Approaching the Final Year of Our Mid-term Business Plan
(FY 2003 ~ FY 2005)

Expand sales of HUB III unit bearings

Car models that install HUB III increasing
Increase delivery to Japanese and European car makers
(NSK is the first Japanese bearing manufacturer to supply HUB III units to a European automaker)

Establish a global production network
NSK has production sites in the 4 key regions of Japan, North America, Europe and Asia

Expand into the Chinese market
 Launched production at Kunshan NSK’s 3rd factory building

Expand sales to the automotive industry

Sales to automatic transmission makers
increasing
Percentage of vehicles using AT increasing globally
Increased demand for multi-overdrive AT units that use a greater number of needle roller bearings

Demand from engine makers increasing

Maximize strength in the Japanese market while expanding overseas sales

Expand into the Chinese market
Started construction in Changshu, Jiangsu
(Start of production: Mid 2005)

Increase production capacity

Reorganizing the Takasaki Plant
Expanding production to Fukushima Plant

Constructing a 2nd factory building at Haruna
(Start of production: April 2006)