Gentec International


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. 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.
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.

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

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

Awards

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

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AAMP of America

Cantrex Retail Group

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Sony of Canada

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