Since its establishment as Japan’s first bearing manufacturer in 1916, NSK Ltd. has been an industry-leading pioneer in every era.

NSK has established itself as the world’s top manufacturer of automotive bearings and ball bearings, which are its flagship products.

NSK’s portfolio of high-quality products is backed by technological dominance, and NSK products are hard at work supporting the modern world in many fields.

Our flagship products include the world’s first commercialized half toroidal continuously variable transmission (CVT) and an electric power steering system that boasts the world’s leading market share.

NSK began developing its global business long before globalization took off. Today, NSK has a worldwide network of 120 sites in 26 countries, mainly in the United States, Europe, China, and other parts of Asia.