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IGNITION & SENSOR 1979 Foundation of
SPECIALIST NGK SPARK PLUG
Deutschland GmbH
Founded in 1936, the NGK SPARK PLUG Corporate Group,
known around the globe as a leading manufacturer of LauVnEcHh IoCfLthEe1982
spark plugs, has always developed ceramics as its core sensoErLbErCaTnRdONNTIKCS
competence. Over the years, the company has established 1989 NGK SPARK PLUG
a track record of successfully applying the expertise gained Deutschland Production plant in
in the field of ceramics to other areas to create new value. becomes NGK SPARK Orléans (FR) and Technical
Today, NGK SPARK PLUG is a leading manufacturer of PLUG EUROPE
ignition parts and vehicle electronics both for OEMs (Orig- Center in Ratingen (DE)
inal Equipment Manufacturers) and the IAM (Independent start operation 1991
Aftermarket) with over 80 years of experience. A total of
41 subsidiaries, 29 production plants, 4 Technical Centers Launch of V-Line,
and 14,500 employees around the world ensure optimum the most successful
processes and a great wealth of knowledge. spark plug assortment
The world leader in spark plugs and oxygen sensors,
NGK SPARK PLUG has built a strong reputation for quality, 1997 First lambda sensor for
reliability and a commitment to excellence. Now as then, the Aftermarket available
the ignition and sensor specialist is dedicated to providing
customers with world-class products and services. Launch of NGK ignition 2012
In order to react more quickly to the global and region- coils for the Aftermarket
al changes of the market and the NGK SPARK PLUG
environment, the company has switched from a central to 2014 Introduction of NTK
a regional company management model. As a result, NGK exhaust gas temperature
SPARK PLUG EUROPE GmbH, based in Ratingen, Germa- sensors
ny, became the EMEA Regional Headquarter in 2017 and
has extended its responsibility from only Europe to include Acquisition of Wells, 2015
Middle East and Africa. Today, the EMEA markets are key a leading producer of
to NGK SPARK PLUG’s success, making up 25 percent of
NGK SPARK 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