Gentec International

Gentec International is a Canadian distributor of consumer accessories, headquartered in Markham, Ontario, Canada.

Gentec International
Industry
Founded1990
FounderJoel Seigel
Headquarters
90 Royal Crest Court, Markham, Ontario
,
Canada
Area served
Canada
Key people
Joel Seigel (President and CEO)
Number of employees
100
Websitewww.gentec-intl.com

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.

On September 25, 2017, the Vitec Group Int. announced their acquisition of JOBY and Lowepro. As part of this acquisition, Gentec International was able to become the sole distributor in Canada.[2]

On July 26, 2018, Gentec International opened their Kustomworx facility to the Canadian B2B market, providing commercial installers and businesses with unprecedented access to high-end home and commercial audio and video technology.[3]

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, Joby, Lastolite, Lowepro, Manfrotto, Marumi, Optex, Roots, Safari Action Cameras, SanDisk, Sigma and Zeiss.

Electronics

Bell'O Furniture, Energy, iQ, Loctek, Metra and Ultralink.

Mobile

iDeal Case, iQ, iShieldz, NHL, Roots and Ultralink.

Audio

Bell'O, Klipsch and Pro-Ject Audio.

Sporting Goods

Boyt Hunting and Gun Cases, Bushnell, Energizer, Midland, Safari and Zeiss.

Car Audio

Alpine, Amber, Best Kits & Harnesses, Metra, PAC, Phoenix Gold, Sony, and Stinger.

Awards

Gentec has been a recipient of numerous awards in the Canadian marketplace.

London Drugs
AwardYear
Vendor of the Year, Photography2003, 2006, 2011
Vendor of the Year, Electronics1996, 1999
Outstanding Partner of the Year1996, 1999, 2003

FotoSource Retail Group
AwardYear
Outstanding Customer Service Award2006, 2011
Vendor of the Year1999, 2006, 2011
Extraordinary Customer Service, Accessories2011
Vendor of the Year, Accessories2011
Supplier of the Year1999

AAMP of America
AwardYear
Distributor of the Year2010

Cantrex Retail Group
AwardYear
Outstanding Customer Service2005, 2006, 2007
Vendor of the Year2003, 2006
Service Company of the Year2005, 2006
Vendor of the Year2003, 2006

Henrys
AwardYear
Vendor of the Year2003

Sony of Canada
AwardYear
Outstanding Sales Achievement Award2003

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.[4]

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.[5]

In 2018, Gentec was named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for the tenth consecutive year.[6]

References
  1. "Gentec International - History".
  2. "Gentec International to Distribute Lowepro and Joby in Canada". Gentec. 2017-09-25. Retrieved 2019-01-25.
  3. International, Gentec. "Kustomworx Opens Doors, Providing Canadian Businesses with Commercial-Grade Audio and Visual Equipment". www.newswire.ca. Retrieved 2019-01-25.
  4. Christine Persaud, Gentec Cuts the Ribbon on Expanded 100,000 Square-Foot Facility, June 18, 2009, "MarketNews.ca Archived 2012-10-27 at Archive.today", April 24, 2013
  5. "Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies". Archived from the original on 2012-12-17.
  6. "Gentec Celebrates 10th Consecutive Year as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies". Gentec. 2018-03-14. Retrieved 2019-01-25.
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