NSK (OTCMKTS:NPSKY) is a Japan-based manufacturer specializing in the design, production and sale of bearings, automotive components and precision machinery. Established in 1916 and headquartered in Tokyo, the company has built a reputation for high-quality rolling bearings, linear motion products and mechatronic systems used in a wide range of industrial and automotive applications.
The company’s product portfolio encompasses deep groove ball bearings, cylindrical roller bearings, spherical roller bearings and thin-section bearings, along with automotive steering and driveline components. NSK also develops precision machinery, including ball screws, linear guides and industrial automation solutions, serving sectors such as robotics, machine tools, semiconductor production equipment and energy generation.
With a global network of manufacturing plants, technical centers and sales offices across Asia, Europe and the Americas, NSK supplies customers in over 30 countries. The company emphasizes local engineering support to address application-specific requirements and partners with original equipment manufacturers to integrate advanced bearing technologies into automotive engines, transmissions, chassis systems and industrial machinery.
NSK is managed by a board of directors under the leadership of its President and Chief Executive Officer. The company continues to invest in research and development, focusing on lightweight materials, enhanced durability and digital monitoring solutions to meet evolving customer needs and drive innovations in motion control technology.