NSK

NSK Ltd. manufactures precision motion and control products, primarily specializing in a diverse range of bearings, including ball and roller bearings for industrial machinery, automotive applications, and super-precision uses. The company also produces linear motion products like ball screws and linear guides, alongside various steering and powertrain components for the automotive industry, applying advanced tribology and mechatronics in its engineering.

The company was established on November 8, 1916, founded by Takehiko Yamaguchi and Takahashi Korekiyo. Their foresight recognized the critical need for localized manufacturing of bearings in Japan, leading NSK to become the first domestic producer of ball bearings, thereby laying the groundwork for the nation's industrial development. This strategic move provided essential components for growing industries.

NSK’s products are integral to a broad spectrum of clients across manufacturing, automotive, and other industrial sectors globally. The company envisions contributing to societal progress by continually innovating its motion and control technologies, aiming to enhance efficiency and reliability in machinery worldwide through its core competencies in friction management and precision engineering.