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History

Stanpro's story has evolved through strategic vision and innovation. From electrical products to specialized fixtures, the company embraced change and technology. A merger united these strengths, creating a leading Canadian lighting provider dedicated to illuminating North America.

65 years of progress

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A Leading Canadian Lighting Company

As one of Canada's largest privately owned lighting companies, we deliver innovative solutions across North America. With over 350 professionals in design, engineering, and distribution  to serve your needs.
Born from the 2020 merger of Standard Products Inc. and Stanpro Lighting Systems, we operate as STANDARD PRODUCTS INC. with the STANPRO™ brand, continuously driving innovation across the continent.

We specialize in serving construction projects, retrofit initiatives, and national accounts. Our direct engagement with specifications, contractors, and end-users, coupled with our support for our distributor network, ensures our products meet market demands and client needs.

Stanpro's journey began with a simple import business in Montreal, which evolved into a focused provider of electrical products under David Nathaniel's leadership. 
Recognizing the growing demand for specialized lighting solutions, he then established a separate company to manufacture commercial and industrial fixtures. Over time, both entities expanded their product ranges, embraced emerging technologies like LED, and strengthened their market presence.

Our Executive Team

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David Nathaniel

CEO

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Robert Nadler

President

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Daniela Di Pietro

Executive Vice President of Finance

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Stephanie Bisaillon

Human Resources Director

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Gary Pounder

Executive Vice-President – Sales & Marketing

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DAVID NATHANIEL

CEO

David joined the executive team of the Canadian lighting company STANDARD PRODUCTS in 1982. He was then responsible for guiding it to become the second largest C&I lamp/ballast company in Canada and a Platinum winner of Canada’s Best Managed Companies awards program. In addition, the businessman started Stanpro Lighting Systems Inc. in 1994. It was then a manufacturer of commercial and industrial luminaires. In 2019, he announced the merger of these two companies, for which he is responsible for all operations. His primary focus is on the strategic growth and development of the business to insure it provides the highest value to its customers and employees.

David has a Bachelor’s degree in commerce from Concordia University in Montreal. He has been involved in the electrical industry for a long time and currently serves on the executive committee of EFC (Electro-Federation Canada). He is also executive vice-president of The Spanish & Portuguese Synagogue in Montreal and sits on the finance committee of St-George’s School of Montreal where his four children are enrolled.

Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.
– Peter Drucker

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ROB NADLER

President

Rob has over 20 years of experience in the lighting industry. He started his career in customer service at Emergi-lite in 1996. Afterwards, he has worked his way into quotations, and then onto the road in sales.

It was in 2001 that he joined Stanpro as a sales representative. Shortly after, Rob also took on the inside sales team management and started to build the foundation for Stanpro’s upcoming expansion. At the time, he oversaw major implementation projects such as SAP & ISO, guided by his 360° vision of the business.

In 2006, Rob joined Stanpro executive team when he was named executive vice-president. Since then, he has used his strategic vision to help the company achieve its goals by seeking out seizing new opportunities. He is a team player and a great collaborator. Notably, he takes into consideration collective ideas in order to find the best solution to guarantee customer satisfaction, stimulate business growth, and create new opportunities.

Great ideas come from everywhere if you just listen and look for them. You never know who’s going to have a great idea.

-Sam Walton

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DANIELA DI PIETRO

Executive Vice President of Finance

Daniela Di Pietro has been working at Stanpro for more than 20 years. More precisely, she started to manage accounts receivable and payables in March 1995. Since then, she has moved into various roles over the years before joining Stanpro executive team as vice-president of finance. She is then responsible for overseeing and managing corporate finance, accounting, reporting, budgeting as well as controls.

Daniela has an accounting designation (CGA, CPA) and has been a member of the ‘‘Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec’’ (CPA) since 1998. She is also an active volunteer for her community in various sports organizations.

Things work out best for those who make the best of how things work out.
-John Wooden

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STEPHANIE BISAILLON

Human Resources Director

Stephanie joined the Stanpro team in 2017 as a Human Resources Advisor. Over the years, she has been able to develop her great leadership capacities by establishing strong relationships with the various managers of the organization as well as demonstrating her business sense which allowed her to establish solid foundations and to be promoted as a human resources partner. Stephanie is recognized for her global strategic vision, her dynamic and committed spirit, and her great concern for people.

She then joined the executive team in 2020 as a Human Resources Leader and supports the human resources team in addition to the executive team. In her role, she ensures that employees are placed at the heart of organizational decisions, providing them with the tools and development opportunities while working to provide the best experience for everyone.

Stephanie holds a bachelor’s degree in human resources management, is a member of the Ordre des Conseillers en Ressources Humaines Agréés and sits on the Women’s Network Committee of EFC (Electro-Federation) Quebec.

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Gary Pounder

Executive Vice-President – Sales & Marketing

Mission

Develop and manufacture products that advance life safety, drive energy efficiency, improve productivity, reduce waste, and support visually pleasing environments.

Vision

We will make our world better by manufacturing and promoting products that are a benefit to society and by being an integral and empathetic organization that cares for and supports our team members, business partners, and the community that we are a part of.

Values

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Wow the customer

We care
We believe in partnering
We are easy to work with

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Act like it is your own

We aim for success through passion, leadership, education, empowerment, responsibility and accountability.

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Treat others the way you want to be treated

We build a positive environment based on mutual respect and professionalism with our customers, colleagues and business partners.

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We win as a team

We believe all positions are important and that our success is greater when we unite, partner and work together.

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Have fun

We strive to make work a good place to be; with a family atmosphere. We take the time to smile, joke and be positive while getting the job done.

Corporate News

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News

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