Sam Rimoin

Sam Rimoin first started his career in the lighting industry as a part-time summer job in the late sixties. He was then working at his father’s emergency lighting company Red Comet.

In fact, Sam discovered early in life his passion for the lighting industry. He started working fulltime in the industry in 1977, when he joined Emergi-Lite, a member of the Kauffel group.

He progressed through the ranks from customer service to sales and was promoted to president in 1995. Furthermore, he remained president until the sale to Thomas and Betts in 1998.

After that, Sam stayed with Thomas and Betts until 2002 as vice-president of Commercial Lighting.

It was in November 2002 that Sam joined Stanpro executive team as president. A position he still has to this day. Based on his experience, Sam quickly understood the need to surround himself with the best people and to work passionately with his team to ensure the success of the company.

This philosophy has proven true as Stanpro has now grown to be one of the fastest growing companies in Canada. The lighting company is also one of the few remaining Canadian manufacturers truly assembling fixtures.

Those manufacturing capabilities helped with the strategic decision to merge both Standard products and Stanpro. As a result, the new entity now forms Canada’s largest lighting company. As the president of the newly formed company, there is no looking back. “I’m proud of what our team has accomplished and to know that my legacy will live on when I decide one day to retire”