# NSK and NTN sign MOU to establish joint holding company

NSK and NTN announced a memorandum of understanding on 12 May 2026 to establish a joint holding company, aiming to accelerate innovation and improve operational efficiency.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2026-05-12
- Status: announced
- Products: bearings
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [NSK](https://endata.com/companies/1628.md) (partner)
- [NTN Corp.](https://endata.com/companies/17243.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [nsk.com](https://www.nsk.com/am-en/company/news/2026/nsk-and-ntn-announce-memorandum-of-understanding/), 2026-05-13: "The basic agreement outlines plans to establish a joint holding company with the long-term aim of accelerating innovation, improving operational efficiency and delivering greater value for customers worldwide."

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