NTN

Manufacturer overview

NTN's manufacturing roots date to Nishizono Ironworks in Kuwana, Japan, in 1918, where research and production of ball bearings began. The corporation's headquarters are now in Osaka. The NTN brand followed during the development of the joint manufacturing and sales business in the 1920s.

Its portfolio combines bearings with driveshafts and precision equipment. The company's history includes dedicated developments in needle roller bearings, automotive driveshafts and aerospace bearing production. This breadth connects industrial rotation with the transmission of motion in vehicle applications. NTN's distinction is therefore more than a standard bearing range: it combines rolling-element expertise with vehicle drivetrain technology. For professional buyers, the exact designation and application distinguish a conventional industrial bearing from a product specified for a particular automotive or precision assembly.

Known for

• Industrial bearings
• Automotive driveshafts
• Needle roller bearings
• Aerospace bearing production

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