CONTACT DELAGE HISTORY
Build a better world!
Strong of an enviable reputation forged on hard work, humility, integrity and professionalism during the past 45 years, Contact Delage has built a solid relationship based on trust with its partners and customers. Our vast experience has allowed us to build an extensive network of highly regarded manufacturing partners as well as an impressive pool of prestigious customers. We are resolutely looking to the future and we work tirelessly in order to offer the best products and solutions for the projects of our valued customers.
1978
August 1st, 1978 – Delage Electro-Vente Ltd opens with its founder Andre Delage.
1982
Moving into the first official offices of Delage Electro-Vente Ltd in Dollard-des-Ormeaux.
1987
Moving on Guenette street in the town of Saint-Laurent.
1990
Contact Marketing is born.
1993
Arrival of Guy Goupil and Nathalie Gendron.
1995
Arrival of Jacques Lacroix as Vice-President in September 1995.
1996
Signature of Lutron.
1997
Fusion of Contact Marketing and Delage Electro-Vente Ltd. The entrerprise becomes Contact Delage.
1998
Arrival of Sylvain Dufour in November 1998.
2000
Moving to 800 Beriault street in Longueuil.
2002
Arrival of Patrick Deschamps in Ferbruary 2002.
2003
André Delage retires.
2004
Arrival of Simon Lévêque in December 2004.
2005
Moving to J.A. Bombardier street.
2006
Acquisition of Robi agency in Quebec.
2007
Acquisition of Telmec Sales agency in Ottawa.
2008
Patrick Deschamps and Sylvain Dufour become shareholders of Contact Delage.
Purchase of 900 Hérelle street building in Longueuil.
2011
Simon Lévêque becomes a shareholder of Contact Delage.
2012
Arrival of Shawn Monette.
2016
Guy Goupil retires.
2017
Jacques Lacroix becomes President of Contact Delage.
Opening of the Lighting Division of Contact Delage and purshase of a new warehouse of 8300 square/foot at 1620-10 Louis-Blériot in Boucherville.
2023
June 2023, inauguration of our new offices at 550 Chemin Chambly, Office 110 in Longueuil.
From 2019 to Agust 2023, our team has grown from 29 to 51 employees!
We also refreshed our branding and our Website. Shawn Monette becomes a shareholder of Contact Delage on October 26, 2023.
CONTACT DELAGE TEAM
What languages do you speak? :
French, English
French, English
Activities you like to do in your free time :
I'm passionate about cycling, especially mountain biking.
I'm passionate about cycling, especially mountain biking.
From which country are you? :
Canada
Canada
What is your highlight at Contact Delage? :
The team.
The team.
What positions have you held at Contact Delage so far? :
From customer service up to today... Many positions!
From customer service up to today... Many positions!
What languages do you speak? :
French, English, Spanish
French, English, Spanish
Activities you like to do in your free time :
I'm a fan of Latin dance, but above all, I love playing with my children the most.
I'm a fan of Latin dance, but above all, I love playing with my children the most.
From which country are you? :
Canada
Canada
What drew you to the electrical field?
:
Technologies, being able to help people with products that simplify their lives.
Technologies, being able to help people with products that simplify their lives.
What is your highlight at Contact Delage? :
The family spirit. Having fun and laughing with my colleagues.
The family spirit. Having fun and laughing with my colleagues.
What positions have you held at Contact Delage so far? :
I started as a merchandiser; I cleaned Contact Delage's products' shelves and displays at our electrical distributors!
I started as a merchandiser; I cleaned Contact Delage's products' shelves and displays at our electrical distributors!
What languages do you speak? :
French, English
French, English
Activities you like to do in your free time :
I play hockey, golf and cycle.
I play hockey, golf and cycle.
From which country are you? :
Canada
Canada
What drew you to the electrical field?
:
An opportunity for advancement in an exciting and constantly evolving field.
An opportunity for advancement in an exciting and constantly evolving field.
What is your highlight at Contact Delage? :
The friendships developed over the years.
The friendships developed over the years.
What positions have you held at Contact Delage so far? :
Inside Sales Sales Representative Sales Director and Partner
Inside Sales Sales Representative Sales Director and Partner
What languages do you speak? :
French, English
French, English
Activities you like to do in your free time :
I adore jogging and using the elliptical and I'm a huge football fan!
I adore jogging and using the elliptical and I'm a huge football fan!
From which country are you? :
Canada
Canada
What drew you to the electrical field?
:
It's more like it chose me!
It's more like it chose me!
What is your highlight at Contact Delage? :
The family spirit.
The family spirit.
What positions have you held at Contact Delage so far? :
Receptionist Customer Service Representative Inside Team Leader
Receptionist Customer Service Representative Inside Team Leader
What languages do you speak? :
French, English
French, English
Activities you like to do in your free time :
I love to do sports with the kids and gardening
I love to do sports with the kids and gardening
From which country are you? :
Canada
Canada
What drew you to the electrical field?
:
A steady working environnent that I can learn and grow.
A steady working environnent that I can learn and grow.
What is your highlight at Contact Delage? :
Creating new relationships
Creating new relationships
What positions have you held at Contact Delage so far? :
President of Telmec Sales
President of Telmec Sales
What languages do you speak? :
French, English
French, English
Activities you like to do in your free time :
I have a passion for traveling and I love spending time with family and friends.
I have a passion for traveling and I love spending time with family and friends.
From which country are you? :
Canada
Canada
What drew you to the electrical field?
:
My father is a construction entrepreneur, and I wanted to follow in his footsteps.
My father is a construction entrepreneur, and I wanted to follow in his footsteps.
What is your highlight at Contact Delage? :
Adaptability in a constantly evolving field.
Adaptability in a constantly evolving field.
What positions have you held at Contact Delage so far? :
Customer Service Representative
Customer Service Representative
Danya Giakoumakis
Representative Customer Service
What languages do you speak? :
French, English
French, English
Activities you like to do in your free time :
I really enjoy classical piano and I do BMX!
I really enjoy classical piano and I do BMX!
From which country are you? :
France
France
What positions have you held at Contact Delage so far? :
Order Entry Customer Service Representative
Order Entry Customer Service Representative
What languages do you speak? :
French, English
French, English
Activities you like to do in your free time :
I love attending music shows, hockey games and golf matches.
I love attending music shows, hockey games and golf matches.
From which country are you? :
Canada
Canada
What drew you to the electrical field?
:
An employment opportunity in a relatively unknown world and the chance for new learning experiences.
An employment opportunity in a relatively unknown world and the chance for new learning experiences.
What positions have you held at Contact Delage so far? :
Project Manager Customer Service Representative
Project Manager Customer Service Representative
Marc-André Labelle
Representative Customer Service
Eaton Wiring Devices
Lutron – Wall Controls
What languages do you speak? :
French, English
French, English
Activities you like to do in your free time :
I enjoy improvisation and humor!
I enjoy improvisation and humor!
From which country are you? :
Ireland
Ireland
What is your highlight at Contact Delage? :
The welcome and integration of the team.
The welcome and integration of the team.
What positions have you held at Contact Delage so far? :
Customer Service Representative
Customer Service Representative
Eric Flanagan
Representative Customer Service
Kidde
Westlake
What languages do you speak? :
French
French
Activities you like to do in your free time :
I like kayaking and fishing!
I like kayaking and fishing!
From which country are you? :
Canada
Canada
What is your highlight at Contact Delage? :
Human and family values.
Human and family values.
What positions have you held at Contact Delage so far? :
Order Entry Customer Service Representative
Order Entry Customer Service Representative
Maude Sylvestre
Representative Customer Service
Intermatic
Ideal
What languages do you speak? :
French
French
Activities you like to do in your free time :
I generally enjoy anything active.
I generally enjoy anything active.
From which country are you? :
Canada
Canada
What drew you to the electrical field?
:
A very interesting career possibility.
A very interesting career possibility.
What is your highlight at Contact Delage? :
I enjoy gatherings among colleagues, listening, and cooperation among everyone.
I enjoy gatherings among colleagues, listening, and cooperation among everyone.
What positions have you held at Contact Delage so far? :
Inside Sales Representative Project Manager Project Team Leader - Sales and Quotations
Inside Sales Representative Project Manager Project Team Leader - Sales and Quotations
What languages do you speak? :
French, English, Spanish
French, English, Spanish
Activities you like to do in your free time :
I have a special love for painting and dancing.
I have a special love for painting and dancing.
From which country are you? :
Canada
Canada
What drew you to the electrical field?
:
Interior design.
Interior design.
What is your highlight at Contact Delage? :
Mutual assistance, the atmosphere, our team.
Mutual assistance, the atmosphere, our team.
What positions have you held at Contact Delage so far? :
Customer Service Representative Project Manager - Quotations
Customer Service Representative Project Manager - Quotations
What languages do you speak? :
French, English
French, English
Activities you like to do in your free time :
I'm a music lover, adventurer and epicurean.
I'm a music lover, adventurer and epicurean.
From which country are you? :
Canada
Canada
What drew you to the electrical field?
:
A stroke of luck, but my eyes have sparkled since my first electrical shock. Natural curiosity about how things work.
A stroke of luck, but my eyes have sparkled since my first electrical shock. Natural curiosity about how things work.
What is your highlight at Contact Delage? :
The family spirit prevailing, the company's readiness to adapt to evolve and grow.
The family spirit prevailing, the company's readiness to adapt to evolve and grow.
What positions have you held at Contact Delage so far? :
Inside Sales Representative Project Manager - Quotations
Inside Sales Representative Project Manager - Quotations
What languages do you speak? :
French, English
French, English
Activities you like to do in your free time :
I love family activities and play deck hockey!
I love family activities and play deck hockey!
From which country are you? :
Canada
Canada
What drew you to the electrical field?
:
The Contact Delage team.
The Contact Delage team.
What is your highlight at Contact Delage? :
The team.
The team.
What positions have you held at Contact Delage so far? :
Marketing Assistant Inside Sales Project Manager Inside Sales Team Leader Project Manager - Technical Project Office Team Leader Technical Team Manager
Marketing Assistant Inside Sales Project Manager Inside Sales Team Leader Project Manager - Technical Project Office Team Leader Technical Team Manager
What languages do you speak? :
French, English, Arabic
French, English, Arabic
Activities you like to do in your free time :
I enjoy jogging, tennis and playing chess.
I enjoy jogging, tennis and playing chess.
From which country are you? :
Lebanon
Lebanon
What drew you to the electrical field?
:
It's a highly varied field that touches many aspects of our lives and keeps evolving.
It's a highly varied field that touches many aspects of our lives and keeps evolving.
What positions have you held at Contact Delage so far? :
Technician Project Manager - Technical
Technician Project Manager - Technical
What languages do you speak? :
French
French
Activities you like to do in your free time :
I play hockey and cycle.
I play hockey and cycle.
From which country are you? :
Canada
Canada
What is your highlight at Contact Delage? :
The family spirit.
The family spirit.
What positions have you held at Contact Delage so far? :
Inside Sales Project Manager Inside Sales Manager Specification Representative
Inside Sales Project Manager Inside Sales Manager Specification Representative
Pierre-Luc Dupuis
Representative Specifications Montreal & South Shore
What languages do you speak? :
French, English
French, English
Activities you like to do in your free time :
I fish, hunt, and am quite the handyman.
I fish, hunt, and am quite the handyman.
From which country are you? :
Canada
Canada
What drew you to the electrical field?
:
I got into it when I was little.
I got into it when I was little.
What is your highlight at Contact Delage? :
The chance to share my passion for lighting with colleagues and clients.
The chance to share my passion for lighting with colleagues and clients.
What positions have you held at Contact Delage so far? :
Lighting Solutions Representative Specification Representative
Lighting Solutions Representative Specification Representative
What languages do you speak? :
French, English
French, English
Activities you like to do in your free time :
I like cycling, playing golf and cooking.
I like cycling, playing golf and cooking.
From which country are you? :
Canada
Canada
What drew you to the electrical field?
:
It wasn't the field that attracted me, but I'm very happy to be a part of it now.
It wasn't the field that attracted me, but I'm very happy to be a part of it now.
What is your highlight at Contact Delage? :
Contact Delage's product lines complement each other very well and are recognized in the market. We have solutions for almost everything. Working for Contact Delage is prestigious.
Contact Delage's product lines complement each other very well and are recognized in the market. We have solutions for almost everything. Working for Contact Delage is prestigious.
What positions have you held at Contact Delage so far? :
Sales Representative Sales Coordinator
Sales Representative Sales Coordinator
What languages do you speak? :
French
French
Activities you like to do in your free time :
I'm a huge biking fan
I'm a huge biking fan
From which country are you? :
Canada
Canada
What drew you to the electrical field?
:
I studied construction electricity to become an electrician.
I studied construction electricity to become an electrician.
What is your highlight at Contact Delage? :
Contributing to the development of Contact Delage's lighting offering.
Contributing to the development of Contact Delage's lighting offering.
What positions have you held at Contact Delage so far? :
Lighting and Control Director Specification Director Project Office Director
Lighting and Control Director Specification Director Project Office Director
What languages do you speak? :
French, English
French, English
Activities you like to do in your free time :
I adore music, cooking and playing golf.
I adore music, cooking and playing golf.
From which country are you? :
Canada
Canada
What drew you to the electrical field?
:
I have a vocational diploma in electricity. I wanted to use it alongside my customer service experience.
I have a vocational diploma in electricity. I wanted to use it alongside my customer service experience.
What is your highlight at Contact Delage? :
The team spirit, our product lines, and advancement.
The team spirit, our product lines, and advancement.
What positions have you held at Contact Delage so far? :
Sales Representative - South Shore
Sales Representative - South Shore
What languages do you speak? :
French, English
French, English
Activities you like to do in your free time :
I enjoy playing hockey and golf.
I enjoy playing hockey and golf.
From which country are you? :
Canada
Canada
What drew you to the electrical field?
:
Several members of my family are in the electrical field, and there were many advancement opportunities.
Several members of my family are in the electrical field, and there were many advancement opportunities.
What is your highlight at Contact Delage? :
Team spirit, freedom, and the energy emitted by the company.
Team spirit, freedom, and the energy emitted by the company.
What positions have you held at Contact Delage so far? :
Sales Representative - Montreal
Sales Representative - Montreal
What languages do you speak? :
French
French
Activities you like to do in your free time :
I like fishing, snowmobiling and playing pool.
I like fishing, snowmobiling and playing pool.
From which country are you? :
Canada
Canada
What drew you to the electrical field?
:
I studied electricity, and my career continued in this field.
I studied electricity, and my career continued in this field.
What is your highlight at Contact Delage? :
The team!
The team!
What positions have you held at Contact Delage so far? :
Sales Representative - Quebec and Eastern Region
Sales Representative - Quebec and Eastern Region
What languages do you speak? :
French, English
French, English
Activities you like to do in your free time :
I'm a fan of the outdoors, art and design.
I'm a fan of the outdoors, art and design.
From which country are you? :
Canada
Canada
What drew you to the electrical field?
:
The range of products, all the possible applications, and the new innovations. I'm particularly interested in lighting.
The range of products, all the possible applications, and the new innovations. I'm particularly interested in lighting.
What is your highlight at Contact Delage? :
Definitely the team!
Definitely the team!
What positions have you held at Contact Delage so far? :
Lighting and Control Representative - North Shore
Lighting and Control Representative - North Shore
Malika Rivard-Gordon
Lighting & Control Representative North Shore
What languages do you speak? :
French, English
French, English
Activities you like to do in your free time :
I like doing activities with my friends and going on bike rides.
I like doing activities with my friends and going on bike rides.
From which country are you? :
Canada
Canada
What drew you to the electrical field?
:
Spending my childhood dismantling electrical components!
Spending my childhood dismantling electrical components!
What is your highlight at Contact Delage? :
My encounter with the staff and the great overall atmosphere.
My encounter with the staff and the great overall atmosphere.
What positions have you held at Contact Delage so far? :
Senior Technician
Senior Technician
What languages do you speak? :
French, English, Spanish
French, English, Spanish
Activities you like to do in your free time :
I love photography and doing small "DIY".
I love photography and doing small "DIY".
From which country are you? :
Canada
Canada
What is your highlight at Contact Delage? :
Learning and understanding a completely new product.
Learning and understanding a completely new product.
What positions have you held at Contact Delage so far? :
Inside Sales Representative, Prestige Division Project Manager.
Inside Sales Representative, Prestige Division Project Manager.
Marie-Hélène T-Vergara
Project Manager Contact Delage Prestige
What languages do you speak? :
French, English, Spanish
French, English, Spanish
Activities you like to do in your free time :
I enjoy playing volleyball with my daughter and watching movies.
I enjoy playing volleyball with my daughter and watching movies.
From which country are you? :
Venezuela
Venezuela
What drew you to the electrical field?
:
I fell in love with the art of evoking emotions using lighting as a means of expression. Today, my passion is to help design professionals bring their projects to life.
I fell in love with the art of evoking emotions using lighting as a means of expression. Today, my passion is to help design professionals bring their projects to life.
What is your highlight at Contact Delage? :
The values, vision, and mission of the company that I identify with.
The values, vision, and mission of the company that I identify with.
What positions have you held at Contact Delage so far? :
Specification Representative
Specification Representative
Stéphane Gendron
Sales Representative Contact Delage Prestige
What languages do you speak? :
French, English
French, English
Activities you like to do in your free time :
I love hunting, fishing and snowmobiling!
I love hunting, fishing and snowmobiling!
From which country are you? :
Canada
Canada
What drew you to the electrical field?
:
The fast paced and growing industry looked very appealing and challenging to me
The fast paced and growing industry looked very appealing and challenging to me
What is your highlight at Contact Delage? :
The team aspect
The team aspect
What positions have you held at Contact Delage so far? :
Account Manager Sales Director
Account Manager Sales Director
What languages do you speak? :
French, English
French, English
Activities you like to do in your free time :
There's a few things I like but training, hiking and golfing are my favorites!
There's a few things I like but training, hiking and golfing are my favorites!
From which country are you? :
Canada
Canada
What drew you to the electrical field?
:
I was attracted to the electrical field due to its significant impact on daily life, powering everything from communications to clean energy. The ever-evolving industry offers constant discovery and challenges, making it both exciting and rewarding
I was attracted to the electrical field due to its significant impact on daily life, powering everything from communications to clean energy. The ever-evolving industry offers constant discovery and challenges, making it both exciting and rewarding
What positions have you held at Contact Delage so far? :
Product specialist and specification sales development Business development specialist
Product specialist and specification sales development Business development specialist
What languages do you speak? :
English
English
Activities you like to do in your free time :
I love golfing, volleyball and skiing
I love golfing, volleyball and skiing
From which country are you? :
Canada
Canada
What drew you to the electrical field?
:
The many different avenue's you can take to forward your career
The many different avenue's you can take to forward your career
What positions have you held at Contact Delage so far? :
Inside Sales
Inside Sales
What languages do you speak? :
French
French
Activities you like to do in your free time :
I absolutely love dancing!
I absolutely love dancing!
From which country are you? :
Canada
Canada
What drew you to the electrical field?
:
It was more by friendship that I started, being a personal friend of Guy Goupil, our former President.
It was more by friendship that I started, being a personal friend of Guy Goupil, our former President.
What is your highlight at Contact Delage? :
The human side.
The human side.
What positions have you held at Contact Delage so far? :
Receptionist Order Entry Customer Service Representative Sales Coordinator Sales Representative Customer Service Director HR Director
Receptionist Order Entry Customer Service Representative Sales Coordinator Sales Representative Customer Service Director HR Director
What languages do you speak? :
French, English
French, English
Activities you like to do in your free time :
I'm a keen cyclist, I love reading and discussing.
I'm a keen cyclist, I love reading and discussing.
From which country are you? :
Canada
Canada
What drew you to the electrical field?
:
Contact Delage needed an accounting clerk.
Contact Delage needed an accounting clerk.
What is your highlight at Contact Delage? :
I feel like I belong!
I feel like I belong!
What positions have you held at Contact Delage so far? :
Accounting Clerk Controller/Administration and Finance Director
Accounting Clerk Controller/Administration and Finance Director
What languages do you speak? :
French, English
French, English
Activities you like to do in your free time :
I do kickboxing, but in winter, I really enjoy snowmobiling!
I do kickboxing, but in winter, I really enjoy snowmobiling!
From which country are you? :
Canada
Canada
What drew you to the electrical field?
:
By chance! I entered the field during my studies and fell in love with lighting.
By chance! I entered the field during my studies and fell in love with lighting.
What is your highlight at Contact Delage? :
The camaraderie among colleagues and advancement opportunities.
The camaraderie among colleagues and advancement opportunities.
What positions have you held at Contact Delage so far? :
Lutron Project Manager Marketing Coordinator
Lutron Project Manager Marketing Coordinator
