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IGNITION & SENSOR 1979 Foundation of
SPECIALIST NGK SPARK PLUG

Founded in 1936, the NGK SPARK PLUG Corporate Group, Deutschland GmbH
known around the globe as a leading manufacturer of
spark plugs, has always developed ceramics as its core Launch of the 1982
competence. Over the years, the company has established sensor brand NTK
a track record of successfully applying the expertise gained 1989 NGK SPARK PLUG
in the field of ceramics to other areas to create new value. Deutschland Production plant in
Today, NGK SPARK PLUG is a leading manufacturer of O­ rléans (FR) and Technical
i­gnition parts and vehicle electronics both for OEMs (Orig- becomes NGK SPARK
inal Equipment Manufacturers) and the IAM (Independent Center in Ratingen (DE)
Aftermarket) with over 80 years of experience. A total of PLUG EUROPE start operation
41 subsidiaries, 29 produc­tion­plants, 4 Technical Centers
and 16,000 ­employees around the world ensure optimum Launch of V-Line, 1991
p­ roc­ esses and a great wealth of knowledge. the most successful
The world leader in spark plugs and oxygen sensors, ­ spark plug assortment
NGK SPARK PLUG has built a strong reputation for quality,
r­eliability and a commitment to excellence. Now as then, 1997 First lambda sensor for
the ignition and sensor specialist is dedicated to providing the Aftermarket available
customers with world-class products and services.
In order to react more quickly to the global and region­ Launch of NGK ignition 2012
al changes of the market and the NGK SPARK PLUG coils for the Aftermarket
e­ nvironment, the company has switched from a central to
a regional company management model. ­As a result, NGK 2014 Introduction of NTK
SPARK PLUG EUROPE GmbH, based in Ratingen, Germa- exhaust gas temperature
ny, be­came the EMEA ­Regional Headquarter in 2017 and sensors
has extended its responsibility from only Europe to include
Middle East and Africa. Today, the EMEA markets are key Acquisition of Wells, 2015
to NGK SPARK PLUG’s s­ uccess, making up 25 percent of a leading producer of
NGK SARK PLUG’s total global sales.
ignition coils and
sensors in the U.S.

2016 Launch of NTK MAP/MAF NGK SPARK PLUG EUROPE
sensors for the Aftermarket takes over responsibility for
the EMEA region
2017
Opening of the new Regional
Distribution Center in
Duisburg, Germany

2018 Launch of NTK engine
speed & position sensors
for the Aftermarket