For release: January 12, 2009

NGK Spark Plugs Announces New Aftermarket Positions

Wixom, MI — NGK Spark Plugs (USA), Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Terry Steffes to Media Supervisor.  NGK also announces the addition of Kristina Anderson, Marketing and Graphic Coordinator.

Steffes, a 13-year veteran of graphic and media design, was previously the Media Coordinator for NGK.  He has been with NGK for three years.  In his new role, Steffes will oversee all of the creative efforts for NGK’s Aftermarket Spark Plug, Oxygen Sensor and Ignition Wires.  He will continue to report to Mark Sprague, Marketing Manager, NGK Spark Plugs Aftermarket Division.

Kristina Anderson has been hired to the position of Marketing and Graphics Coordinator.  Anderson, a recent graduate of Baker College, will report to Terry Steffes.  Her responsibilities will include graphic and web design along with the development of various Marketing pieces.

NGK Spark Plugs – World Leader in Spark Plug and Oxygen Sensor Technology

Since 1936, NGK Spark Plugs has been the world leader in technology, innovation, and world-class quality in the design of spark plugs and oxygen sensors. Today, NGK manufactures NGK Spark Plugs and NTK Oxygen Sensors for virtually every automotive manufacturer in the world.

NGK has built a reputation for quality and reliability, and a commitment to excellence continues to be the driving force behind the company’s advanced research and development programs. With state-of-the-art manufacturing, inventory, and distribution facilities, NGK is dedicated to providing customers with world-class products and services.

In addition to serving OE automotive and aftermarket customers, NGK also produces spark plugs for motorcycle, power sports, marine and small engine manufacturers. NGK also offers complimentary product lines including resistor caps, spark plug wires, and high performance cables.

In North America, NGK is headquartered in Wixom, MI and maintains manufacturing, inventory, and distribution facilities in Irvine, CA, Sissonville, WV, and Chicago, IL.

Our Mission:
"We improve life through the environmentally responsible manufacture and precise application of advanced ceramic technologies for all of North America.  Focused on innovation and teamwork, we contribute to local and global economic growth by matching our products to our customers' visions each day, exceeding their expectations in quality, value, service and performance."

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