NOK Corporation (Headquarters: Shibadaimon, Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, Group Chief Executive Officer: Masao Tsuru; hereinafter referred to as “NOK”) will continue to sponsor Formula SAE Japan 2026 - Monozukuri Design Competition - (organized by the Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan), held from Sunday, August 2 to Friday, August 7 at Aichi Sky Expo (Aichi International Convention & Exhibition Center, Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture). NOK has supported this competition since 2008, marking its 19th year of sponsorship.

At this year’s competition, NOK is providing approximately 300 products free of charge to seven participating university Formula teams, including O-rings, oil seals, and vibration isolators. These products support the stable operation of Formula cars designed and built by students by helping prevent oil leaks and absorbing severe vibrations during driving to improve vehicle stability.

During the competition period, NOK will also operate a corporate PR booth to introduce its products, technologies, and recruitment information. Through product support and interaction with students, NOK will support the practical manufacturing efforts of young engineers who will shape future industries.

The NOK Group, with its strengths in product development grounded in fundamental research and manufacturing capabilities that enable the stable supply of high-quality products, is committed to “Essential Core Manufacturing — The manufacture of pivotal products that shape society.” Moving forward, the Group will continue supporting young engineers who are passionate about automobiles and manufacturing.

Products Provided / Exhibited

• Products provided to students: O-rings, oil seals, seal washers, vibration isolators, lubricants
• Exhibited products: oil seals, mechanical seals, Flexible Printed Circuits (FPC), lubricants, KKOOR, and others

Contract Overview

• Sponsor Class: B Class
• NOK Booth Exhibition Period: Wednesday, August 5 to Friday, August 7, 2026

Overview of Formula SAE Japan 2026

• Event Name: Formula SAE Japan 2026 - Monozukuri Design Competition -
• Organizer: Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan
• Event Dates: In-person event (vehicle inspection / static and dynamic evaluations) : Sunday, August 2 to Friday, August 7, 2026
• Venue: Aichi Sky Expo (Aichi International Convention & Exhibition Center / 5-10-1 Centrair, Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture)
• Official Website: https://en.jsae.or.jp/formula/fsaej/outline/