NTN celebrates 25th anniversary

NTN Driveshaft celebrated the company’s 25th anniversary in Columbus yesterday with a tree planting and luncheon for local officials and long-time employees.

The Japanese company has grown to become one of Bartholomew County’s largest employers.

Jason Hester, head of the Columbus Economic Development Board, explained the company’s importance.

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Barry Parkhurst, the company’s local vice president of administration, explains why Columbus has been a good fit for the company.

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Parkhurst said the Columbus factory has grown to become the largest NTN facility in the world and has filled most of its existing available space.

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