Universal Lighting adds staff, opens new office

MONTREAL, QUEBEC - Tired of recession/depressing news about job losses and economic constriction? Read this: Universal Lighting Technologies is expanding in Canada with new staff and a new office in Montreal to manage the companyÂ’s nationwide sales efforts.

The Montreal location will serve as the cornerstone for building brand awareness in Canada for Universal Lighting Technologies, which is a world leader in designing and manufacturing high-efficiency lighting ballasts and control systems.

Joining the new Montreal office of Universal Lighting Technologies is Stacy Chevrette, who will serve as National Inside Sales Coordinator. An active member of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) and an instructor at Sherbrooke University, Mr. Chevrette previously worked at Luxo Lighting as a sales manager.

He was recently awarded first prize for technical and technological innovations by the Montreal Chapter of IES. He holds a masterÂ’s degree in marketing from Sherbrooke University.

Mr. Chevrette will work alongside Christiane de Cesare, who joined Universal Lighting Technologies in May 2008.

“Universal Lighting Technologies is reaching out directly to Canadian businesses and facility managers to offer them customized energy management solutions that can slash utility bills,” said Chris Holstein, Vice President of Marketing for Universal Lighting Technologies.

“At the same time, we’re committed to our partners in the Canadian distribution channel to ensure they always have the highest quality products and marketing services to grow unit sales year after year. Our new Montreal office will coordinate these efforts nationwide to strength the level of customer service we are able to provide to all of our customers.”