Since 1916, when it became the first conmpany in Japan to produce bearings, NSK has made a vital contribution to the growth and advancement of a wide range of industries as a comprehensive bearing manufacturer. The Company's activities expanded in international scope, and in the early 1960s it took the frist steps toward building a significant presence overseas. Recently, the Copmany has been accelerating its global expansion through enhancement of production, sales, and development structures worldwide. Through a network spanning 27 coutries, NSK is implementing growth strategies, while focusing closely on profitability enhancement and honing its responce to new and fundamental changes in demand.