NDI Engages with Local Communities Through Activities
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Throughout the spring of 2026, NTN Diveshaft, Inc. (hereafter, NDI) employees joined several volunteer events and strengthened their connection with the community.
On March 26, Cory Welch, Assistant Manager of Engineering & Maintenance, had the honor of serving as a judge for the engineering finale of C4 students at Columbus North High School. Six student groups were challenged to design a factory cell for different manufacturing processes.
On April 8, Derek Scherer, IT Operations Lead, along with interns Evan Nesbitt and Vidhi Patel, organized a tabling event at Ivy Tech Columbus. They were able to connect with students regarding NTN, the IT field, and the upcoming Fall Internship Program.
On April 16th, Luvia Hesser, HRBP, and Billie Banuelos, HRBP, participated in the DAV Recruit Veterans event at the Indianapolis Veterans Job Fair. They connected with more than 350 veterans, sharing information about the various opportunities available at NTN.
On April 22, a dedicated group of 23 volunteers spent about two hours cleaning Highway 58. They gathered around 622 pounds of trash and debris.
On April 29, Luvia Hesser, HRBP, and Nancy Rendon, HR Generalist, participated in Career Day at Columbus North High School. They then attended the Career Day at Columbus East High School the following day, on April 30th. Through these events, they interacted with more than 1,000 students. The students were encouraged to inquire about NTN, while Luvia and Nancy provided valuable insights into the opportunities available at NTN.
On May 12, six volunteers came together to assist an elderly woman in Jackson County by cleaning, sanding, and painting her porch to create a safer and more comfortable living environment.
On May 15, fourteen volunteers spent the day at the “Foundation for Youth” – a center for youth development and community support- in Bartholomew County. They split into two groups to build playground equipment and work on landscaping and gardening. In total, they volunteered for about eight hours.
ABOUT NTN
Founded in 1918, NTN is one of the world’s largest producers of premium quality ball and roller bearings, long recognized for the most stringent quality standards in the industry. With plants around the globe and a strong domestic manufacturing network, over 80% of the products sold by NTN in North America are made by one of the ten plants the company operates in the USA and Canada. NTN USA Corporation serves as the headquarters and holding company of NTN’s entities across the Americas, including its subsidiary companies for manufacturing and sales.