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NTN is one of the world’s largest bearing producers.
With manufacturing plants throughout the world, NTN
is a leading bearing supplier to both the industrial
and automotive markets. Founded in 1918, NTN has long
been recognized for the most stringent quality standards
in the industry and counts some of the most recognized
industrial and automotive brand names as its customers.
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2008-06-16 | PRESS RELEASE
NTN Corporation Forms NTN HOUDATSU SHIMIZU CORPORATION For Extra Large Size Bearing Production
- Mt Prospect, IL
NTN Corporation has announced it will establish the solely owned NTN HOUNDATSU SHIMIZU CORPORATION located in the city of Hakui, Ishikawa Prefecture (Japan) to manufacture extra large size bearings. In response to growing demand for extra large size bearings used in large-scale equipment such as construction machinery and wind turbine facilities, NTN has decided to increase its capacity for this product by creating a new company. While NTN manufactures extra large size bearings at Kuwana Works, forming a new company in Hakui, Ishikawa will provide local Monozukuri (production) technology that can cover all processes and allow for full-scale bearing production. Companies providing such services include NTN HAKUI CORPORATION for turning processes, HAKUI MARUZEN CORPORATION for forging expertise as well as other companies that provide heat-treating techniques for large bearings. Scheduled to start operation with about 100 employees in October 2009, this facility is expected to expand to become the core of NTN’s extra large size bearing production.
Image of NTN HOUDATSU SHIMIZU CORPORATION
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2008-06-16 | PRESS RELEASE
NTN Corporation Purchases Shares of SNR Roulements
- Mt. Prospect, IL
NTN Corporation has increased its shareholding in SNR Roulements, a wholly owned subsidiary of Renault, to 51% in order to expand its bearing business in Europe. NTN and Renault have been building a long-term relationship after NTN and Renault established a joint venture in 1998 to produce CVJ’s. NTN plans to expand its bearing business on the strong partnership already built between the two companies. By having an equity participation in SNR, the largest bearing manufacturer in France, and one of the major bearing companies in the world, NTN hopes to increase its presence in Europe by combining the engineering, production and research and development capabilities of both companies.
About SNR:
• Production portfolio:
Ball bearings, Tapered roller bearings, precision bearings, clutch release bearings, Spherical roller bearings, cylindrical roller bearings and others.
• History
Started production of bearings in 1880
Established SRO (Schmid de Roost Oerlikon)
Renault purchased SRO and renamed it to SNR
• Production locations
5 (France), 1 (Brazil), 1(Romania), and 1 (Italy), 1 (research center in France)
• Sales office locations
2 (France), 3 (Germany), 1(Italy), 1(Morocco), 1(Argentina), 1(USA), 1(Japan)
• Number of employees
4,000 (SNR group)
• Customers
Renault, Automobile makers in USA and Europe and industrial companies
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2008-06-16 | PRESS RELEASE
NTN Expands European CVJ Business by Acquiring SETFORGE’s Crézancy Plant
- Mt Prospect, IL
NTN Transmission Europe, a constant velocity manufacturing subsidiary of NTN Corporation, has acquired France’s leading forging manufacturer SETFORGE’s Crézancy Plant. The Crézancy Plant is NTE’s main forging supplier, supplying about 50% of NTE’s total forging procurement. High-level forging techniques for CVJ parts are practiced, including an in-house capability to design and manufacture dies.
The new company, NTN Transmissions Europe Crézancy, located in Crézancy (Picardie, Aisne, France) will manage the development, manufacturing and sales of CVJ outer ring forgings. Establishing a stable procurement system for CVJ parts will allow NTN to expand its local procurement as well as increase its CVJ market share in Europe. Combining NTN’s forging know-how with the Crézancy Plant techniques will increase product development time, further quality improvements and reduce costs.
About SETFORGE:
Business Lines: Development, manufacturing, and sales of forgings for automobiles and industrial machinery
Established: 1906
Headquarters: France
Production locations: 4 plants (excluding Crézancy Plant) in France
Sales office locations: 1 (Germany), 1 (Spain), 1 (India), 1 (Taiwan), 2 (USA)
Forging from Crézancy Plant
NTN brand CVJs
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2008-03-17 | PRESS RELEASE
NTN Bearing Corporation of America earns recognition as a John Deere "Partner-level Supplier" For 2007
- Mt. Prospect, IL
NTN has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2007 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The Partner-level status is Deere & Company's highest supplier rating. The Osaka, Japan-based company was selected for the honor in recognition of its dedication to providing products and service of outstanding quality, as well as, its commitment to continuous improvement. NTN employees accepted the recognition during formal ceremonies held on February 19, 2008 in Davenport, IA.
NTN supplies bearings of all types to many John Deere locations around the world. Suppliers who participate in the Achieving Excellence program are evaluated annually in several key performance categories, including quality, cost management, delivery, technical support and wavelength, which is a measure of responsiveness. John Deere Supply Management created the program in 1991 to provide a supplier evaluation and feedback process that promotes continuous improvement.
Award Ceremony
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| 2008-01-14
NTN Product Training School (formerly NTN Distributor Training School)
Introducing the 2008 NTN Product Training School schedule. The NTN Product Training School is an intensive
3-day course that will jump start the newer
distributor employee and give deeper understanding to
the experienced. Classroom lectures cover generic topics
such as bearing basics, lubrication, clearance,
fitting practice, and handling and storage. Design,
nomenclature, and typical uses of each product group
are presented in product module format.
NTN
Product Training School
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2007-12-04 | PRESS RELEASE
Introducing the 2008 NTN Web Based Training Program Dates
- For Authorized U.S. NTN Distributors Only
Why should you sign up??
. It's FREE!*
. No travel required. You can do it from the comfort of your office.
. No special equipment required. All you need is a computer with internet access and a separate telephone line.
Sign up today!
Online classes begin every 3 weeks.
NTN Web Training
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