# Niterra acquires DENSO's spark plug and exhaust sensor businesses

Niterra Co., Ltd. has announced the acquisition of DENSO Corporation's Spark Plug and Exhaust Gas Sensor businesses to strengthen its position in the internal combustion engine parts market.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2025-09-02
- Where: Japan
- Status: announced
- Products: spark plugs, exhaust gas sensors
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [DENSO](https://endata.com/companies/2901.md) (target)
- [Niterra](https://endata.com/companies/64428.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [theglobeandmail.com](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/stocks/NGKSF/pressreleases/34529996/niterra-acquires-densos-spark-plug-and-exhaust-sensor-businesses/), 2025-09-02: "This strategic move aims to strengthen Niterra’s position in the internal combustion engine parts market."
- [autotechinsight.spglobal.com](https://autotechinsight.spglobal.com/news/5283755/denso-gets-boards-approval-for-transfer-of-spark-plug-and-sensor-business-to-niterra), 2025-09-02: "DENSO Corp. has received approval from its board of directors to transfer its Spark Plug and Exhaust Gas Sensor business... to Niterra Co., formerly known as NGK Spark Plug."

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