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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 LauEnLEcVChETHoRIfCOtLhNEeICS1982
spark plugs, has always developed ceramics as its core sensor brand NTK
competence. Over the years, the company has established
a track record of successfully applying the expertise gained 1989 NGK SPARK PLUG Production plant in
in the field of ceramics to other areas to create new value. DEUTSCHLAND Orléans (FR) and Technical
Today, NGK SPARK PLUG is a leading manufacturer of becomes NGK SPARK
ignition parts and vehicle electronics both for OEMs (Orig- PLUG EUROPE Center in Ratingen (DE)
inal Equipment Manufacturers) and the IAM (Independent start operation
Aftermarket) with over 80 years of experience. A total of 1991
43 subsidiaries, 24 production plants, 5 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 and NTK have 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 regional coils for the Aftermarket
changes of the market and the NGK and NTK environment,
the company has switched from a central to a regional com- 2014 Introduction of NTK
pany management model. As a result, NGK SPARK PLUG exhaust gas temperature
EUROPE GmbH, based in Ratingen, Germany, became the sensors
EMEA Regional Headquarter in 2017 and has extended its
responsibility from only Europe to include Middle East and Acquisition of Wells, 2015
Africa. Today, the EMEA markets are key to NGK SPARK a leading producer of
PLUG’s success, making up 25 percent of NGK’s total
global sales. ignition coils and
sensors in the U.S.
Facebook
facebook.com/ngkntk.emea 2016 Launch of NTK MAP/MAF NGK SPARK PLUG EUROPE
sensors for the Aftermarket takes over responsibility for
YouTube
youtube.com/ngksparkplugeurope the EMEA region 2017

LinkedIn Opening of the new
linkedin.com/company/ngk-spark-plug-europe-gmbh Regional Distribution Center

in Duisburg, Germany