NOK reorganising to enhance flexibility, production systems

Tokyo - NOK Corp. is reorganising its domestic production network and will establish five new regional production companies on 1 April 2026 to strengthen long-term competitive.

The move will “enhance the flexibility of decision-making and production system” and is designed to optimise management resources, said NOK 18 Nov.

Launched in response to rapid shifts in the automotive and industrial machinery sectors, the restructuring will integrate 18 domestic production subsidiaries and manufacturing/indirect departments from NOK’s five business divisions.

NOK noted that electrification, the transition to new energy sources and carbon-neutrality goals are reshaping the industry landscape.

The group, therefore, should “adapt promptly to structural change” while maintaining stable supply, it said.

As part of the move, NOK has formed NOK Tohoku Corp. (Fukushima), responsible for oil seals; NOK Kita Kanto Corp. (Ibaraki) for packing, resin products; NOK Shizuoka Corp. (Shizuoka) for gaskets and boots; NOK Tottori Corp. (Tottori) for anti-vibration and sound-proofing products and NOK Kyushu Corp. (Kumamoto) for O-rings.