NGK Spark Plugs

NGK is the World Leader when it comes to spark plugs. NGK, excels in making spark plugs for virtually every automotive, motorcycle, marine and small engine application.

In 1966 NGK Spark Plugs (USA), Inc.was established as a subsidiary of NGK Spark Plug Co, Ltd., of Japan. Its purpose was to establish and develop a market in the United States for NGK spark plugs and NTK ceramic products.

Starting with a single product in 1936, NGK's extraordinary growth can be attributed to a philosophy of manufacturing the product where it is going to be used. In fact, a substantial number of NGK Spark Plugs and oxygen sensors sold in the United States are made right here in America. Working closely with manufacturers in developing products tailored specifically to their needs has proven to be beneficial for NGK. The most tangible manifestations of the success of the NGK philosophy have been the construction of fourteen factories in eight nations throughout the world, as well as NGK Spark Plugs being specified as original equipment by the majority of the world's auto manufacturers. NGK's commitment to excellence evolved through the years, into an ambitious research and development program. At the core of superior spark plug technology, ceramics spawned the creation of NTK Technical Ceramics.

That same commitment became the driving force in the development of additional lines of products such as NGK Wire Sets, NTK Oxygen Sensors, NTK Knock Sensors and a variety of other NTK sensors It also resulted in a series of world firsts for the industry. These included:

* Introduction of copper core spark plugs to the consumer market.
* The pioneering development of new ceramics and its revolutionary application to integrated computer circuitry.
* Introduction of the "V-Groove" spark plug, which proved ideal for clean-burning, lower-emission engines.
* Introduction of Iridium spark plugs for OEM and performance markets.
* Continuing anti-pollution and environmental efforts.