Profile
HISTORY OF GUILLEVINThe origins of Guillevin International Co. date from a business founded in 1906 by François-Xavier Guillevin on Notre-Dame Street in Old Montreal . In 1965, Jeannine Guillevin Wood assumed the presidency of the business upon the death of her husband François, the son of François-Xavier. Under her leadership, the Company has expanded considerably through strategic acquisitions and the opening of numerous locations.
Today, with its nationwide distribution network, Guillevin International ranks among Canada's largest distributors of electrical material. It is also a major distributor of industrial supplies as well as safety products and equipment. Its 1,200 employees based at 100 Profit Centers and more ensure Guillevin's success by distributing more than 90,000 products coming from a multitude of worldclass manufacturers. Throughout the years, the company gained an enviable position in the forefront of the North-American distribution industry owing to its flawless commitment towards its customers. Guillevin's Head Office is located in Montreal (see 'LOCATIONS' - 'Administrative Offices').
OUR MISSION
To be a worldclass leader in the distribution of products in which we chose to specialize. Since its earliest beginnings, the company's values lean on service, quality and its employees.
OUR VALUES
Guillevin International has a nationwide network of more than 100 Profit Centers. Each of them has a deep understanding of the local customers' specific needs. It meets the expectations of its customers and enables them to benefit from the advantages of a nationwide distributor. Its sales and professional teams provide a service of quality as they have a perfect knowledge of new products, enhancements and market requirements. Guillevin has always been keen to provide its employees with an environment favorable to the development of their competencies, hence enabling them to excel in their respective positions and better fulfill the customers' needs.
To meet customers' expectations by offering excellent service and share the success with its employees are the values sustaining the management philosophy of Guillevin International.
SERVICE is our business
Leading the way since 1906, the name Guillevin has been synonymous with quality, efficiency and innovation in the field of product distribution and supply. Driven by our uncompromising commitment to satisfying customers requirements, we have established a vast network of distribution centers all doing business based on the needs of their local customers.
QUALITY is our priority
Guillevin's vast array of products and equipment is equaled only by their unmatched quality and reliability. In fact, since its earliest beginnings, the Company has governed all aspects of its operations based on the premise that its customers are the reason for its existence.
Our PEOPLE make the difference
Highly experienced in their respective areas of responsibilities, and working hand-in-hand in a spirit of cooperation and teamwork, our employees have always been the determining factor in our ability to deliver. This shared dedication to customer satisfaction is backed and nurtured by our commitment to the ongoing training and development of our people.