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Brand's first outside Japan, NGK's complete Brazilian plant, in August, 55 years of its installation in the country. Today, With the development and manufacture around 80 million spark plugs annually, the company secures the top share in the domestic and South American markets. Local production is a world reference in technological processes and manufacturing of spark plugs. NGK do Brasil is a supplier of original parts to automakers installed in the country and occupies an absolute leadership position also in the aftermarket (aftermarket).
The industrial park, located in Mogi das Cruzes (SP), 50 kilometers from the capital of São Paulo, It consists of 17 buildings and occupies an area of 625 thousand m². Daily, Produces more than 270 thousand spark plugs. This means that, monthly, About 7 million units come off the line. So that each of these candles can carry Japanese DNA, approximately 150 processes are required, all interspersed with several electronic and visual checks.
Also for the automotive sector, NGK develops and produces ignition cables used in the most diverse models of vehicles circulating in Brazil. In all cases, The company excels in providing parts that strictly meet the standards of the headquarters.
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 in the market for their sophistication, Modernity and quality excellence. NGK also sells in Brazil, sob a marca NTK, oxygen sensors, Knock Sensors and Cutting Tools.
Human Resources and social actions During the 55 years of operation in the country, NGK do Brasil has always recognized the welcome of the Alto Tietê region, especially the one in Mogi das Cruzes. On the other hand,, encourages environmental preservation programs and encourages the local population. In addition to adopting sustainable industrial processes, such as water treatment and reuse and rainwater harvesting, periodically carries out social responsibility actions with a focus on education. These are projects to encourage reading, sports practice, to stimulate the learning of essential disciplines, such as Math and Science, always involving students from the public school system.
Every year, the company also performs the traditional "NGK Santa Claus", when food baskets and toys are donated to charities in Alto Tietê.
The more than 1,300 employees recognize the efforts of NGK do Brasil and get involved in the most diverse forms of volunteering. The synergy between company and employees is easily translated by the outstanding average retention in its staff, more than 10 ten years.
Environment NGK do Brasil is ISO/TS 16.949 certified and meets several international quality reference standards, which enables it to supply automakers around the world. It also has ISO 14.001, internationally recognized standard, that defines requirements during manufacturing, to establish an effective environmental management system.
In International Environment Week, celebrated in June, NGK installed ECOpoints, inside and outside the factory, to receive waste that is difficult to dispose of. Among other actions that demonstrate care for sustainable development, are the reduction in electricity consumption and the reuse of water in production processes, from wastewater treatment plants.