News - 25 October 2021 07:00

NGK REPORT 2021

We are pleased to announce release of "NGK REPORT 2021" and “NGK Sustainability Data Book 2021.”

NGK REPORT 2021
NGK Sustainability Data book 2021

Message from the President
An era of transformation has arrived for the NGK Group. The needs and expectations of society are
changing fast. As a corporate group built on pursuing solutions to social issues, we must change too.
Guided by the NGK Group Vision announced in April 2021, and equipped with our unique ceramic
technologies, the NGK Group is embarking on a journey of new growth.

President
Shigeru Kobayashi

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About NGK Group

NGK Insulators (NGK) is a leading company in the field of ceramics. Since its foundation in 1919, NGK has used its unique ceramic technology to develop numerous ground-breaking products that solve social issues. Today, NGK is active in more than 20 countries worldwide, with business foci including mobility, energy, IT, and industry.

While establishing the world's top share in HONEYCERAM® ceramics for catalyst carriers that purify harmful components contained in automobile exhaust gas, NGK has built on this to also develop new products and businesses with ceramics that actively reduce the strain on our global environment. Furthermore, NGK’s products include the energy storage system “NAS®” battery, in addition to the compact, thin and high-energy-density lithium-ion rechargeable battery “EnerCera®” line, vital tools for sustainable energy infrastructure.

Through providing innovative, high-quality products, NGK is committed to contributing to our society. In order to create a future where people can coexist with nature, NGK will continue to develop and provide products that support social infrastructure while preserving the environment.

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Yusuke Inoue

Press contact Corporate Communications Department ngk-cc@ngk.co.jp

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