2009-04-28

NTN BEARING CORPORATION OF AMERICA TO OPEN WEST COAST DISTRIBUTION FACILITY

Mt Prospect, IL - NTN Bearing Corporation of America (NBCA) today announced the opening of a new west coast distribution facility in Sparks, Nevada on May 4, 2009.

This new distribution facility is centrally located to help NBCA better serve the needs of industrial aftermarket distributors located on the west coast of the United States. Over 98% of orders for customers in this 9-state region will now be delivered within 2 days via standard shipping methods, and most of those within 1 day.

"Our new west coast warehouse will allow us to provide better service to our customers in this region," said Pete Eich, president of NBCA. "It is important to NTN to be able to ship to all customers quickly, regardless of location."

Many popular and standard items from NBCA's line of aftermarket products will be available for order at the Sparks facility, including NTN, Bower, and BCA roller bearings.

NBCA will continue to operate distribution facilities in Atlanta, Chicago, and Smyrna, GA.

2009-04-01

NTN BEARING CORPORATION OF AMERICA AND SNR TO INTEGRATE U.S. AFTERMARKET AND INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS

Mt Prospect, IL - NTN Bearing Corporation of America (NBCA), the U.S. subsidiary of NTN Corporation of Japan, today announced that effective April 1, 2009, the U.S. aftermarket and industrial operations of SNR Bearings, the French bearing manufacturer added to the NTN Group of companies in April 2008, will integrate into the NBCA organization.

This is an important step in the further integration of SNR into NTN's global organization. "This is a great day for our customers," says Pete Eich, President of NBCA. "Authorized NTN customers will now have a single point of access to SNR bearings, complementing the wide range of premium NTN, Bower, and BCA branded bearings already offered by NTN."

"We're excited to offer a new line of products including Premier spherical roller bearings, MachLine machine tool bearings, and TopLine premium ball bearings," Mr. Eich continues.

SNR customers will also benefit from NTN's far-reaching sales organization and technical support, in addition to access to a broader range of products.

The integration will take place on April 1, 2009. Both companies will continue to serve customers independently until this date.

Under the newly integrated structure, NBCA will be solely responsible for U.S. sales of SNR products into the Industrial Aftermarket, Automotive Aftermarket, and Industrial OEM segments. NBCA will integrate SNR-USA's existing sales force into its own, and will continue to distribute SNR product through the Smyrna, GA, warehouse facility.

SNR-USA will retain the rights to its current automotive OEM and aerospace businesses.

2009-04-01
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2009-02-23

NTN Introduces New On-Line Ordering System For Authorized Industrial Aftermarket Distributors
Mt Prospect, IL - NTN Bearing Corporation of America has introduced a new on-line customer ordering system that enables authorized NTN distributors throughout the US to enter and manage product orders daily through the company's Distributor On-Line (DOL) portal with little effort.



Available immediately to distributors who are registered users of DOL, the new system has been designed to help provide users with a one-stop business resource. With the distinct advantage of having access to your account 24-7, users are able to check availability of NTN's broad range of product inventory, utilize parts interchange data, monitor shipment tracking, view product pricing, as well as access informational order and backorder status. In addition, communication elements have been incorporated into the system to keep you informed of NTN's upcoming and current promotions.
Developed with the aid of valuable customer feedback, this new DOL is a highly efficient and cost effective way to easily manage your orders. This web-based system reduces traditional administrative resources through the power of automated e-commerce.
To gain access to the new DOL system or register for an Authorized NTN Distributor password visit: ntndol.com.

2008-06-16 | PRESS RELEASE

NTN Corporation Forms NTN HOUDATSU SHIMIZU CORPORATION For Extra Large Size Bearing Production - Mt Prospect, IL
NTN Corporation has announced it will establish the solely owned NTN HOUNDATSU SHIMIZU CORPORATION located in the city of Hakui, Ishikawa Prefecture (Japan) to manufacture extra large size bearings. In response to growing demand for extra large size bearings used in large-scale equipment such as construction machinery and wind turbine facilities, NTN has decided to increase its capacity for this product by creating a new company. While NTN manufactures extra large size bearings at Kuwana Works, forming a new company in Hakui, Ishikawa will provide local Monozukuri (production) technology that can cover all processes and allow for full-scale bearing production. Companies providing such services include NTN HAKUI CORPORATION for turning processes, HAKUI MARUZEN CORPORATION for forging expertise as well as other companies that provide heat-treating techniques for large bearings. Scheduled to start operation with about 100 employees in October 2009, this facility is expected to expand to become the core of NTN’s extra large size bearing production.

Image of NTN HOUDATSU SHIMIZU CORPORATION

2008-06-16 | PRESS RELEASE

NTN Corporation Purchases Shares of SNR Roulements - Mt. Prospect, IL
NTN Corporation has increased its shareholding in SNR Roulements, a wholly owned subsidiary of Renault, to 51% in order to expand its bearing business in Europe. NTN and Renault have been building a long-term relationship after NTN and Renault established a joint venture in 1998 to produce CVJ’s. NTN plans to expand its bearing business on the strong partnership already built between the two companies. By having an equity participation in SNR, the largest bearing manufacturer in France, and one of the major bearing companies in the world, NTN hopes to increase its presence in Europe by combining the engineering, production and research and development capabilities of both companies.

About SNR:
• Production portfolio:
Ball bearings, Tapered roller bearings, precision bearings, clutch release bearings, Spherical roller bearings, cylindrical roller bearings and others.

• History
Started production of bearings in 1880
Established SRO (Schmid de Roost Oerlikon)
Renault purchased SRO and renamed it to SNR

• Production locations
5 (France), 1 (Brazil), 1(Romania), and 1 (Italy), 1 (research center in France)

• Sales office locations
2 (France), 3 (Germany), 1(Italy), 1(Morocco), 1(Argentina), 1(USA), 1(Japan)

• Number of employees
4,000 (SNR group)

• Customers
Renault, Automobile makers in USA and Europe and industrial companies

2008-06-16 | PRESS RELEASE

NTN Expands European CVJ Business by Acquiring SETFORGE’s Crézancy Plant - Mt Prospect, IL
NTN Transmission Europe, a constant velocity manufacturing subsidiary of NTN Corporation, has acquired France’s leading forging manufacturer SETFORGE’s Crézancy Plant. The Crézancy Plant is NTE’s main forging supplier, supplying about 50% of NTE’s total forging procurement. High-level forging techniques for CVJ parts are practiced, including an in-house capability to design and manufacture dies.
The new company, NTN Transmissions Europe Crézancy, located in Crézancy (Picardie, Aisne, France) will manage the development, manufacturing and sales of CVJ outer ring forgings. Establishing a stable procurement system for CVJ parts will allow NTN to expand its local procurement as well as increase its CVJ market share in Europe. Combining NTN’s forging know-how with the Crézancy Plant techniques will increase product development time, further quality improvements and reduce costs.

About SETFORGE:
Business Lines: Development, manufacturing, and sales of forgings for automobiles and industrial machinery
Established: 1906
Headquarters: France
Production locations: 4 plants (excluding Crézancy Plant) in France
Sales office locations: 1 (Germany), 1 (Spain), 1 (India), 1 (Taiwan), 2 (USA)

Forging from Crézancy Plant

2008-03-17 | PRESS RELEASE

NTN Bearing Corporation of America earns recognition as a John Deere "Partner-level Supplier" For 2007 - Mt. Prospect, IL
NTN has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2007 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The Partner-level status is Deere & Company's highest supplier rating. The Osaka, Japan-based company was selected for the honor in recognition of its dedication to providing products and service of outstanding quality, as well as, its commitment to continuous improvement. NTN employees accepted the recognition during formal ceremonies held on February 19, 2008 in Davenport, IA.
NTN supplies bearings of all types to many John Deere locations around the world. Suppliers who participate in the Achieving Excellence program are evaluated annually in several key performance categories, including quality, cost management, delivery, technical support and wavelength, which is a measure of responsiveness. John Deere Supply Management created the program in 1991 to provide a supplier evaluation and feedback process that promotes continuous improvement.
Award Ceremony

2007-08-27 | PRESS RELEASE

NTN Focuses On Its Commitment To Support The Agriculture Industry By Introducing New BCA Promotional Brochure - Mt. Prospect, IL
NTN Bearing Corporation of America announces the release of a new premium agricultural bearing brochure to promote the BCA product line. This brochure includes the company's extensive range of bearings recommended to meet the needs of agricultural distribution customers.
Serving the farming industry for over 55 years, NTN's BCA® branded product lines are designed specifically for many agricultural applications including harvesters, bailers, and tillage equipment. This brochure acts as an easy resource guide to allow the customer to select the correct bearing for the needed application and an important tool for conveying the quality and features of the BCA® product line.
To learn more about this brochure and the BCA® agricultural product lines it contains: NTN AG Brochure

2007-03-02 | PRESS RELEASE

NTN Bearing Corporation of America earns recognition as a John Deere "Partner-level Supplier"
(Mt. Prospect, IL) - NTN has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2006 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The Partner-level status is Deere & Company's highest supplier rating. The Osaka, Japan-based company was selected for the honor in recognition of its dedication to providing products and service of outstanding quality, as well as, its commitment to continuous improvement. NTN employees accepted the recognition during formal ceremonies held on February 20, 2007 in Davenport, IA.
NTN is the largest supplier of bearings to John Deere globally, and supplies bearings of all types to the many John Deere locations around the world. Suppliers who participate in the Achieving Excellence program are evaluated annually in several key performance categories, including quality, cost management, delivery, technical support and wavelength, which is a measure of responsiveness. John Deere Supply Management created the program in 1991 to provide a supplier evaluation and feedback process that promotes continuous improvement.

2007-03-12 | PRESS RELEASE

NTN Enters 3rd Year Team Partner Agreement With Honda Racing F1 Team Launching Pioneering Environmental Concept -
NTN Corporation enters into its third year Team Partner agreement with the Honda Racing F1 Team in the world's most high profile motor sport for 2007. To help raise awareness of the environmental issues facing the planet, the Honda Racing F1 team announced a major new initiative for the 2007 season. The RA107 F1 car will simply feature a huge image of the earth in place of advertising sponsor logos, which have dominated F1 cars for decades. Corporate sponsor logos will only be seen on the uniforms of the drivers and mechanics of the team.

The car's new look is a powerful call to action for fans, sponsors, customers and members of the public to join Honda's commitment to help address the environmental issues facing the world.

Via the website www.myearthdream.com, anyone who wishes, will have the opportunity to have their name on the car, take a pledge to achieve a lifestyle change to improve the environment and make a donation to an environmental charity. Under the concept of "our car is your car", each name will form a tiny individual pixel, which will help build the image of planet earth on the car. Each name will be visible on the website when you make the pledge or under a microscope on the car.

NTN Corporation's multi-year, sponsorship deal with the Honda Formula 1 racing team provides NTN with a testing ground for modern bearing technology. Formula 1 is auto racing's "pinnacle" series and the most visible international open-wheel championship.

For more information on the Formula 1 Series, visit www.formula1.com

For more information on the Honda F1 Team, visit www.hondaracingf1.com

2007-03-02 | PRESS RELEASE

Departmental Re-organization Institutes Intimate Market Focus At NTN - Mt. Prospect, IL
The Marketing and Sales Planning Department recently announced a reorganization of the group from a regional focus to a market-based segmentation. In the past, analysts would handle customers based on geographic location, whereas now the newly termed Market Specialists can focus on specific customer types. In the new arrangement, the Market Specialists will be more intimately familiar with the trends and challenges of their markets, allowing them to better identify and serve the needs of their customers. This will also allow NTN to better support our aftermarket customers, as a number of specialists have been assigned specifically to the aftermarket.
In addition to the restructuring, the Marketing and Sales Planning Department has also brought together employees from diverse career and educational backgrounds. Included are personnel with experience in pricing, product management, aftermarket sales, and engineering. This broad spectrum has the department well prepared for any challenges NTN may face in the future.

2006-03-08 | PRESS RELEASE

NTN Names Peter M. Eich as President of NTN Bearing Corporation of America; Richard L. Thomas to Retire. - Mt. Prospect, IL (March 28, 2006) -- NTN USA and NTN Bearing Corporation of America (NBCA) announced Friday that Peter M. Eich, 46, has been named President of NBCA. Pete, who previously served as Vice President, Industrial OEM Sales replaces Richard (Rick) L. Thomas, who announced he will be retiring from the company on March 31, 2006 after 34 years of service. In addition to his new position at NBCA, he will serve as a member of the Board of Directors of NBCA.
NTN Names Peter M. Eich as President