| 1936-11-11 |
On November 11 1936, NGK SPARK PLUG Co., Ltd. was founded in Nagoya, Japan with a start-up capital of one million yen. |
| 1936-11-11 |
On November 11, 1936 NGK SPARK PLUG Co., Ltd. was founded in Nagoya, Japan with a start-up capital of one million yen. Only a year later, the young company already began delivering its first spark plugs; the cornerstone for future growth. |
| 1937 |
Only a year later, the young company already began delivering its first spark plugs; the cornerstone for future growth. |
| 1949 |
The company’s initial public offering in 1949 cleared the path for the production of technical ceramics applicable in different areas. |
| 1949 |
The company’s initial public offering in 1949 cleared the path for the production of technical ceramics applicable in different areas. In addition, the brand name NTK was created. |
| 1958 |
In 1958, the company then began with the development of ceramic cutting tools and inserts – still one of the most important divisions to this day. |
| 1975 |
In 1975, NGK SPARK PLUG started operation in Europe by establishing its first European subsidiary in England. |
| 1979 |
Four years later, in 1979, NGK SPARK PLUG Deutschland GmbH began operating in Ratingen. |
| 1979 |
In 1979, NGK SPARK PLUG Deutschland GmbH was founded in Ratingen. |
| 1989 |
The German subsidiary was renamed NGK SPARK PLUG EUROPE GmbH in 1989 and took over responsibility for the European business. |
| 1989 |
The German subsidiary was renamed NGK SPARK PLUG Europe GmbH in 1989 and took over responsibility for the European business. |
| 2015-05 |
Since May 2015, Niterra holds all shares relating to Wells Manufacturing, a leading supplier of vehicle electronics components in the automotive business. |
