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- Niterra Co., Ltd., along with its worldwide affiliates, specializes in the production and distribution of advanced automotive components, a diverse range of technical ceramics, and related solutions internationally. The company delivers ignition products for internal combustion engines, encompassing spark plugs for both original equipment and aftermarket applications, as well as glow plugs. It also supplies various vehicle electronics, such as oxygen, NOx, and temperature sensors, alongside engine speed and position sensors. Beyond automotive, Niterra creates sophisticated ceramic items, including semiconductor packages and substrates essential for electronics and smart devices, alongside materials for semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The firm’s offerings extend to fine ceramics like wear-resistant components and ultrasonic transducers, and a comprehensive selection of cutting tools. Furthermore, Niterra is involved in medical technology, providing products such as medical oxygen concentrators. The company markets its ignition components under the established NGK brand, while its sensors, technical ceramics, and medical devices are known under the NTK brand. Headquartered in Nagoya, Japan, Niterra Co., Ltd. was established in 1936 as NGK Spark Plug Co., Ltd., and officially adopted its current name in April 2023 to reflect its broader commitment to sustainable growth and diversification into new fields like mobility, environment & energy, and communications.