NTN is a global bearing manufacturer, founded in Japan in 1918. First established in the US in 1963, NTN has grown by investment and acquisition, now representing 3000 US employees at 10 plants and 2 offices. NTN makes ball, spherical, tapered, cylindrical, and needle bearings, as well as axle products. Today, NTN operates more than 50 plants worldwide, and is the 3rd largest bearing manufacturer in the world.