Foundation of NGK SPARK PLUG Deutschland GmbH 1979 NGK SPARK PLUG Deutschland becomes NGK SPARK PLUG EUROPE 1989 Production plant in Orléans (FR) and Technical Center in Ratingen (DE) start operation Launch of V-Line, the most successful spark plug assortment 1991 First lambda sensor for the Aftermarket available 1997 Introduction of NTK exhaust gas temperature sensors 2014 Launch of NTK MAP/MAF sensors for the Aftermarket 2016 NGK SPARK PLUG EUROPE takes over responsibility for the EMEA region Opening of the new Regional Distribution Center in Duisburg, Germany 2017 Launch of NTK engine speed & position sensors for the Aftermarket 2018 Launch of NTK exhaust gas recirculation valves for the Aftermarket 2022 Launch of NTK exhaust gas & differential pressure sensors for the Aftermarket 2023 IGNITION & SENSOR SPECIALIST Since its foundation in 1936, the Niterra Group (formerly NGK SPARK PLUG) has been exploring the possibilities of ceramics. With more than 85 years of industry experience, today, Niterra is one of the world’s leading technical ceramics and automotive suppliers. Over the years, the company has established a track record of successfully applying the expertise gained in the field of ceramics to other areas to create new value. The automotive side of the company specialises in the fields of ignition parts and vehicle electronics, with Niterra being a leading manufacturer of spark plugs and oxygen sensors both for OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and the IAM (Independent Aftermarket) across the globe. A total of 69 group companies, 34 production plants, 5 Technical Centres, 3 Venture Labs and around 16,200 employees worldwide ensure optimum processes and a great wealth of knowledge. At the same time, the company is transforming its organisation and business portfolio in more sustainability-driven directions. Four business fields have been identified for this purpose: Mobility, Medical, Environment & Energy and Communications. As the world leader in spark plugs and oxygen sensors, Niterra is renowned for its outstanding commitment to quality, technology and research & development. Now as then, the ignition and sensor specialist is dedicated to providing customers with state-of-the-art products and services. In order to react more quickly to the global and regional changes of the market and the Niterra environment, the company has switched from a central to a regional company management model. Niterra’s activities in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are managed by Niterra EMEA with its regional headquarters (RHQ) located in Ratingen, Germany. The RHQ plays an important role within Niterra worldwide, with its EMEA sales alone accounting for 23% of the company’s global turnover. Cover Image: stock.adobe.com/xmentoys NGK SPARK PLUG becomes Niterra 2023 Launch of the sensor brand NTK 1982 Launch of NGK ignition coils for the Aftermarket 2012 Acquisition of Wells, a leading producer of ignition coils and sensors in the U.S. 2015
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