Press Release

NSK Expands Operation at Toyama

  • NSK Toyama, a NSK group company completes its large-scale expansion.
  • NSK Toyama is producing bearing parts for growing infrastructure sector (wind turbine, railways, construction, mining, etc.)

On September 1st, NSK Toyama, Ltd. (NSK Group company), completed the expansion of their plant.

The NSK Takaoka Plant expansion produces parts for bearings used in the infrastructure sector, such as wind turbines, railway, construction and mining machinery. With infrastructure-related demand on the rise globally, the plant expansion will enable NSK to fulfill customer needs with state-of-the-art facilities producing even higher quality products.

NSK Toyama will continue to contribute to creating a safe, smooth, and vibrant society as a member of the NSK Group,.

From left: Martina Merz, Saimon Nogami
NSK Toyama – New Expansion
NSK Toyama – New Expansion
Location: Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, Japan
Products: Forged and turned bearing parts
Size: 19,311m²(Floorspace of main building in new expansion)

About NSK

NSK began its journey manufacturing the first bearings in Japan in 1916, and has since developed into a global organization researching, designing, and manufacturing Motion & Control™ solutions essential for mobility and industrial applications. NSK is the top supplier of bearings in Japan and is the third largest supplier in the world by market share.

Our responsive products and technologies enhance automotive performance and industrial productivity while reducing energy consumption to unprecedented low levels. In the early 1960s, we set our sights outside Japan and have established over 200 business locations in 30 countries alongside a vast network of joint ventures and partnerships in all corners of the world.