The Development History of NTN Antriebstechnik GmbH
The foundation for today’s NTN Antriebstechnik GmbH was laid in 2001: At that time, the company founder successfully negotiated with Volkswagen AG for the production of drive shafts of joint size 107. Just a few months later, in January 2002, construction began on our production site in Gardelegen (Saxony-Anhalt).
By September of the same year, serial production of components for drive shafts commenced. A first milestone followed in early 2004: The millionth fixed joint rolled off the line – a significant moment in the history of our then young company.
In 2005, we expanded our production capacities to meet growing demand. From the beginning, we have relied on innovative manufacturing technologies that enable a fully automated and highly efficient production process – a standard that continues to shape our actions today.
A key step in our company’s development was the strategic partnership with NTN Corporation, initiated by IFA in 2006. When NTN increased its share from 25% to 75% in April 2012, the company was renamed NTN Antriebstechnik GmbH.
2001
Negotiations with Volkswagen AG for the production of drive shafts of joint size 107 by IFA
January 2002
Start of construction at the Gardelegen site
October 2002
Start of serial production at IFA-Antriebstechnik GmbH
January 2004
Delivery of the 1,000,000th fixed joint
2005
First capacity expansion (Shaft Line 2)
November 2006
Delivery of the 5,000,000th fixed joint
Since 2006
Strategic partnership between IFA and NTN (NTN acquires 25% of IFA-Antriebstechnik GmbH)
2008
Start of supply to Mercedes with drive shafts for Mercedes commercial vehicles and SOP of VL joint for Audi A8 drive shafts
September 2009
Fixed joint deliveries surpass 10 million mark
February 2010
Delivery of the 10,000,000th profile shaft
July 2010
Nomination for next generation UF107 fixed joint (KUF100)
April 2012
NTN Corporation increases its share in IFA-Antriebstechnik GmbH to 75%. With the majority transfer, the company is renamed NTN Antriebstechnik GmbH
December 2012
10-year plant anniversary / Delivery of the 15,000,000th fixed joint
October 2013
Start of serial production of VL joint type HLJ75
September 2014
Delivery of the 18,000,000th fixed joint
April 2017
NTN Corporation acquires 100% of NTN-Antriebstechnik GmbH
August 2018
Nomination Mercedes BR 243 and Mercedes EVA 2
September 2018
Open Day at NTN Antriebstechnik GmbH for the 100th Anniversary of NTN Corporation
February 2019
Nomination Mercedes AMG P3
January 2020
Nomination Mercedes AMG EVA 2
November 2020
Start of serial production of drive shafts for Mercedes
June 2025
Start investment in Profile Shaft Line 3