Niterra Co., Ltd. (OTCMKTS: NGKSY) is a Japan‐based manufacturer specializing in advanced ceramic technologies and automotive components. Formerly known as NGK Spark Plug Co., Ltd., the company rebranded as Niterra in April 2023 to reflect its broadened focus on environmental and energy solutions. Niterra’s core business centers on the design, development and production of ceramic-based products for the transportation, electronics and environmental sectors.
In the automotive arena, Niterra is best known for its spark plugs, ignition coils and oxygen sensors, which are supplied to a broad range of global vehicle manufacturers. The company also produces diesel particulate filters, NOx storage catalysts and other emission control modules aimed at reducing pollutants from internal combustion engines. Beyond traditional automotive components, Niterra leverages its ceramic expertise to manufacture substrates for semiconductor packages, components for wireless communication devices and other technical ceramics used in industrial applications.
Niterra operates a worldwide network of production sites, sales offices and R&D centers spanning Japan, North America, Europe and Asia. Since its founding in 1936, the company has invested heavily in research and development to advance next-generation energy and environmental technologies, including materials for fuel cells and hydrogen storage systems. With headquarters in Aichi Prefecture and a staff of several thousand employees, Niterra continues to pursue innovation in ceramics chemistry and sustainable mobility solutions.
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