Posted on December 17, 2019October 14, 2022 NEWSNEWS Holiday Message 17 December 2019 - Toronto - Corporate - Events From the President… A Holiday Message to our Customers, Industry Partners, and Staff at NTN Canada The holiday season always reminds me of great times, laughter, family and the warmth of friendship. It is a time to celebrate with family and friends, to enjoy past traditions, and to create new ones. The holiday spirit involves caring for others, taking time to be present with one another, giving, expecting, believing, and embracing the magic of the season. As I reflect over the 35 years since joining NTN Canada, I can’t help but feel very grateful. Grateful for being given the opportunity to join this organization and guide its growth. Grateful for being surrounded by so many passionate employees and reps who go to work with a kick in their step and who are enjoyable to be with. And grateful for having the privilege to consider so many NTN customers good friends. Our success, this year and always, is ultimately due to our customers and the trust placed in our products and in us. As we take stock this holiday season of our good fortune, we should not forget those without homes, struggling to pay their bills or facing serious or life-threatening health challenges. This is the time of year to be thankful and mindful of those less fortunate — to offer them a helping hand. For NTN Canada, the holiday season is a time when we take pride in the impact of our collective efforts, of both staff members and industry partners, who have volunteered their time to help those in need in our communities. I thank everyone who contributed to our collection for the Christmas Family Sponsorship Program and applaud those who volunteered at Eva’s Home for Life Auction in support of young people building futures free of homelessness. And I am equally proud of our volunteers who have collected a wide range of donations, from coats and mittens to food items which will be packaged and given to help people in need stay warm this holiday season and beyond. Together with our associates and customers, we hope to donate an abundance of clothing to help keep the homeless warm at Christmas. In closing, thank you to all of our employees, industry partners and customers and may you all have a wonderful holiday season. I look forward to an exciting year of growth and opportunities for all of us, together. Paul Meo President & CEO, NTN Bearing Corporation of Canada Ltd. The holiday season brings thoughts of joy and gratitude, and there’s no better time to thank all of you for everything you do to make us successful. May the holiday season only bring happiness and joy to you and your loved ones. - Andrew Gidge, Vice President of Manufacturing I would like to take this opportunity to wish our industry partners and their families, a very happy Christmas and a prosperous new year. I hope that you all manage to find some time to spend with those people who mean the most to you. Thank you for your commitment and for serving our business so well. May your Christmas be filled with cheer, warm memories, and happiness. Take care and have a peaceful Christmas. - Jean-Sebastien Lavigne, Vice President of Sales & Marketing On behalf of our customer service team I would like to wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year filled with lots of love, laughter & happiness. Best wishes for a safe and healthy 2020! - Loren Almeida, Customer Service Manager The end of the year brings the opportunity to express to you season’s greetings and best wishes. After a good year may your holidays and new year be filled with health, peace, and happiness. - Jarek Matuszewski, Production Control Manager A little piece of advice for everyone at Christmas, don’t open presents unless you know who sent them. Just delete them. On behalf of your IT team I would like to wish you and your loved ones a happy holiday season! - John Westerhof, Information Services Manager May this Christmas season fill your hearts with love, joy, and harmony! As we welcome the coming year, may we hope to look forward to better things ahead of us. Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year to come! - John Dela Cruz, Purchasing Manager Happy Christmas! I appreciate your effort this year and wish for everyone to spend Christmas and New Years day with your family and friends. I am looking forward to meeting with you next year. Thank you very much. - Seiji Shimamoto, Executive and Vice President Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all NTN staff! Best wishes to you and your family over the holiday season and may it be filled with happiness and cheer. - John Silva, Director of Finance The end of the year brings no greater joy than the opportunity to express to you season’s greetings and good wishes. May your holidays and new year be filled with joy. Merry Christmas and have a happy New Year. - Long Ho, Director of Operations I would like to wish the ntn family a Merry Christmas and happy holidays! Please be safe, be merry. - Shane Zaman, Controller May the warmth of your loved ones keep you safe and sound this Christmas season. Let there be health, happiness, peace and prosperity in your homes! From my family to yours we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a prosperous new 2020! - Sylvia Silveira, Vice President, Human Resources & Operations Make every day a dream come true this holiday season as you celebrate with a thankful heart and a joyful soul. Sending greetings of peace, joy and love to you and your loved ones from the Marketing team. - Rita Payne, Director of Marketing & Communications 2019 is almost gone and what a fantastic year it was! Wishing you and your family all the warmth of the holiday season, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! - Daniel Negrea, Quality Manager During this special time of year, enjoy your well-deserved rest and special moments with those that mean the most to you. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all as we celebrate another successful year and look forward to 2020! - Marcus Wickert, Director of Engineering In the most appropriate way possible, and with neither preference nor favouritism, I love you, my immediate NTN family and my extended circle of friends among clients, suppliers and associates. I wish you safe and restful holidays. See you next year! - Joe Kosichek, Director of Strategic Accounts Christmas is the season to wish one another joy, love and peace, especially the elderly and those in need. From my family to yours, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a new year full of happiness and good health! - Christian Oteiza, Warehouse & Logistics Manager I would like to extend a heart felt holiday season greeting to our industry partners. I hope you all have the opportunity to spend the Christmas break with friends and family and get some much needed R&R. - Phil Schmidts, Director of Industrial Aftermarket At the close of another year, we gratefully pause to thank our customers and staff for all their kindness and support. I would like to extend my warmest greetings to you and your families during the holiday season. - Peter Vorvis, Sales Manager, Linear and Automation I would like to thank everyone for your hard work and commitment to continuously improving. Together we can make a difference. I would also like to wish you, your family and friends a happy holiday season. Be safe and see you in 2020. - David D’Atri, Plant Manager 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 Canada and the USA. NTN is also a leading provider of bearing services which include technical support, maintenance and reliability services, engineering consulting and training. NTN's company vision is "to transform into Canada’s leader of the Ultimate Bearing Experience." NTN Contact Rita Payne, NTN Marketing: rpayne@ntn.ca See all News