Ever since NSK became the first company in Japan to produce bearings in 1916, we have continued a strong tradition of R&D pursuing the leading edge of technology. The result? Today, we hold a leading market share both in Japan and globally— not only for bearings, but also ball screws, linear guides, and a range of other products. We offer a broad range of advanced products to support manufacturing needs, and this diversified business provides a stable management portfolio. With a firm focus on the future, we are also leveraging NSK's technological strengths to develop new technologies and products that can deliver new value and provide solutions for a sustainable society.

In a world where component suppliers are often tied to a single large customer, NSK has always maintained its independence. We set our own business strategy to build on inter-field synergies and create new products and services unlike anything before, adding value for our customers around the world across an astonishing range of industries—from heavy machinery such as aircraft and machine tools to everyday items such as computers and smartphones. How does the NSK brand achieve its global reputation for high quality and reliability? Through our world-leading technology, elite talent, and a proactive company culture rooted in a “Change and Go Beyond” spirit. Going forward, we will maintain our position as a needed and trusted company by broadening our horizons and finding new and innovative ways to contribute to society through our technology.

NSK was one of the first Japanese manufacturing companies to expand its business outside Japan. After launching overseas exports in 1948, we began overseas production in countries such as Brazil, the U.S., and the U.K. in the 1970s, laying the foundation for our global business by manufacturing products locally. From the 1980s onward, we expanded our production lineup as our Japanese customers, primarily in the electric and automobile industries, expanded their global operations, and in the 1990s, we established production sites in countries including China, Indonesia, Thailand, and India against the backdrop of economic growth in emerging economies. We also operate technology centers around the world, including the U.S., Germany, Thailand, and China, to dynamically respond to developments in the global business environment and flexibly serve our customers. Our global network and local proximity to key industries is a critical factor to our success.