t new vehicle development, manufacturing upgrades, and export capabilities. Export destinations include Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Brazil, and Australia. GWM also stated that its vehicles use auto parts manufactured in Thailand by leading suppliers, including Continental, Goodyear, Robert Bosch, NHK Spring Thailand, Summit Group, and Saint-Gobain. In addition, several companies within GWM’s ecosystem, including SVOLT Energy Technology, HYCET...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

NHK Spring becomes first in the world to mass-produce resin-insulated metal substrates for EV inverters NHK Spring Co., Ltd. (NHK Spring) announced on January 15 that it had developed a metal substrate using a high-heat-dissipation resin insulator, and this product was adopted by Denso Corporation (Denso) for use in power modules for inverters in electric vehicles (EVs). This is the world’s first mass production of substrates for electrified ve...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/16

[JMS 2025 Exclusive Interview] NHK Spring Responding to the Age of Automotive Electrification by Delivering Motor Cores and Thermal Management Products The Japan Mobility Show (JMS) was held from October 29, 2025. During the show, MarkLines conducted exclusive interviews with several companies. Marklines interviewed the President and COO of NHK Spring Mr. Kazuhisa Uemura. The theme of the company’s booth was "Crafting the Future with Pride". A...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/17

plants. Since many Japanese automakers and automotive parts suppliers have their main plants in Thailand, there are concerns that if the conflict drags on, it could affect global supply chains. Since December 7, operations in Poipet, Cambodia, near the Thai border, have been successively suspended. NHK Spring Co., Ltd. stopped operations since it was ordered in the afternoon of December 8 to evacuate the area. Nidec Corporation, which was also or...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/16

NHK Spring promoting “selection and concentration” outside Japan by liquidating seat business in China and starting motor core production in India NHK Spring Co., Ltd. (NHK Spring) is poised to alter its overseas strategy significantly. While it is liquidating and downsizing its seat manufacturing and sales subsidiary in China, it is also embarking on motor core production in India in anticipation of the expanding electric vehicle market. In ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/18

NHK Spring starts delivery of ultra-high-speed motors to IHI for electric turbochargers NHK Spring Co., Ltd. (NHK Spring) announced that it has started supplying its ultra-high-speed motor for IHI Corporation’s (IHI) electrically assisted turbocharger for super sports cars. The ultra-high-speed motor will be used as a main component of IHI’s electrically assisted turbocharger, which has been commercialized for the first time in Japan. Compare...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/03

NHK SPRING announces new plant in India for coil springs and stabilizer bars On May 26, NHK SPRING CO., LTD. announced its plan to construct a new plant in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) in India to manufacture and sale of coil springs and stabilizer bars. It will be the third production site of NHK SPRING INDIA LTD. The plant will be completed in 2027. NHK will invest JPY 2 billion in the first phase. It will have around 350 employees in...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

NHK Spring inaugurates expansion in Mexico According to Cluster Industrial, NHK Spring Mexico, a subsidiary of NHK Spring, inaugurated its new Motor Core production plant in the Castro del Río Technoindustrial Park in Irapuato, México. The project represents a USD 55 million investment and will generate 233 new jobs, being this one the second major expansion in the region that involves building a new facility adjacent to the existing plant, foc...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/27

Parts makers watching Nissan’s restructuring, with their workers feeling anxious Automotive parts manufacturers carefully watch Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan)’s restructuring schemes. NHK Spring Co., Ltd. (NHK Spring)’s spokesperson explained on May 19 that, having no information, the company had no other option but to watch and wait. Topre Corporation (Topre) also said it could learn what was happening only from news reports. However, its...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/20

NHK Spring to discuss establishment of fourth plant in India NHK Spring Co., Ltd. (NHK Spring) has started discussing the construction of its fourth plant in Western India. The company expects that the new plant will manufacture spring parts and motor cores that are core parts for electrified vehicle motors. Because of uncertainty about the future in North America, China and other regions, NHK Spring aims to respond to local demand for electrific...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/06

vehicle segments, taking first, second and third place in the Premium Car category. Premium category winners included:•    Audi A5-Lear Corp.•    Porsche Cayenne- Forvia Mass Market category winners included:•    Kia Forte-Hyundai Transys•    Kia K5- Adient•    Subaru Forester- NHK Spring Co. Ltd.•    Chevrolet Traverse- Bridgewater Industries LLC•    Ram 1500-Bridgewater Industries LLC  Overall, the headrest remains...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/27

NHK Spring to transfer chemical product business to Toyo Quality One On July 9, NHK Spring Co., Ltd. (NHK Spring) announced its plan to transfer its chemical product business to Toyo Quality One Corporation (Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture). The transaction price has not been disclosed. NHK Spring plans to conclude a final agreement by the end of 2024, and discontinue the production of relevant products at the end of March 2025. The products the...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/11

NHK Spring to make motor core prototypes in-house NHK Spring Co., Ltd. (NHK Spring) will make motor core prototypes in-house. The company currently outsources the making of these prototypes, but it will build dedicated lines at its plants in and outside Japan to be able to handle mold design for and the production of prototypes in-house. NHK Spring will first put a system in place at its Atsugi Plant in Aiko District, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan a...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/27

Japanese internal combustion engine parts makers accelerating development of electrification vehicle parts Japanese internal combustion engine parts makers are accelerating the development of parts for hybrid vehicles (HVs) and other electrified vehicles. NHK Spring Co., Ltd. will work to win orders for HV motor cores. Sango Co., Ltd., a major exhaust system parts maker, will propose exhaust systems for the European Union’s “Euro-7” exhaust...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/25

NHK Spring to start mass production of heat sink-integrated electronic substrates by 2026 NHK Spring Co., Ltd. (NHK Spring) aims to start the production of its next-generation electronic substrate that combines a “heat sink (heat radiation plate)” by 2026. The company has enhanced conductivity by adopting specifications that enable bonding substrates on the heat sink directly. NHK Spring will prepare for mass production at its Komagane Plant ...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/14

NHK Spring to extend self-operating lines to produce metal substrates for power semiconductors to cope with labor shortage NHK Spring Co., Ltd. (NHK Spring) is promoting self-operating production lines for metal substrates used in power semiconductors. The company has built unmanned pilot lines at its Komagane Plant in Komagane City, Nagano Prefecture, positioning it as the company’s model factory. NHK Spring has already confirmed that these li...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/06

NHK Spring to reorganize U.S. spring business and start production in multiple global regions NHK Spring Co., Ltd. (NHK Spring) will reorganize its spring business in the U.S. The company, which currently produces springs at its three U.S. plants, will establish a new system to produce springs in other regions such as Japan and Thailand in addition to the U.S. plants. NHK Spring will gradually shift from 3-shift operations to 2-shift operations. ...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/17

NHK Spring to construct new motor core plant in Mexico NHK Spring Co., Ltd. (NHK Spring) announced on November 17 that it will construct a new motor core plant in Mexico. The company will invest about JPY 7.5 billion to construct the plant next to its existing suspension spring plant. NHK Spring currently manufactures motor cores in certain areas of its plant in Guanajuato State, Mexico, and will transfer the production to the new plant to consol...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/20

NHK Spring to start mass producing more comfortable next-generation automotive seats NHK Spring Co., Ltd. plans to start mass producing its next-generation passenger vehicle seat, whose seat and backrest are integrated seamlessly, in around 2028. The new automotive seat is designed to support a passenger's body at five points, such as head and back of the knees, to prevent fatigue. It was developed with the intention of being installed in highly ...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/07

NHK Spring Komagane Plant to construct new plant building to boost metal substrate production capacity NHK Spring Co., Ltd. (NHK Spring) announced that it will increase the production capacity of metal substrates for semiconductors used in electrified vehicles. The company will spend about JPY 10 billion to construct a new plant building at its Komagane Plant (Komagane City, Nagano Prefecture) to start operations in 2026. While the current produc...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/02