Stelpro
ActiveOverview
Stelpro is a family-owned manufacturer of electric heating appliances, heating cables, ventilation products, and electronic controls, established as North America's leading producer in the electric heating sector. Based in Quebec, the company focuses on products designed and manufactured locally for residential, commercial, and institutional applications, with expansion into smart home solutions like connected thermostats and the Maestro ecosystem.125
History
Stelpro was founded as a family business in Quebec in 1981, with roots tracing back through mergers like Chalair Électrik and Stelpro Chauffage into Stelpro Design Inc. around the early 2000s. The Chabot brothers assumed co-presidency, leading to consolidation, U.S. market entry, and acquisitions including the Synapse plant for electronic controls and an HVAC division. The company has grown into North America's top electric heating manufacturer, launching divisions for heating cables and smart products like the Maestro ecosystem.12
Product Lines
| Product Line | Positioning | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Baseboards (heating appliances) | residential and commercial space heating | $100 - $500 |
| Heating Cables (floor warming) | underfloor heating solutions | $150 - $800 |
| Electronic Controls (thermostats) | smart and programmable temperature control | $50 - $300 |
| Ventilation (HVAC products) | air circulation and comfort systems | $200 - $1,000 |
| Fan Heaters (convectors) | portable supplemental heating | $150 - $600 |
| Maestro Ecosystem (smart home) | connected heating management | $200 - $800 |
Manufacturing
Stelpro designs and manufactures its products in a state-of-the-art plant in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Quebec, Canada. The company maintains integrated in-house production capacity as Canada's leader in electric heating appliances.125
Notable Products
- Maestro Smart Thermostat - Connected thermostat for smart home integration and energy management.
- Electric Baseboards - Core heating appliances sold over 1,000,000 units annually.
- Heating Cables - Floor warming systems for residential applications.
- Electronic Controls - Programmable devices with over 400,000 units sold yearly.
- Fan Heaters - Supplemental heating convectors for versatile use.
Reputation
Stelpro is regarded by professionals as a trusted North American leader in electric heating due to its Quebec-made quality, performance, and industry-leading warranties. Enthusiasts and contractors value its innovative designs and smart controls like Maestro, with recognition as a Canada's Best Managed Companies Gold Standard winner. Some sources note varying employee counts across reports, but overall perception emphasizes reliability in HVAC and heating sectors.125