NTN won the Bearing Manufacturer Excellence of Innovation in Product Design Award from the Bearings Specialists Association in recognition of the KIZEI spherical roller bearing product line. The award recognizes companies for innovation and excellence in product design or technology.
NTN rolling stock bearings have been used on the Shinkansen train since it first operation in 1964 as the 0 series up to the latest trains in addition to use on subway trains and limited express trains.