New Year's message 2020 from the chairman of the corporation

Boldly face the tasks with "challenging mind".

Accelerating change isn't just about extending past changes - it's about making tomorrow different from today.!

NGK SPARK PLUG is now entering a period of great change throughout its more than 80 years of history. We have continued to grow with the auto business; however, technological innovation, as seen in the electric vehicle sector, is advancing rapidly at an unimaginable rate, thus altering the structure of the economy enormously. Now is the opportunity for NGK SPARK PLUG not to be satisfied with the present but to make the best use of this trend to take a leap into the new period.

Vào năm 2010, NGK SPARK PLUG has started a long-term management plan called Nittoku Shinka-ron which aims to do business for the next 10 years. From the fiscal year ending March 2020, we will enter the Shinka (real value) phase. To continue to contribute to society as an indispensable company, we urgently need to establish a market-based business model, as well as accelerate the expansion and working efficiency of the current business model. at and focus on its core technologies.

NGK SPARK PLUG Group aims to stand on a new stage by thinking and acting on its own regardless of past achievements. In today's rapidly changing environment, each of our employees will strive to solve social challenges with a common value, the Nittoku Method, established over the years, as well as a constant focus on a new mindset - it's the attitude to challenge with new tasks.

Above all, we always value your continued support and support for NGK SPARK PLUG Group.

Takeshi Kawai,

President & CEO