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  • NGK Recognized as an “Eco-First Company” by Japan’s Ministry of the Environment

    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 Selected as an “A List” Company, the Highest Rating, in CDP Water Security for Two Consecutive Years

    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 and NGK Insulators launch global campaign showcasing innovation for a sustainable future

    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

  • CO2 Sensor Fitted to Mazda Super Taikyu Endurance Race Car for the First Time

    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

  • Expansion of U.S. Production Site for Components for Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment

    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

  • Selected for NEDO’s Research and Development Project of the Enhanced Infrastructures for Post-5G Information and Communication Systems

    NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter “NGK”) today announced that its Research and Development of Thin Film Lithium Niobate (TFLN) Optical Technology for the Industrialization of Optical Quantum Computers has been selected for the Research and Development Project of the Enhanced Infrastructures for Post-5G Information and Communication Systems (Quantum Industrialization) of the New Energy and Industr

  • NGK’s Ultra-Thin, Compact Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery “EnerCera” Now Available on CoreStaff Online Semiconductor and Electronic Components E-Commerce Site

    NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter, “NGK”) has launched sales of its ultra-thin, compact lithium-ion rechargeable battery series EnerCera® on CoreStaff Online, a semiconductor and electronic components e-commerce site.
    EnerCera is an ultra-thin, compact lithium-ion rechargeable battery. By employing NGK’s proprietary crystal-oriented ceramic positive electrode plate in a semi-solid battery, it

  • NGK Expands Ceramic Technology into Direct Air Capture for Carbon Neutrality

    NGK Insulators, Ltd. announced new progress in applying its century-long ceramic technology expertise to Direct Air Capture (DAC), a key solution for achieving global carbon neutrality by 2050. At a media briefing held at the company’s headquarters in Nagoya, NGK presented its proprietary DAC innovations and discussed their role in the future energy transition.
    The briefing featured presentatio

  • Commenced Development of Antenna Circuit Substrates Using Quartz-Glass Bonded Wafers for Higher Precision In- vehicle Radar Contributing to Passenger Safety and Convenience in Vehicles

    NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter “NGK”) and the Fraunhofer Gesellschaft (FHG-IZM (located in Berlin, Germany; hereinafter “FHG-IZM”) and Fraunhofer Gesellschaft -FHR (located in Wachtberg, Germany; hereinafter “FHG-FHR”)), a German research institute in the field of science and technology, started the joint development of antenna circuit substrates for In-vehicle radar using quartz-glass bonded w

  • NGK Selected as “Supplier Engagement Leader,” the Highest Rating, in CDP Supplier Engagement Assessment

    NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter “NGK”) has been selected as a Supplier Engagement Leader, the highest rating in the fiscal 2024 CDP Supplier Engagement Assessment. The selection was made by CDP, an international non-profit organization that operates an environmental information disclosure system.
    CDP is an international non-profit organization that discloses environmental data obtained from

  • NAS Battery Handover Ceremony Held at Hungarian State-Owned Energy Company MVM

    NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter, “NGK”) announces that a handover ceremony was held following the completion of installation and test operation of a NAS™ batteries for storing electric energy ordered by MVM Balance Zrt., a subsidiary of the Hungarian state-owned energy company MVM Group, through Duna Center Therm Uzemi Szolgaltato Kft., a Hungarian engineering company.
    The NAS batteries have

  • NGK Makes Asia-Pacific Climate Leaders List for Three Years in a Row

    NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter “NGK”) has been selected for the Asia-Pacific Climate Leaders list jointly compiled by the Financial Times (U.K.) and Statista, a German research firm. NGK has achieved a high ranking on this list for three years in a row.
    The Asia-Pacific Climate Leaders list selects companies in the Asia-Pacific region that contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG)

  • NGK Successfully Identifies New Business Proposals in Demonstration Tests of Application Search Using Original AI

    NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter “NGK”) based in Nagoya, Japan, and Stockmark Inc. (hereinafter “Stockmark”) based in Minato-ku, Tokyo, have been carrying out demonstration tests using original artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the precision and speed of searches for new applications for NGK’s products and technologies and these tests have successfully identified promising new business prop

  • NGK Group’s Manufacturing Site in Poland Concludes First VPPA ~ Contribute toward Carbon Neutrality by Purchasing Environmental Value Derived from Renewable Energy

    NGK CERAMICS POLSKA SP. Z O.O. (hereinafter “NGK Ceramics Poland”), a subsidiary of NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter “NGK”) based in Gliwice, Silesia Province, has entered into a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) with Helios Renewable Energy SP. Z O.O., a solar power generation company in Poland. It is the first NGK Group company to enter into such an agreement.VPPA is an agreement whereby

  • NGK Selected as an “A List” Company, the Highest Rating, in CDP Water Security

    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 for 2024. The selection was made by CDP, an international non-profit organization that operates an environmental information disclosure system.
    CDP is an international non-profit organization that discloses environmental data obt

  • Initiation of Joint Research for Achieving High Accuracy in Evaluating Thermal Diffusivity of Silicon Nitride Ceramic Substrates

    The AIST Group (consisting of National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) and AIST Solutions Co.) and NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (NGK) have embarked on joint research regarding validating methods for evaluating thermal diffusivity of silicon nitride ceramic substrates used for power semiconductor components (power semiconductor modules) and other such applications. Through

  • NGK named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices Asia Pacific Index (DJSI Asia Pacific) for the Ninth Consecutive Year

    NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter "NGK") based in Nagoya, Japan, announced that it has been selected for the ninth consecutive year as a constituent company in the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index (“DJSI Asia Pacific”), which is one of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (“DJSI”), a globally iconic environmental, social, governance (ESG) investment index.
    The DJSI is a leading ESG i

  • NGK Receives an Order for NAS Batteries for a Renewable Energy Business in Hungary

    NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter, “NGK”) announces that it has received an order for NAS® batteries for storing electric energy from Greenergy Triotechnik Kft., renewable energy provider in Hungary, member of Greenergy Holdings, through Duna Center Therm Uzemi Szolgaltato Kft., a Hungarian engineering company.
    NAS batteries will be installed inside Greenergy-Power’s solar power station to curb

  • Exhibition at CEATEC 2024

    NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter, “NGK”) announces that it will exhibit its technologies in the General Exhibits area of CEATEC 2024, to be held at Makuhari Messe (Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture) from October 15 (Tue.) to October 18 (Fri.). On the 15th, vice president will give a lecture about well-being with ultra-thin and compact lithium-ion rechargeable battery, “EnerCera”, at a Special Venue wi

  • NGK Receives an Order for NAS Batteries for a Grid Storage Battery Demonstration Project at a State-Owned Energy Company in Hungary

    NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter, “NGK”) announces that it has received an order for NAS®batteries for storing electric energy from MVM Balance Zrt., a subsidiary of the Hungarian state-owned energy company MVM Group, through Duna Center Therm Uzemi Szolgaltato Kft., a Hungarian engineering company.
    NAS batteries will be installed inside the power station of MVM Balance for use in a grid stor

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