IKO
IKO is the brand used by the Japanese company NIPPON THOMPSON, producing precision needle bearings and a wide range of linear motion rolling guides.
Nippon Thompson Co. Ltd. is already 70 years old, founded in 1950, and a leading Japanese manufacturer of bearings, with global customers. The company specialises in the production of needle bearings and was the first company to manufacture needle bearings in Japan.
Needle bearings are widely used in many industries, from automobiles, motorcycles and electrical equipment to industrial machinery and machine tools.
Nippon Thompson also produces high-quality linear technology. Each year new products are introduced for linear motion and demand is steadily growing. IKO products have a global reputation for their top quality and reliability.
IKO stands for Innovation, Know-How and Originality.