NGK Corporation (hereinafter, “NGK”) today announced that it has decided to establish a new production site for ceramics for semiconductor manufacturing equipment in Nomi City, Ishikawa Prefecture. It plans to invest approximately ¥70.0 billion on constructing a new plant, with mass production scheduled to commence in October 2029. Production at the new plant will be undertaken by NGK CERAMIC DEVI
NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter, “NGK”) announced that the development and early mass production of a porous protective layer for its thick-film laminated zirconia NOx sensor, developed and commercialized by NGK, has won the 72nd Okouchi Memorial Prize for Production (FY2025), presented by the Okouchi Memorial Foundation.
The Okouchi Prize was established in honor of Dr. Masatoshi Okouchi,
Nagoya, Japan — March 25, 2026 — NGK INSULATORS, LTD. today announced that Chiori Suzuki, who leads global battery application development for its EnerCera lithium-ion rechargeable battery business, has been named a finalist for the Women Leaders in Electronics Awards 2026, presented by Electronics Weekly (UK), in the category of Management / Small Team Leader of the Year.
The award recognizes
NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter, “NGK”) has successfully established mass production technology for its products using hydrogen combustion, as a result of a demonstration experiment*1 it has been conducting since June 2023 toward the practical application of hydrogen-fueled firing furnaces. By achieving a firing process that does not emit carbon dioxide (CO2), NGK aims to reduce annual CO2 emiss
NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter, “NGK”) and Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. (hereinafter, “Chubu Electric Power”) concluded an agreement to jointly conduct research aimed at practical application of kilns that burn ammonia. Through this joint research, the two companies aim to establish an ammonia-based firing process that does not emit carbon dioxide (CO2), thereby helping to achieve carbon neut
NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter, “NGK”) announced that it is supporting a demonstration experiment of Tohoku University’s Tsunami Balloon Project by manufacturing and supplying its ultra-thin and compact lithium-ion rechargeable battery, EnerCera®. This project aims to establish a new disaster prevention system that automatically deploys balloon-type evacuation markers in the event of a tsunami
NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter “NGK”), based in Nagoya, Japan, announced that it has been certified as an “Eco-First Company” under the Eco-First Program promoted by Japan’s Ministry of the Environment. NGK was recognized as an environmental front-runner based on its environmental conservation initiatives and its five commitments toward contributing to a sustainable society.
The Eco-First P
NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter “NGK”), based in Nagoya, Japan, announced that it has been selected as an “A List” company, the highest rating, in CDP Water Security. The selection was made by CDP, an international non-profit organization that operates an environmental information disclosure system. This marks the second consecutive year that NGK has been selected as an A List company, following
CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) and NGK Insulators, LTD. (NGK), a global leader in ceramic technology, are launching a new cross-platform campaign to showcase cutting-edge technological advancements and their role in shaping a sustainable future. The campaign highlights how advanced technologies are addressing global challenges and driving digital transformation.
NGK is the exclusive spons
NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter, “NGK”) announced that its CO2 sensor has been adopted as part of an onboard CO2 capture system for a Super Taikyu endurance race car made by Mazda Motor Corporation (head office: Hiroshima Prefecture; Representative Director, President and CEO: Masahiro Moro; hereinafter “Mazda”). The CO2 sensor was recognized for its ability to operate under harsh race conditio
NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter, “NGK”) will triple its production capacity for the Translucent Alumina Wafer by fiscal 2027 to meet growing demand for chiplet integration, a key technology in advanced fields such as AI and autonomous driving. Through this expansion, the NGK Group aims to establish a stable supply system and achieve net sales of 20 billion yen in the high-performance semiconduc
NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter “NGK”) today announced that it will invest a total of ¥8.96 billion in FM INDUSTRIES, INC. (President: David Miller; Head Office: California, U.S.A.; hereinafter “FMI”), a subsidiary that manufactures components for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, to increase production capacity by approximately 1.2 times. With production scheduled to begin in January 2027
