The relocation is a further step in the company’s 2030 Long-Term Management Plan, ‘NITTOKU BX’ which provides a framework for the complete transformation of NGK SPARK PLUG into an environmentally sustainable company for a wide variety of future needs. This plan includes the development of a ‘new way of working’ that involves a flexible work environment. In addition, it will facilitate the creation of innovations based on new ideas, as well as the breaking down of organisational, communication and external barriers, to create diverse points of contact. These new premises are designed to meet the goals of ‘NITTOKU BX’.
Situated between the 16th–19th floors of the URBANNET NAGOYA nexta BUILDING – which is currently under construction – the new global head office will cover a total of 4,400m2. The new, easy-to-access premises will be equipped with a café, a showroom and stress-free internet connections. More open communication and targeted zoning of the floors will be hallmarks of the new headquarters, as the company strives to further accelerate innovation.
In addition, the new head office will be home to many major new initiatives. These include a face recognition security system, a transition to a paperless way of working and the introduction of a ‘Dokodemo Extension System’ that facilitates calls from home or on business trips. Moreover, non-territorial workspaces will be present on all floors and office space will include a green visibility rate of at least 10% to reduce stress and fatigue.
“The relocation of our global head office functions to the URBANNET NAGOYA nexta BUILDING in Nagoya perfectly symbolises the transformative path we are on,” says Damien Germès the President & CEO of NGK SPARK PLUG EUROPE GmbH, Regional President EMEA and Corporate Officer of the Global Headquarters in Japan. “This new state-of-the-art facility is designed with our 2040 vision – ‘Beyond ceramics, eXceeding imagination’ – in mind. The new head office will help us strengthen various corporate functions as the company changes drastically beyond the current way.”
The new premises will house around 500 employees. Remote work will be promoted, with the number of office seats reduced to 70% of the full capacity. The departments present at the building will include the Strategic Headquarters (Digital Transformation [DX], Corporate Strategy, Strategic Human Resources etc.), Business Partner Companies (General Administration, Personnel Labour, Accounting & Finance, Supply Chain Management [SCM] etc.), Secretarial Office and Mobility Business Company (MBC).
A decision regarding the use of the previous Mizuho-ku head office after the relocation has not yet been made as some functions will remain in the previously used building. There will be no impact on production due to the relocation. The company’s legal registration address, however, will continue to be 14-18 Takatsuji-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8525.
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Read moreAugust 2023
Niterra, the world’s leading ignition and vehicle electronics specialist, has named David Loy, currently Vice President Aftermarket EMEA, as General Manager Global Aftermarket Business and Digital Platforms within the Mobility Business Company (MBC), which belongs to the company’s Japanese headquarters, effective as of 01 September 2023.
Read moreJuly 2023
Niterra, the world’s leading ignition and vehicle electronics specialist, has once again scored highly in its EMEA Aftermarket Customer Satisfaction Survey in 2023.
Read moreJuly 2023
Niterra, the world's leading ignition and automotive electronics specialist, has added more precious metal spark plugs to its already extensive range of aftermarket spark plugs. The nine new Laser Iridium references, most of which follow Niterra's OE business, cover vehicles from BMW, Citroen, Honda, Opel, Peugeot, Subaru and Toyota.
Read moreJune 2023
As the world's leading ignition and vehicle electronics specialist, Niterra (formerly NGK SPARK PLUG) announces the launch of its new exhaust and differential pressure sensors (EDPS). The addition of these sensors further strengthens the NTK Vehicle Electronics brand portfolio.
Read moreMay 2023
Niterra, the world's leading ignition and automotive electronics specialist, has expanded its aftermarket offering with 29 new state-of-the-art ignition coils for global automakers including Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Toyota and Opel.
Read moreApril 2023
Niterra, the world’s leading ignition and vehicle electronics specialist, is pleased to announce the introduction of the brand NTK as a distinct brand in TecDoc. The move will see the uncoupling of products offered by the company’s NGK Ignition Parts and NTK Vehicle Electronics brands in TecDoc and the implementation of two separate TecDoc brand keys. Both brands have previously been listed under the brand NGK with the brand key 0015. While NGK will continue with brand key 0015, the NTK brand will be found under brand key 5414.
Read moreFebruary 2023
Following on from last year’s announcement regarding its upcoming English name change to ‘Niterra’, NGK SPARK PLUG is proud to reveal to the world its new Group and Corporate Logo. This will be officially adopted by the company in conjunction with the name change to ‘Niterra’, which will take place at the beginning of April 2023.
Read moreJanuary 2023
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Read more