Addison Electronics - Montreal

Electronics - Montreal

In 1951, conscious that the field of electronic would know increasing expansion and have a considerable impact in decades to come, Léo In 1951, conscious that the field of electronic would know increasing expansion and have a considerable impact in decades to come, Léo Labrèche, then 47 years old, registers at Teccart Institute to train as radio and television technician. After two years, he graduates at the top of his class.

Approached by many manufacturers looking for competent servicemen, Léo Labrèche elects to work for Addison, a Canadian manufacturer of radio and television for more than 30 years and owned by Jack Addison’s family. Smaller than its competitors, Addison was offering Léo Labrèche more opportunities to exercise his skills.

It did not take long for the head office in Toronto to notice Léo Labrèche had the knack to tract and find solutions to production line problems and acknowledging his expertise, he is soon promoted service manager at the St-Jacques’ office in Montreal.