Every time a new car or motorcycle combustion engine is launched, the components inside it must meet ever-increasing demands. From improved performance and fuel economy to saving space and cutting emissions, parts manufacturers are continually seeking enhancements that deliver even better driving. Yet evolving and testing these new technologies to their limits before they reach the road is a challenge.
For Original Equipment and Aftermarket parts specialist NGK SPARK PLUG, one proving ground beats them all: the racetrack. The company has been a close technical partner of motorsports for more than 50 years – not only to help teams and drivers to victory, but also to push back the boundaries of innovation.
The toughest test bench
“Being directly involved in motorsports makes an invaluable contribution to our products and our brand,” says Damien Germès, Regional President EMEA, President & CEO NGK SPARK PLUG EUROPE and Corporate Officer. “Laboratory and road testing alone aren’t enough. To deliver continually enhanced engine parts that excel in the most demanding driving conditions, you have to prove them in an even more extreme environment. And there is no tougher test bench than top level motorsports.”
Reflecting this approach, NGK SPARK PLUG provides super high performance ignition and sensor parts and technical advice to teams and individuals on 4- and 2-wheels, on track and off road, and even on the water. The company builds on its status as an Original Equipment supplier to the world’s vehicle and motorcycle manufacturers through international sponsorships such as Formula 1 (F1), the World Rally Championship (WRC), SuperGT, MotoGP, Motocross World Championship (MXGP), World Superbike Championship (WSBK), Speedway and Trial World Championship – amongst others. Whilst the hard work behind these partnerships remains hidden from public view, the presence of its logo on cars, bikes and helmets has made NGK SPARK PLUG a well-recognised brand on the track.
Racing ahead
Of the countless teams and drivers who have made their mark on motorsports history backed by NGK SPARK PLUG, private teams are usually supplied from the company’s Racing spark plug range.
These highest performance plugs are especially developed to withstand the exceptional stresses of competition, and have earned a reputation for being amongst the best in the world. Engine speeds during a race can frequently exceed 15,000 rpm. Temperature, pressure and vibrations in the combustion chamber are so immense that conventional ground electrodes could break or melt. For these reasons the company’s Racing spark plugs often feature specially designed ground electrodes – or, for especially demanding uses, a ring-shaped ground electrode where the spark jumps between the ground and middle electrode. Indeed, such is the efficiency, reliability and durability of NGK SPARK PLUG’s replacement Racing spark plugs in these harsh conditions, that they can be found in most of the vehicles on any racetrack worldwide.
Sparking 4-wheel innovation
In a few cases however, NGK SPARK PLUG forms close technical partnerships with major engine manufacturers to develop tailor-made racing components. Its long-standing relationship with F1 is just one such example. In 1964 the company teamed up with Honda – also its first Original Equipment customer – to participate in the sport for the first time. The following year the constructor achieved its first Grand Prix victory. NGK SPARK PLUG parts were soon fitted in many other F1 engines; and by 2013, its support had helped to achieve an impressive 300 race wins and more than 30 world driver and constructors’ championships. Today the company is a technical partner of the Scuderia Ferrari team, driven by Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc.
The product developer’s ability to design guaranteed, rapid-fire ignition under the most extreme F1 sparking pressures, vibrations and temperature differences has been part of this success. A F1 plug’s thermal characteristics must also be outstanding: its ability to dissipate heat can be as important as ignition itself.
For NGK SPARK PLUG, however, success on the track is only part of the story. Damien Germès confirms: “We may be experts at firing up motorsports teams, but our motivation is much deeper than that. Most importantly we apply that knowledge to our Original Equipment and Aftermarket products, in order to benefit customers and everyday motorists too. Our precious metal and semi-surface spark plug technologies, for example, began in F1 but are now common Original Equipment in passenger cars. They bring a range of driving and environmental advantages that benefit us all.”
Beyond F1, NGK SPARK PLUG parts are also used by production car teams in the equally extreme snowy forests and rocky mountain passes of the World Rally Championship. To date, the company has contributed to 14 manufacturer titles and 17 driver titles in the sport. In the 2019 race season it is providing Racing parts to Citroën Total. It is also a technical partner to M-Sport Ford, whose EcoBoost-powered Fiesta cars, steered by Elfyn Evans and Teemu Suninen, are equipped with advanced spark plugs and oxygen sensors from the company.
M-Sport Ford’s partnership with NGK SPARK PLUG goes back more than 10 years. The team’s Sponsor Account & Events Manager Rebecca Patterson confirmed: “It’s a relationship that works nicely on both sides. Rallying is very different to other motorsports. Races are held in 14 countries with conditions varying from -20°C Swedish snow to 40°C Mexican heatwaves. You might be on gravel or at altitude. We have to be able to trust on partnerships, and parts, that deliver from event to event.”
Communication is regular and productive. “The engineers from M-Sport, Ford and NGK SPARK PLUG work together closely on a daily basis. More than that, NGK SPARK PLUG also gets fully involved in the season, bringing guests to watch each race. With something as essential as an engine component you can’t afford for anything to go wrong. It’s really important to have reliability from a technical partner – and NGK SPARK PLUG has never let us down.”
2-wheel technologies
Innovation insights have also been gained from NGK SPARK PLUG’s 30-year involvement in the motorcycle racing arena – contributing to its position as the number one provider of Original Equipment spark plugs and oxygen sensors for 2-wheels.
Every class presents a different, high stress environment for ignition: MotoGP uses production bikes; Superbike machines are modified street bikes; in Motocross there are jumps and dust to deal with; whilst in Speedway, bikes exceed 110 km per hour with only one fixed gear.
Recognising this, NGK SPARK PLUG takes every opportunity to participate in different arenas. In the premium racing class, MotoGP, it develops bespoke spark plugs especially for the Monster Energy Yamaha and Repsol Honda teams. Riders benefiting from this backing in 2019 include Honda’s Marc Márquez, the current MotoGP world champion; as well as Yamaha’s multiple champion Valentino Rossi.
The company is an equally committed supporter of other 2-wheel teams and individual riders in a variety of racing categories. In 2019 sponsorships include the Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team in MXGP and Repsol Honda’s respected TrialGP team with multiple world champion Toni Bou. Personal sponsorships include British, Swedish, German and Lebanese riders in championships such as Speedway GP, Moto2, the U.A.E. Sportbike Championship and road races such as the Isle of Man TT. These collaborations enable talented riders and teams to benefit from the NGK SPARK PLUG name and technical expertise, as well as providing vital parts performance feedback for the brand.
Ultimately, Germès concludes, the purpose of all these partnerships is learning. “We are extremely proud of our long motorsports involvement – not only at the highest levels but with niche teams and amateur enthusiasts too. As well as helping them to win, we are continually setting new standards in parts technology that improve everyday driving. That’s a strong motivation, and it will stay part of our strategy for years to come.”
September 2020
NGK SPARK PLUG, the world’s leading ignition and sensor specialist, announces the release of 12 brand new spark plugs to its Aftermarket range. The majority double precious metal spark plugs, five of which are first to market, will cover over 3.5 million vehicles by 2023; further expanding the company’s already comprehensive car parc product range. Each spark plug follows the OE business of NGK SPARK PLUG, delivering the company’s renowned quality and performance.
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Read moreSeptember 2020
In a wide-ranging interview, the President & CEO of NGK SPARK PLUG EUROPE GmbH, Regional President EMEA and Corporate Officer of the Global Headquarters in Japan, Damien Germès, gave his perspectives on the medium and long-term future direction of the world’s leading ignition and sensor specialist, the company’s recent financial performances and the current global situation.
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Known worldwide as the automotive sector’s leading ignition and sensor specialist, NGK SPARK PLUG is harnessing its technological expertise in an additional, agriculture-related field: environmentally friendly heating.
Read moreJuly 2020
NGK SPARK PLUG, the world’s leading ignition and sensor specialist, is proud to announce the inclusion of two brand new spark plugs to its 2-wheel Aftermarket range. Built specifically for off-road racing, the spark plugs ignite the models of both KTM and Husqvarna Motorcycles, as of MY2020. The highest quality spark plugs are now available as first-to-market replacement parts for the IAM distribution channel.
Read moreJune 2020
NGK SPARK PLUG the world’s leading ignition and sensor specialist, provides customers with a statutory warranty for all its products, including its world-renowned spark plugs and glow plugs. Diagnostic testing is carried out on all returned parts to identify the reason of the failure, be it manufacturing errors or external factors. However, due to the company’s commitment to quality and excellence, close to zero warranty claims are found to have been caused by manufacturing errors, particularly for its spark and glow plugs. For both types of plugs, almost all warranty claims are a result of various external factors such as incorrect installation, carbon fouling or inefficient engine conditions. Although this is very good news for the company, it does not provide much comfort to the valued customer who may be saddled with potentially high repair costs. The ignition specialist explains how to avoid the most common ignition pitfalls.
Read moreJune 2020
NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD., the world’s leading ignition and sensor specialist, is not only renowned for its excellent technology and innovative solutions in a variety of areas, but also for its business foresight. This has been demonstrated by its 2018 acquisition of CAIRE Inc., a global manufacturer of oxygen supply equipment, which is currently playing a key role in the global fight against coronavirus (Covid-19).
Read moreMay 2020
The Shell Eco-marathon is a race like no other. For over 30 years, universities from all over Europe have built and raced cars, not to see who can reach the chequered flag first, but to find out who can drive the farthest distance on one litre of fuel. It’s unconventional racing competition that champions sustainable mobility, fuel efficiency and innovation. These topics are a perfect match for NGK SPARK PLUG – the world’s leading ignition and sensor specialist. Therefore, the company was excited to accept an invitation to support the University of Rostock by providing their team, ‘Hanseatic Efficiency’, with its technical equipment.
Read moreApril 2020
NGK SPARK PLUG, the world's leading ignition and sensor specialist, has opened a new online touchpoint by launching a web-based fanshop at the beginning of April 2020. The online fanshop provides its many fans and enthusiasts with easy access to purchasing high-end lifestyle products.
Read moreApril 2020
NGK SPARK PLUG, the world-leading ignition and sensor specialist, has announced a major extension to its automotive Independent Aftermarket (IAM) spark and glow plug lines, including important first-to-market additions, following the OE business of NGK SPARK PLUG. The introductions further expand car parc coverage, as well as offering fast-growing replacement opportunities for IAM customers.
Read moreApril 2020
proPoints, the new customer loyalty programme from NGK SPARK PLUG, HELLA and ZF
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The idea of halving car fuel costs, while reducing emissions sounds ambitious. Yet this can easily be achieved today, with fuel technologies that have been around for decades: LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) and CNG (compressed natural gas). The world’s leading spark plug specialist NGK SPARK PLUG explores these alternative fuel sources – and the unique plugs specifically developed to optimise them.
Read moreFebruary 2020
A super-efficient ‘workhorse’ and an ideal fleet-car with ever-decreasing emissions: These are just some of the advantages of diesel engines. World-leading ignition specialist NGK SPARK PLUG explains why diesel engines remain a valuable powertrain for the future and provides tips on how to keep them running smoothly.
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Read moreSeptember 2020
NGK SPARK PLUG, the world’s leading ignition and sensor specialist, announces the release of 12 brand new spark plugs to its Aftermarket range. The majority double precious metal spark plugs, five of which are first to market, will cover over 3.5 million vehicles by 2023; further expanding the company’s already comprehensive car parc product range. Each spark plug follows the OE business of NGK SPARK PLUG, delivering the company’s renowned quality and performance.
Read moreSeptember 2020
NGK SPARK PLUG, the world’s leading ignition and sensor specialist, is a company with its eyes set firmly on the future. By leveraging its expertise in ceramics to contribute to visionary ideas and enterprises such as commercial lunar exploration, the company is placing itself at the forefront of the mobility of tomorrow.
Read moreSeptember 2020
In a wide-ranging interview, the President & CEO of NGK SPARK PLUG EUROPE GmbH, Regional President EMEA and Corporate Officer of the Global Headquarters in Japan, Damien Germès, gave his perspectives on the medium and long-term future direction of the world’s leading ignition and sensor specialist, the company’s recent financial performances and the current global situation.
Read moreAugust 2020
Known worldwide as the automotive sector’s leading ignition and sensor specialist, NGK SPARK PLUG is harnessing its technological expertise in an additional, agriculture-related field: environmentally friendly heating.
Read moreJuly 2020
NGK SPARK PLUG, the world’s leading ignition and sensor specialist, is proud to announce the inclusion of two brand new spark plugs to its 2-wheel Aftermarket range. Built specifically for off-road racing, the spark plugs ignite the models of both KTM and Husqvarna Motorcycles, as of MY2020. The highest quality spark plugs are now available as first-to-market replacement parts for the IAM distribution channel.
Read moreJune 2020
NGK SPARK PLUG the world’s leading ignition and sensor specialist, provides customers with a statutory warranty for all its products, including its world-renowned spark plugs and glow plugs. Diagnostic testing is carried out on all returned parts to identify the reason of the failure, be it manufacturing errors or external factors. However, due to the company’s commitment to quality and excellence, close to zero warranty claims are found to have been caused by manufacturing errors, particularly for its spark and glow plugs. For both types of plugs, almost all warranty claims are a result of various external factors such as incorrect installation, carbon fouling or inefficient engine conditions. Although this is very good news for the company, it does not provide much comfort to the valued customer who may be saddled with potentially high repair costs. The ignition specialist explains how to avoid the most common ignition pitfalls.
Read moreJune 2020
NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD., the world’s leading ignition and sensor specialist, is not only renowned for its excellent technology and innovative solutions in a variety of areas, but also for its business foresight. This has been demonstrated by its 2018 acquisition of CAIRE Inc., a global manufacturer of oxygen supply equipment, which is currently playing a key role in the global fight against coronavirus (Covid-19).
Read moreMay 2020
The Shell Eco-marathon is a race like no other. For over 30 years, universities from all over Europe have built and raced cars, not to see who can reach the chequered flag first, but to find out who can drive the farthest distance on one litre of fuel. It’s unconventional racing competition that champions sustainable mobility, fuel efficiency and innovation. These topics are a perfect match for NGK SPARK PLUG – the world’s leading ignition and sensor specialist. Therefore, the company was excited to accept an invitation to support the University of Rostock by providing their team, ‘Hanseatic Efficiency’, with its technical equipment.
Read moreApril 2020
NGK SPARK PLUG, the world's leading ignition and sensor specialist, has opened a new online touchpoint by launching a web-based fanshop at the beginning of April 2020. The online fanshop provides its many fans and enthusiasts with easy access to purchasing high-end lifestyle products.
Read moreApril 2020
NGK SPARK PLUG, the world-leading ignition and sensor specialist, has announced a major extension to its automotive Independent Aftermarket (IAM) spark and glow plug lines, including important first-to-market additions, following the OE business of NGK SPARK PLUG. The introductions further expand car parc coverage, as well as offering fast-growing replacement opportunities for IAM customers.
Read moreDecember 2019
When a manufacturing company is the world leader in its field but looking to evolve, it actively needs to search for new opportunities beyond its established markets. In the case of world-leading automotive and technical ceramics specialist NGK SPARK PLUG, the introduction of a bold new ‘open innovation’ concept looks set to become a blueprint for fresh thinking that will secure the company’s future business in new, environmentally led directions.
Read moreNovember 2019
From their platinum beginnings, precious metal spark plugs have been around for more than 30 years. Today’s highly advanced iridium electrodes offer the optimum combination of sparking performance and long life. World-leading ignition and sensor specialist NGK SPARK PLUG explains how its Iridium IX range has made yet another quantum leap in spark plug technology for a range of engines.
Read moreOctober 2019
Growth in a changing market is a challenge for any business. For NGK SPARK PLUG, one of the biggest suppliers of automotive parts and technical ceramics worldwide, the global production network that has helped it to success for more than 80 years is the very strength that will enable it to meet the future.
Read moreOctober 2019
NGK SPARK PLUG’s regional headquarters for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), which is based in Ratingen, Germany, is marking its 40-year success story this autumn.
Read moreOctober 2019
World-leading ignition and sensor specialist NGK SPARK PLUG is adding a number of significant new references to its automotive spark and glow plug product lines, offering Aftermarket customers replacement opportunities on more than 2.2 million extra vehicles in Europe.
Read moreSeptember 2019
World-leading ignition and sensor specialist NGK SPARK PLUG EUROPE has created a new position of Business Development Director, Aftermarket EMEA and appoints globally experienced Aftermarket manager Lionel Vautrin to the newly created role, starting from 23 September 2019.
Read moreAugust 2019
The glamorous world of motorsports is a magnet for companies looking to boost their brand profile. In the case of ignition and sensor leader NGK SPARK PLUG – whose global technical partners include Formula 1’s Scuderia Ferrari, leading MotoGP teams, Citroën Total and M-Sport Ford in the World Rally Championship – racing means much more: it’s where innovations are born.
Read moreMay 2019
NGK SPARK PLUG has become the first company to be honoured with both the Supplier of the Year and Aftermarket Professional of the Year awards from global automotive trading group Autodistribution International (ADI) – underlining the world-leading parts specialist’s quality of service and product excellence.
Read moreApril 2019
NGK SPARK PLUG, the world-leading ignition and sensor specialist, has restructured its Regional Aftermarket Business Unit EMEA as of 1st April 2019, to ensure the company is strongly positioned for ongoing industry changes and emerging market opportunities in the coming years.
Read moreApril 2019
Four companies in the Morimura group (NORITAKE CO., LIMITED, TOTO LTD., NGK INSULATORS, LTD., and NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD.) concluded a memorandum of understanding regarding the establishment of joint venture for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell
Read moreMarch 2019
NGK SPARK PLUG’s Senior Vice President for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Damien Germès, has been promoted to Regional President EMEA, President & CEO NGK SPARK PLUG EUROPE GmbH and Corporate Officer of the Global Headquarter in Japan from 1 April 2019 – making him the first native European to hold these three top roles for the Japanese company, one of the leading suppliers of automotive parts and technical ceramics worldwide.
Read moreMarch 2019
NGK SPARK PLUG EUROPE has appointed multi-industry marketing expert Frank Massia as its new Director Marketing Aftermarket EMEA in Ratingen, from 1 March 2019.
Read moreJanuary 2019
Five new, OE-quality replacement ignition coils are being made available to the independent Aftermarket by the world’s leading ignition and sensor manufacturer, NGK SPARK PLUG.
Read moreJanuary 2019
Five new, OE-quality replacement ignition coils – including one that is first-to-market – are being made available to the independent Aftermarket by the world’s leading ignition and sensor manufacturer, NGK SPARK PLUG.
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Read moreDecember 2019
When a manufacturing company is the world leader in its field but looking to evolve, it actively needs to search for new opportunities beyond its established markets. In the case of world-leading automotive and technical ceramics specialist NGK SPARK PLUG, the introduction of a bold new ‘open innovation’ concept looks set to become a blueprint for fresh thinking that will secure the company’s future business in new, environmentally led directions.
Read moreNovember 2019
From their platinum beginnings, precious metal spark plugs have been around for more than 30 years. Today’s highly advanced iridium electrodes offer the optimum combination of sparking performance and long life. World-leading ignition and sensor specialist NGK SPARK PLUG explains how its Iridium IX range has made yet another quantum leap in spark plug technology for a range of engines.
Read moreOctober 2019
Growth in a changing market is a challenge for any business. For NGK SPARK PLUG, one of the biggest suppliers of automotive parts and technical ceramics worldwide, the global production network that has helped it to success for more than 80 years is the very strength that will enable it to meet the future.
Read moreOctober 2019
NGK SPARK PLUG’s regional headquarters for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), which is based in Ratingen, Germany, is marking its 40-year success story this autumn.
Read moreOctober 2019
World-leading ignition and sensor specialist NGK SPARK PLUG is adding a number of significant new references to its automotive spark and glow plug product lines, offering Aftermarket customers replacement opportunities on more than 2.2 million extra vehicles in Europe.
Read moreSeptember 2019
World-leading ignition and sensor specialist NGK SPARK PLUG EUROPE has created a new position of Business Development Director, Aftermarket EMEA and appoints globally experienced Aftermarket manager Lionel Vautrin to the newly created role, starting from 23 September 2019.
Read moreAugust 2019
The glamorous world of motorsports is a magnet for companies looking to boost their brand profile. In the case of ignition and sensor leader NGK SPARK PLUG – whose global technical partners include Formula 1’s Scuderia Ferrari, leading MotoGP teams, Citroën Total and M-Sport Ford in the World Rally Championship – racing means much more: it’s where innovations are born.
Read moreMay 2019
NGK SPARK PLUG has become the first company to be honoured with both the Supplier of the Year and Aftermarket Professional of the Year awards from global automotive trading group Autodistribution International (ADI) – underlining the world-leading parts specialist’s quality of service and product excellence.
Read moreApril 2019
NGK SPARK PLUG, the world-leading ignition and sensor specialist, has restructured its Regional Aftermarket Business Unit EMEA as of 1st April 2019, to ensure the company is strongly positioned for ongoing industry changes and emerging market opportunities in the coming years.
Read moreApril 2019
Four companies in the Morimura group (NORITAKE CO., LIMITED, TOTO LTD., NGK INSULATORS, LTD., and NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD.) concluded a memorandum of understanding regarding the establishment of joint venture for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell
Read moreOctober 2018
The 15 new spark plugs and five glow plugs, which are immediately available across 30 European countries, cover more than 180 popular 4-wheel applications across 19 major car makes.
Read moreOctober 2018
Four, fully updated catalogues are putting thousands of new 4-wheel applications at the fingertips of distributors and workshops.
Read moreSeptember 2018
The new G-Power precious metal spark plugs from NGK SPARK PLUG EUROPE give Aftermarket customers the opportunity to upgrade to attractively priced, high-performance spark plugs.
Read moreSeptember 2018
NGK SPARK PLUG EUROPE has launched five new caps from NGK Ignition Parts for key KTM, Rotax and Husqvarna 2-wheel and quad bike applications guaranteeing exceptional quality credentials.
Read moreSeptember 2018
NGK SPARK PLUG EUROPE has launched the aftermarket’s most extensive selection of premium engine speed and position sensors at Automechanika Frankfurt.
Read moreSeptember 2018
Based in Ratingen, Germany, former Marketing Director Aftermarket EMEA, David Loy, has been promoted to the position of Vice President Aftermarket EMEA as of October 1, 2018.
Read moreAugust 2018
NGK SPARK PLUG EUROPE has added 20 wideband oxygen (lambda) sensors to its aftermarket range, thus increasing its coverage to 73 percent of diesel and 86 percent of petrol applications.
Read moreJuly 2018
NGK SPARK PLUG EUROPE has enhanced its range of exhaust gas temperature sensors (EGTS) by harmonizing the lengths of EGTS cables and launching revised sensor references.
Read moreJuly 2018
From horticultural tools to ‘hot saws’, small engine parts distributors can lay their hands on the very latest spark and glow plugs from world number one ignition specialist NGK SPARK PLUG this summer.
Read moreJune 2018
The successful, long-term partnership between ignition and sensor specialist NGK SPARK PLUG EUROPE and Formula One’s legendary Scuderia Ferrari has been extended for a further three years.
Read moreJune 2018
A new, improved parts catalogue from the leading ignition and sensor specialist gives customers easy access to over 1,000 additional 2-wheel applications, just in time for the motorcycle season.
Read moreMay 2018
NGK SPARK PLUG has underlined its commitment to the independent Aftermarket by becoming a shareholder of TecAlliance, one of the world’s leading data specialists for networked collaboration.
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Read moreOctober 2018
The 15 new spark plugs and five glow plugs, which are immediately available across 30 European countries, cover more than 180 popular 4-wheel applications across 19 major car makes.
Read moreOctober 2018
Four, fully updated catalogues are putting thousands of new 4-wheel applications at the fingertips of distributors and workshops.
Read moreSeptember 2018
The new G-Power precious metal spark plugs from NGK SPARK PLUG EUROPE give Aftermarket customers the opportunity to upgrade to attractively priced, high-performance spark plugs.
Read moreSeptember 2018
NGK SPARK PLUG EUROPE has launched five new caps from NGK Ignition Parts for key KTM, Rotax and Husqvarna 2-wheel and quad bike applications guaranteeing exceptional quality credentials.
Read moreSeptember 2018
NGK SPARK PLUG EUROPE has launched the aftermarket’s most extensive selection of premium engine speed and position sensors at Automechanika Frankfurt.
Read moreSeptember 2018
Based in Ratingen, Germany, former Marketing Director Aftermarket EMEA, David Loy, has been promoted to the position of Vice President Aftermarket EMEA as of October 1, 2018.
Read moreAugust 2018
NGK SPARK PLUG EUROPE has added 20 wideband oxygen (lambda) sensors to its aftermarket range, thus increasing its coverage to 73 percent of diesel and 86 percent of petrol applications.
Read moreJuly 2018
NGK SPARK PLUG EUROPE has enhanced its range of exhaust gas temperature sensors (EGTS) by harmonizing the lengths of EGTS cables and launching revised sensor references.
Read moreJuly 2018
From horticultural tools to ‘hot saws’, small engine parts distributors can lay their hands on the very latest spark and glow plugs from world number one ignition specialist NGK SPARK PLUG this summer.
Read moreJune 2018
The successful, long-term partnership between ignition and sensor specialist NGK SPARK PLUG EUROPE and Formula One’s legendary Scuderia Ferrari has been extended for a further three years.
Read moreNovember 2017
NGK Spark Plug Europe expands its popular Aftermarket spark plug range V-Line by nine references. The newly added V-Line plugs with the short numbers 46 to 54 are a perfect match for best selling cars
Read moreOctober 2017
NGK Spark Plug Europe has added five ignition coils for recent models from Peugeot-Citroën, General Motors, Range Rover and Ford to its Aftermarket range.
Read moreOctober 2017
GK Spark Plug Europe significantly increases the company’s logistics capacities. The ignition and sensor specialist has moved into a state-of-the-art distribution center in Duisburg, Germany.
Read moreJuly 2017
NGK Spark Plug Europe, the leading manufacturer of spark plugs and Lambda sensors, is now offering Lambda sensors from the NTK brand for boat engines to the European aftermarket for the first time.
Read moreMay 2017
In the current Formula One season, NGK Spark Plug, the most renowned ignition brand for road and racing, for the 22nd consecutive season takes the position of Official Supplier of Scuderia Ferrari
Read moreMay 2017
Ignition and sensor specialist NGK Spark Plug Europe has launched three new Lambda sensors for the Aftermarket.
Read moreMay 2017
Ignition and sensor specialist NGK Spark Plug Europe has launched three new Lambda sensors for the Aftermarket.
Read moreFebruary 2017
Ignition and sensor specialist NGK Spark Plug Europe has issued a new sensor catalogue. It offers a complete overview of all sensors from the NTK Vehicle Electronics brand which are available to Aftermarket distributors
Read moreJanuary 2017
NGK Spark Plug Europe has launched seven glow plugs from its small engine OE business to the Aftermarket. Together, they cover around 300 engine applications.
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Read moreNovember 2017
NGK Spark Plug Europe expands its popular Aftermarket spark plug range V-Line by nine references. The newly added V-Line plugs with the short numbers 46 to 54 are a perfect match for best selling cars
Read moreOctober 2017
NGK Spark Plug Europe has added five ignition coils for recent models from Peugeot-Citroën, General Motors, Range Rover and Ford to its Aftermarket range.
Read moreOctober 2017
GK Spark Plug Europe significantly increases the company’s logistics capacities. The ignition and sensor specialist has moved into a state-of-the-art distribution center in Duisburg, Germany.
Read moreJuly 2017
NGK Spark Plug Europe, the leading manufacturer of spark plugs and Lambda sensors, is now offering Lambda sensors from the NTK brand for boat engines to the European aftermarket for the first time.
Read moreMay 2017
In the current Formula One season, NGK Spark Plug, the most renowned ignition brand for road and racing, for the 22nd consecutive season takes the position of Official Supplier of Scuderia Ferrari
Read moreMay 2017
Ignition and sensor specialist NGK Spark Plug Europe has launched three new Lambda sensors for the Aftermarket.
Read moreMay 2017
Ignition and sensor specialist NGK Spark Plug Europe has launched three new Lambda sensors for the Aftermarket.
Read moreFebruary 2017
Ignition and sensor specialist NGK Spark Plug Europe has issued a new sensor catalogue. It offers a complete overview of all sensors from the NTK Vehicle Electronics brand which are available to Aftermarket distributors
Read moreJanuary 2017
NGK Spark Plug Europe has launched seven glow plugs from its small engine OE business to the Aftermarket. Together, they cover around 300 engine applications.
Read more2018
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Read moreDecember 2016
NGK Spark Plug Europe, the word’s leading manufacturer of spark plugs, has added a spark plug from the company’s OE business with Korean vehicle manufacturer SsangYong to its Aftermarket range for independent distributors
Read moreDecember 2016
NGK Spark Plug Europe, the word’s leading manufacturer of glow plugs, has launched a new glow plug for Aftermarket distributors and independent workshops.
Read moreOctober 2016
NGK Spark Plug Europe provides independent distributors and workshops with seven spark plugs from the company’s OE business and, with that, a perfect replacement for spark plugs originally fitted in cars from BMW, Honda, Jaguar
Read moreOctober 2016
NGK Spark Plug Europe has published an updated version of its spark plug and glow plug catalogue. It includes more than 1,500 new vehicle applications for petrol and diesel engines.
Read moreOctober 2016
At Automechanika, NGK Spark Plug Europe announced the addition of 29 coils to its popular ignition coil range.
Read moreOctober 2016
NGK Spark Plug Europe has added three spark plugs for motorbikes, scooters, quads and side-by-side vehicles to its range.
Read moreSeptember 2016
In 1991, NGK Spark Plug Europe introduced V-Line. Throughout the years, the spark plug assortment for the Aftermarket has lost nothing of its attractiveness for distributors and workshops.
Read moreSeptember 2016
NGK Spark Plug Europe has significantly expanded its ignition coil assortment for the Aftermarket.
Read moreSeptember 2016
At Automechanika 2016, ignition and sensor specialist NGK Spark Plug Europe introduced 22 new NTK lambda sensors for Aftermarket distributors and workshops. Ten of these are now available to the IAM for the first time.
Read moreSeptember 2016
On the occasion of Automechanika, NGK Spark Plug Europe has launched a new sensor assortment under the NTK Vehicle Electronics brand.
Read moreSeptember 2016
NGK Spark Plug Europe has launched an open Internet platform to make a wide range of technical content available to workshop personnel, teachers, educational institutions and anyone with a general interest in ignition and sensor
Read moreAugust 2016
NGK Spark Plug Europe has launched a European fan page on Facebook which has already collected more than 100,000 fans – and the number of brand enthusiasts continues to grow.
Read moreJune 2016
NGK Spark Plug Europe is the brand of choice for motorcycle enthusiasts all over Europe. To offer the trade and bikers the best possible support, the world’s leading spark plug manufacturer has published an updated motorcycle
Read moreJune 2016
In time for the outdoor season, NGK Spark Plug has made two new catalogues available. Both the small engine catalogue 2016-2017 and the marine catalogue 2016-2017 come with an extended number of applications.
Read moreJune 2016
To meet increasing demand in its markets, NGK Spark Plug Europe’s parent company NGK Spark Plug Co., Ltd. is expanding its production capabilities for spark plugs.
Read moreDecember 2016
NGK Spark Plug Europe, the word’s leading manufacturer of spark plugs, has added a spark plug from the company’s OE business with Korean vehicle manufacturer SsangYong to its Aftermarket range for independent distributors
Read moreDecember 2016
NGK Spark Plug Europe, the word’s leading manufacturer of glow plugs, has launched a new glow plug for Aftermarket distributors and independent workshops.
Read moreOctober 2016
NGK Spark Plug Europe provides independent distributors and workshops with seven spark plugs from the company’s OE business and, with that, a perfect replacement for spark plugs originally fitted in cars from BMW, Honda, Jaguar
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NGK Spark Plug Europe has published an updated version of its spark plug and glow plug catalogue. It includes more than 1,500 new vehicle applications for petrol and diesel engines.
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At Automechanika, NGK Spark Plug Europe announced the addition of 29 coils to its popular ignition coil range.
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NGK Spark Plug Europe has added three spark plugs for motorbikes, scooters, quads and side-by-side vehicles to its range.
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In 1991, NGK Spark Plug Europe introduced V-Line. Throughout the years, the spark plug assortment for the Aftermarket has lost nothing of its attractiveness for distributors and workshops.
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NGK Spark Plug Europe has significantly expanded its ignition coil assortment for the Aftermarket.
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At Automechanika 2016, ignition and sensor specialist NGK Spark Plug Europe introduced 22 new NTK lambda sensors for Aftermarket distributors and workshops. Ten of these are now available to the IAM for the first time.
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On the occasion of Automechanika, NGK Spark Plug Europe has launched a new sensor assortment under the NTK Vehicle Electronics brand.
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NGK Spark Plug – the world’s leading manufacturer of spark plugs, glow plugs and lambda sensors – has achieved another important milestone. The company is now exclusive supplier of ceramic glow plugs
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NGK Spark Plug, the world’s leading manufacturer of spark plugs, glow plugs and Lambda sensors has significantly expanded its Lambda sensor range for the Aftermarket.
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NGK Spark Plug’s RaciNGK Team has celebrated a huge success: In the ninth run of this year’s VLN endurance challenge, the crew took first place in the SP8 category.
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The current four-cylinder engines from Mercedes-Benz exclusively feature spark plugs from NGK Spark Plug. The world’s leading spark plug producer is a longstanding development partner of the premium car manufacturer.
Read moreAugust 2015
en years ago, NGK Spark Plug Europe launched a “glow plug initiative” with the aim of significantly increasing NGK’s market share through innovative technology and a new fast-mover assortment, D-Power.
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NGK Spark Plug has achieved a major milestone in its production facility in Meung sur Loire, France.
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o raise funds for the Down’s Syndrome Association in the United Kingdom, Stuart Bayne (51), a Sales Manager from NGK Spark Plugs (UK), completed a sponsored cycle ride through five countries.
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A video is worth a thousand words. True to this motto, ignition and sensor specialist NGK Spark Plug Europe produces technical videos for its own channel on YouTube.
Read moreJuly 2015
NGK Spark Plug, the world’s leading glow plug manufacturer, is providing the European Aftermarket with an additional glow plug from the Company’s OE business: the NHTC glow plug CZ551.
Read moreJune 2015
NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD., the parent of NGK Spark Plug Europe GmbH, has decided to acquire all shares of UCI Acquisition Holdings (No.2) Corp (hereafter “UCI Acquisition”) from UCI Holdings Limited.
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NGK Spark Plug Europe starts VLN season with an own team
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The BMW i8 is the current flagship of the Bavarian premium brand. For the three-cylinder engine under the bonnet of the plug-in-hybrid car, BMW chose spark plugs from the world’s leading spark plug manufacturer, NGK Spark Plug.
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Following the resounding success of Sebastian Vettel with Scuderia Ferrari in the second round of the Formula One World Championship, NGK Spark Plug Europe, exclusive spark plug supplier to the team, congratulated both
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From the very first day, NGK Spark Plug has been the exclusive supplier of spark plugs for BMW’s Supersports Bike S1000RR, which hit the market in 2009.
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Since NGK Spark Plug Europe launched the V-Line assortment early in the 1990s, the company has sold around 300 million spark plugs from the range, making V-Line the most successful Aftermarket assortment.
Read moreNovember 2015
NGK Spark Plug – the world’s leading manufacturer of spark plugs, glow plugs and lambda sensors – has achieved another important milestone. The company is now exclusive supplier of ceramic glow plugs
Read moreOctober 2015
NGK Spark Plug, the world’s leading manufacturer of spark plugs, glow plugs and Lambda sensors has significantly expanded its Lambda sensor range for the Aftermarket.
Read moreOctober 2015
NGK Spark Plug’s RaciNGK Team has celebrated a huge success: In the ninth run of this year’s VLN endurance challenge, the crew took first place in the SP8 category.
Read moreOctober 2015
The current four-cylinder engines from Mercedes-Benz exclusively feature spark plugs from NGK Spark Plug. The world’s leading spark plug producer is a longstanding development partner of the premium car manufacturer.
Read moreAugust 2015
en years ago, NGK Spark Plug Europe launched a “glow plug initiative” with the aim of significantly increasing NGK’s market share through innovative technology and a new fast-mover assortment, D-Power.
Read moreAugust 2015
NGK Spark Plug has achieved a major milestone in its production facility in Meung sur Loire, France.
Read moreJuly 2015
o raise funds for the Down’s Syndrome Association in the United Kingdom, Stuart Bayne (51), a Sales Manager from NGK Spark Plugs (UK), completed a sponsored cycle ride through five countries.
Read moreJuly 2015
A video is worth a thousand words. True to this motto, ignition and sensor specialist NGK Spark Plug Europe produces technical videos for its own channel on YouTube.
Read moreJuly 2015
NGK Spark Plug, the world’s leading glow plug manufacturer, is providing the European Aftermarket with an additional glow plug from the Company’s OE business: the NHTC glow plug CZ551.
Read moreJune 2015
NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD., the parent of NGK Spark Plug Europe GmbH, has decided to acquire all shares of UCI Acquisition Holdings (No.2) Corp (hereafter “UCI Acquisition”) from UCI Holdings Limited.
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