Gentec International
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| Industry | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1990 |
| Founder | Joel Seigel Margaret Adat |
| Headquarters | 90 Royal Crest Court, Markham, Ontario , |
Area served | Canada |
Key people | Joel Seigel (President and CEO) Margaret Adat, CMA (Executive Vice President and CFO) |
Number of employees | 100 |
| Website | www.gentec-intl.com |
Gentec International is a Canadian distributor of consumer accessories, headquartered in Markham, Ontario, Canada.
History
Founded in 1990 by Joel Seigel and Margaret Adat, Gentec International began distributing photography accessories to the Canadian retail market. Gentec outgrew two facilities in eight years, finding their current home in Markham, Ontario, in 1998.[1] Over the years, Gentec has continued to expand into new markets, including: electronics, mobile/wireless accessories, home audio products, sporting goods and car audio.
Gentec currently operates a state of-the-art, fully computerized 100,000 sq. ft. distribution centre and employs approximately 100 full-time staff.
On October 31, 2012, Alpine Electronics announced a partnership with Gentec International that would see Gentec take over sales, marketing and service of all Alpine Mobile Media Solutions for the Canadian market. The partnership went into effect January 1, 2013.
On January 1, 2013, Gentec also took over distribution for Vitec products in Canada, including Manfrotto, Gitzo, Kata Bags and National Geographic Bags.
Brands
Gentec International represents products for over sixty brands across six markets in the Canadian consumer accessories market. Those markets include Digital Imaging, Electronics, Mobile, Audio Products, Sporting Goods and Car Audio.
Digital imaging
Avenger, Blackrapid, DNP, Gary Fong, Gitzo, iON, Kata, Manfrotto, National Geographic, Optex, Roots, SanDisk, Sevenoak and Sigma.
Electronics
Bell'O Furniture, Electrohome, Energy, iQ, Loctek, Midlite, NHL and Verso.
Mobile
iDeal Case, iQ, iShieldz, NHL, Planet Wireless, Roots, Roots Tuff Skin and White Diamonds.
Audio
Energy Speakers, Jamo, Klipsch and Mirage.
Sports optics
Boyt Hunting and Gun Cases, Bushnell, HotMocs, Puma, Safari and Zeiss.
Car audio
Alpine, Best Kits & Harnesses, Energy Speakers, Metra, PAC, Phoenix Gold and Stinger.
Awards
Gentec has been a recipient of numerous awards in the Canadian marketplace.
London drugs
| Award | Year |
|---|---|
| Vendor of the Year, Photography | 2003, 2006, 2011 |
| Vendor of the Year, Electronics | 1996, 1999 |
| Outstanding Partner of the Year | 1996, 1999, 2003 |
FotoSource Retail Group
| Award | Year |
|---|---|
| Outstanding Customer Service Award | 2006, 2011 |
| Vendor of the Year | 1999, 2006, 2011 |
| Extraordinary Customer Service, Accessories | 2011 |
| Vendor of the Year, Accessories | 2011 |
| Supplier of the Year | 1999 |
AAMP of America
| Award | Year |
|---|---|
| Distributor of the Year | 2010 |
Cantrex Retail Group
| Award | Year |
|---|---|
| Outstanding Customer Service | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Vendor of the Year | 2003, 2006 |
| Service Company of the Year | 2005, 2006 |
| Vendor of the Year | 2003, 2006 |
| Award | Year |
|---|---|
| Vendor of the Year | 2003 |
Sony of Canada
| Award | Year |
|---|---|
| Outstanding Sales Achievement Award | 2003 |
In 1999, Gentec received the Markham Board of Trade's Business Excellence Award, presented to Joel Seigel and Margaret Adat by then-Mayor of Markham, Don Cousens.[2]
In 2012, Gentec was named one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies for the sixth consecutive year by Deloitte & Touche's Best Managed Companies program.[3]
References
- ^ "Gentec International - History".
- ^ Christine Persaud, Gentec Cuts the Ribbon on Expanded 100,000 Square-Foot Facility, June 18, 2009, "MarketNews.ca", April 24, 2013
- ^ "Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies".