NTN Announces Michel Labonté as Director of Sales, Aftermarket - Automotive and Heavy Duty

October 20, 2025 2 minutes to read

NTN Bearing Corporation of Canada is thrilled to announce the appointment of Michel Labonté as Director of Sales, Aftermarket - Automotive and Heavy Duty.

With over 20 years of sales leadership experience in the automotive aftermarket, Michel brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Having spent significant time with industry-leading companies, Michel's track record speaks volumes about his dedication and commitment to excellence in driving growth, securing strategic partnerships, and leading high-performing teams across the automotive, heavy duty and emerging technology sectors.

Passionate about helping businesses outperform their markets and build sustainable success, Michel's customer-first mindset and strategic vision align perfectly with our goals and vision of delivering the Ultimate Bearing Experience. His extensive background in strategic account management, national sales strategy, and distribution development positions him as a true leader in our field. Please join us in welcoming Michel Labonté to the NTN team!

Michel Labonté can be contacted at 418.570.7151 or via email at mlabonte@ntn.ca

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