NTN Bearing Corporation of Canada today announced the appointment of a new President, Mr. Mizuho Hikida and his appointment to the Board of Directors. Previously Mr. Hikida has held various senior management positions at the NTN Group of Companies, most recently as Deputy General Manager of the Constant Velocity Joints (CVJ) Division. Additionally he served as Vice President of NTN Bearing Corporation of America. Mr. Hikida will bring deep operational and management experience that will facilitate the coordination of our continuing growth.

Concurrent with Mr. Hikida’s appointment, NTN Corporation is also pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Fred Hagino as Chairman and CEO of NTN Bearing Corporation of Canada Ltd. Mr. Hagino will be responsible for the overall management of both the Sales and the Manufacturing Division. All of these appointments are effective immediately.