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Major global manufacturer of OE and aftermarket ignition components and vehicle sensors
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Niterra is one of the leading global automotive and technical ceramics suppliers. It has production facilities all over the world, with more than 14,500 employees and an annual turnover in excess of €3.1 billion worldwide. The company is best known in the automotive sector for its brands; NGK Ignition Parts and NTK Vehicle Electronics, which are both major OE and aftermarket suppliers.



The organisation took on the new name of Niterra to reflect its sustainable business objectives. Niterra combines the Latin words ‘niteo’ or ‘shine’ and ‘terra’ or ‘earth’.

Niterra is a largest original equipment manufacturer of ignition and electronic components, for cars, motorcycles, trucks and other vehicles, not only supplying but also being a technological development partner to most prestigious vehicle makers and also being very active in the field of motorsport.

In the independent aftermarket, Niterra supplies the same high quality products under the NGK and NTK brands with a combined portfolio of nine, continually updated product lines, covering more than 60,000 applications, delivering extremely high vehicle coverage. Customer service, product availability and fast distribution are top priorities, but the company also prides itself on its added value in terms of cataloguing, tailored technical training and marketing support.

The automotive product portfolio includes everything for the entire ignition process as well as sensor technology. Spark plugs, glow plugs as well as ignition coils and leads are included under the NGK Ignition Parts brand. The NTK Vehicle Electronics brand provides a one stop shop system in sensors, from oxygen and temperature sensors to mass air flow (MAF) and manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensors. Crankshaft and camshaft products are now also consolidated under the NTK Vehicle Electronics brand to meet the latest requirements of the automotive industry.

Last updated February 28th, 2024

Articles tagged “NGK”

Nittera marks 50 years of excellence

Nittera marks 50 years of excellence

Niterra UK Ltd and its NGK Ignition Parts and NTK Vehicle Electronics brands are celebrating 50 years of supporting the UK and Irish automotive aftermarket.  Read More ›
April 18th, 2025
Niterra adds 7 new double precious metal spark plugs

Niterra adds 7 new double precious metal spark plugs

Leading automotive ignition and vehicle electronics supplier, has increased its NGK spark plug range, with the addition of seven double precious metal spark plugs, that will help b... Read More ›
November 26th, 2024
Reliable diesel ignition from NGK 

Reliable diesel ignition from NGK 

NGK is renowned as a world leader when it comes to spark plug technology and is also a pioneer when it comes to low plug development. Niterra, the company behind the NGK and NTK br... Read More ›
November 12th, 2024
NGK provides the spark for Ferrari 1-2 

NGK provides the spark for Ferrari 1-2 

Last weekend the Scuderia Ferrari team completed an impressive one-two in the United States Grand Prix, when Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, finished first and second at the Circ... Read More ›
October 23rd, 2024
Video based training that talks your language 

Video based training that talks your language 

Most technicians know they need to keep up-to-date with new technological developments, but it is not always easy to find the time for formal training. That is why leading ignition... Read More ›
August 16th, 2024
Powerful precise performance with NGK spark plugs

Powerful precise performance with NGK spark plugs

They may only be small components, but spark plugs can have a huge impact on factors that mean a customer is happy with their car such as; power, performance and fuel economy. That... Read More ›
April 8th, 2024
Take a free test drive with the NGK Academy
 

Take a free test drive with the NGK Academy  

Many technicians all over Ireland are already making the most of the comprehensive manufacturer level training programmes offered by the online NGK Academy. If you have yet to disc... Read More ›
January 24th, 2024
NGK shows it is a cut above rest

NGK shows it is a cut above rest

The NGK brand was keen to show it is a cut above the rest at Saltex 2023, Europe’s biggest free grounds management show.   Read More ›
November 9th, 2023
Latest range of exhaust pressure sensors from NTK

Latest range of exhaust pressure sensors from NTK

The NTK portfolio of vehicle electronic parts has been strengthened with the introduction of a new range of OE-quality exhaust pressure sensors.   Read More ›
November 7th, 2023
NGK Ignition Parts expands coverage for popular models

NGK Ignition Parts expands coverage for popular models

Ignition specialist Niterra UK Ltd is continuing to expand its range with new additions covering popular vehicles from 15 vehicle manufacturers. Home to the NGK brand, Niterra has... Read More ›
October 10th, 2023