Labs

An insight into NGK SPARK PLUG’s pioneering Venture Labs worldwide.

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The point of contact for press representatives looking for current news and information.

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Job Opportunities

NGK SPARK PLUG provides exciting job opportunities in all corporate areas.

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