Company Profile

Who we are

Niterra is one of the leading automotive and technical ceramics suppliers, with its corporate headquarters in Nagoya, Japan and sales organizations and production facilities all over the world. With more than 14,500 employees, the company’s activities generate a total annual turnover of around 3.1 billion euros worldwide. Niterra is represented on all continents and has 41 group companies, 24 production plants, and five technical centers.

EMEA Region

Niterra'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 32% of Niterra´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 center in Germany. 

Regional Headquarter
NGK SPARK PLUG EUROPE GmbH

Harkortstr. 41

40880 Ratingen

Germany


Tel. : +49 2102 974-470

Fax : +49 2102 974-148


DACH
NGK SPARK PLUG EUROPE GmbH

Harkortstr. 41

40881 Ratingen

Germany


Tel. : +49 2102 974-470

Fax : +49 2102 974-149


EASTERN EUROPE
NGK SPARK PLUG EUROPE GMBH
Sp. z o.o.

Przedstawicielstwo w Polsce

ul. Tadeusza Rejtana 17 lok. 10

02-516 Warszawa


Tel. : 0048 (0)22 646 35 60

Fax : 0048 (22) 646 27 46


EURASIA
LLC NGK SPARK PLUG (Eurasia)

Ochakovskoe Highway 34

Business Center West Park Office 502

119530


Tel. : +7 (495) 269 00 31

Fax : +7 (495) 269 00 32


FRANA
NGK SPARK PLUG (France) S.A.S.

Immeuble L’ASTRALE

9 Avenue REAUMUR

CS 50009


Tel. : 0033 (0)1 55 60 27 00

Fax : 0033 (0)1 41 10 80 66


MIDDLE EAST
NGK SPARK PLUG ME FZE

P.O. Box 17859

JAFZA South Zone

Dubai - U.A.E.


Tel. : +971 4 8807244

Fax : +971 4 8807255


NORTHERN EUROPE
NGK SPARK PLUG EUROPE GmbH

Harkortstr. 41

40880 Ratingen

Germany


Tel. : +49 2102 974-470

Fax : +49 2102 974-148


SOUTH AFRICA
NGK SPARK PLUG SA

Bantry Park
41 Jansen Ave

Jet Park

South Africa


Tel.: +2711 418 7900

Fax: +2711 418 7920


SOUTHERN EUROPE - IBERICA
NGK SPARK PLUG EUROPE GmbH

Frederic Mompou

2ø, 3a, 08960 Sant Just Desvern

Barcelona, Spain


Tel. : 0034 (0) 93 480 22 99

Fax : 0034 (0) 93 499 02 31


SOUTHERN EUROPE - ITALY
NGK SPARK PLUG EUROPE GmbH

Via delle Azalee 15

20090 Buccinasco (MI)

Italy


Tel. : 0039 (0)2 488 869 1

Fax : 0039 (0)2 4884 2717


SOUTH EAST EUROPE
NGK SPARK PLUG EUROPE GmbH

Büyükdere Cad. 201

TR-34394 4.Levent

Turkey


Tel. : 0090 (0) 212 325 88 28

Fax : 0090 (0) 212 325 88 29


UNITED KINGDOM
NGK SPARK PLUG (UK) Ltd

Hemel Hempstead

Herts

HP2 4SD


Tel. : 01442 281000

Fax : 01442 281001


Niterra: A new company name

Considering the sustainable business objectives and the long term shift away from ICE, the name ‘NGK SPARK PLUG’ no longer accurately described the company’s future direction. Therefore, a new name has been chosen. Niterra is a coined word combining the Latin words ‘niteo’/‘shine’ and ‘terra/earth’. It expresses the company’s desire to not only contribute to a sustainable society, but also one that makes the earth shine. The well-known brands NGK Ignition Parts and NTK Vehicle Electronics will continue to be used for Niterra’s respective businesses.

Circle in green, yellow and grey marking different business areas of Niterra

Business Areas

The majority of our business activities involve automotive components in the areas of OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and IAM (Independent Aftermarket). The two brands NGK & NTK offer a combined portfolio of nine, continually updated product lines, covering more than 60,000 applications. Every range delivers extremely high vehicle coverage. Customer service, product availability and fast distribution are top priorities. But our excellence goes one step further. Niterra provides a wide range of added value - as clever packaging, cataloguing or tailored technical trainings.

Technical Center

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 analyses. 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.

We have to be ahead of our time, increase our opportunities and possibilities, and go beyond the expectations.

Shinichi Odo

Representative Director and Chairman of the board Chief Executive Officer President 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 Niterra EMEA GmbH and Corporate Officer of the Global Headquarter in Japan

Related links

Around the Globe

Niterra is a true global player with subsidiaries and partners all around the world.

Press Office

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

Job Opportunities

NGK provides exciting job opportunities in all corporate areas.