1970
Poland Ball bearing plant exported to FLT Iskra S.A.
Australia NSK Manufacturing (Aust.) Pty. Ltd. and Geelong Plant, NSK’s first overseas plant, established (closed in 1977) [extra small ball bearings, small-size ball bearings]
Brazil NSK do Brazil Industria e Comercio de Rolamentos Ltda., (now NSK Brasil Ltda.) established (production starts at Suzano Plant in 1972 under Mother plant system) [extra small ball bearings]