# Tungaloy Plans Merger and Nagoya Expansion

Tungaloy Corporation and NTK Cutting Tools plan to merge effective January 1, 2027, subject to applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The combined organization will operate as Tungaloy, with NTK retained as a division and brand. Tungaloy also plans a multi-million-dollar headquarters and manufacturing facility in the Nagoya area, expected to increase production capacity and introduce advanced manufacturing technologies. No government solicitation or contract award is identified, but the changes may affect contractors assessing cutting-tool supplier continuity and capacity.

- The merger could consolidate supplier operations while preserving NTK as a distinct brand; contractors should confirm how the planned organizational change may affect existing supplier relationships and product sourcing.
- The planned Nagoya facility may expand cutting-tool supply capacity. Manufacturers and contractors with relevant sourcing needs can factor this planned expansion into supplier-capacity assessments.
- The merger and facility plans remain prospective; the merger is subject to legal and regulatory requirements and is scheduled for January 1, 2027.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 06, 2026

### Vendors
- Tungaloy Corporation (Cutting-tool manufacturer and merging entity; planned operator of the combined organization)
- NTK Cutting Tools (Cutting-tool manufacturer and merging entity; planned division and brand within Tungaloy)

### Sources
- [Tungaloy, NTK Cutting Tools announce merger - Defense and Munitions](https://www.defenseandmunitions.com/news/tungaloy-ntk-cutting-tools-announce-merger) - Defense and Munitions