Aerial view of the NTN Antriebstechnik GmbH site in Gardelegen with wind turbines, solar panels, biogas plants, and industrial buildings in a rural setting at sunrise.
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The company NTN Antriebstechnik GmbH

NTN Antriebstechnik GmbH is part of a globally active Japanese technology group – yet operates with independent, medium-sized structures. At our Gardelegen site in Saxony-Anhalt, we run a highly automated production facility for drive technology components on 18,000 square meters of manufacturing space.
Our annual production capacity includes 1.7 million profile shafts and fixed joints, as well as 100,000 drive shafts. With a team of around 200 employees, including trainees, we ensure smooth operations and top quality in every production step.

Corporate Mission Statement

  • We at NTN Antriebstechnik GmbH develop people, and people develop us.
  • We live a team-led leadership style.
  • We develop and produce the drive technology of the future.
  • We aim to drive innovation.
  • We remain on a growth trajectory.
  • My work determines the company’s success.

NTN Corporation is the World’s Second Largest Drive Shaft Producer

NTN Corporation is among the largest manufacturers of drive shafts worldwide. The Japanese parent company, founded in 1918, generates about two-thirds of its revenue outside Japan and stands for technological innovation and global presence.

With production sites in the USA, China, Brazil, and many other countries, NTN is internationally well-positioned. In addition to drive shafts and longitudinal shaft joints, the company also manufactures rolling bearings and complex modules for the automotive industry.

Facts & Figures about NTN Corporation

Employees:
approx. 23,000 worldwide

Revenue:
approx. €5 billion,
two-thirds outside Japan 

Founded:
1918 

Headquarters:
Osaka, Japan

Group includes 65 subsidiaries worldwide

In Europe:
12 production sites,
3 development sites

Visit the English-language website of the NTN Corporation

Automotive Product Range

Transparent side view of a car with marked components such as wheel bearings, side shafts, needle bearings and clamping devices. Illustration of areas of application: transmission, steering, seat, engine accessories, drive and wheel suspension.
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The image shows a transparent side view of a vehicle with visible mechanical components. It is divided into several functional areas: transmission, steering, engine accessories, and suspension. In each area, specific components are highlighted and labeled, including:

  • Transmission: Needle bearing with axial guidance, tapered roller bearing
  • Steering: Constant velocity joints for steering
  • Seat: Coupling for seat locking
  • Engine accessories: Unit for automatic tensioning devices
  • Suspension: Wheel bearings, needle bearings, side shafts

The Story Behind the NTN Name

The brand name NTN was created from the initials of three key figures who shaped the company:

N – for Noboru Niwa, investor and first president

T – for Tomoe Trading Co., early sales partner

N – for Jiro Nishizono, leading engineer

Originally founded as NTN Mfg. Co., Ltd., the company was later renamed Toyo Bearing Mfg. Co., Ltd. – “Toyo” means “the Orient.” Since the name change in 1989, NTN stands for “New Technology Network” – a symbol of our global connectivity and focus on forward-looking technologies.

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