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One of the most admired and respected companies in the automotive industry, NGK do Brasil reaches this month the historic mark of 2 billion spark plugs produced in its factory, in Mogi das Cruzes, countryside of São Paulo. currently, More than 270 thousand units leave its production lines daily and supply the national and South American markets, with quality standards identical to those of the parent company, em Nagoya, in Japan. The result was achieved seven months after the company completed 55 years of operations in the country and reinforces its position as the largest spark plug specialist in the world.
"The number of 2 billion spark plugs is extremely expressive and reflects the confidence of the market in the Brazilian product. This credibility is only possible because NGK adopts the same technology and its production processes are the same all over the world.", Evaluates Mikihiko Kato, presidente da NGK do Brasil. "The contribution and engagement of our more than 1,300 employees and the welcoming of the population of Alto Tietê, especially the one in the city of Mogi das Cruzes, were fundamental to this important achievement".
In recent years, The multinational invested heavily in the modernization of its facilities, improving its efficiency and strengthening its competitiveness by increasing production capacity. Brazilian production is a world reference in technological and manufacturing processes of spark plugs, So much so that the company has been recognized several times, mainly for excellence in quality.
To ensure that every NGK spark plug carries its DNA, About 150 processes are needed, interspersed with several electronic and visual checks. All this rigor guarantees the company a leading position, both in the original market and in the aftermarket. In addition to reaching the historic mark of 2 billion candles, recently the company achieved another record: 200 million ignition cables produced at the Mogi das Cruzes plant.
The Brazilian unit also offers differentiated products, such as technical ceramics and refractory rollers, in addition to being a reference in the manufacture of porcelain coatings, with a diversified line of tiles that stand out for their sophistication, Modernity and quality excellence. The company also sells oxygen sensors in Brazil, Knock Sensors and Cutting Tools.
In 2014, A survey revealed that the company is one of the most awarded brands by automakers and the most admired by the retail sector, in addition to being the second most remembered by the mechanic. Such recognitions consolidate NGK as one of the main references in the automotive market.
Spark plug
The spark plug is responsible for conducting the electric current under high voltage to the interior of the combustion chamber, converting it into a spark to ignite the air/fuel mixture and allow the dissipation of the heat generated in combustion.
The performance of the part directly reflects on the performance of the engine and, consequently, in the level of fuel consumption, emission of polluting gases, durability and performance of other vehicle components.