It would be 1941 when my mentor and boss would take over the business, Paul X's grandson , Paul G Arpin.
In 1962 under Paul's guidance the company became a National Van Lines.
1979- One of Paul's sons, David Arpin joins the company
1981- Another of Paul's sons , Peter Arpin joins the company
1983- Paul Arpin Van Lines builds their new world headquarters in West Warwick R.I.
1985- Yours truly, me- David Vieira, is hired by David Arpin to help learn operations.
1989- Arpin International is born
1990- Paul Arpin Van Lines gains it;s first rating as # 1 in overall customer satisfaction by the nation's leading consumer publication.
1991- David Arpin becomes CEO and President of Paul Arpin Van Lines while his father remains on as Chairman of the Board
1999- Paul Arpin Van Lines becomes the nation's 7th largest carrier......a long way from delivering ice..
2000- we celebrate our 100 year anniversary
2002- Paul Arpin Van Lines becomes Arpin Van Lines
2006- Arpin Van Lines and Arpin International merge to form Arpin Group
2007- Arpin Group expands to Toronto, Hong Kong, China, Wiesbaden and Germany...wonder of Paul X ever thought that would be possible?
2008- Arpin Broadcast Network is launched and Peter Arpin begins leading in Green initiatives.
2009 and 2010 Arpin continues to strategic centers around the world
2010- Paul G Arpin passes away but lives on every day through the thousands of lives that he effected through his dedication and work.
2011- Arpin main headquarters begins a face lift and expansion.
2012- David and Peter Arpin flick the switch to a warehouse mostly powered by solar and green technology, not only helping to save our environment but also saving thousands of dollars every month.
Like a said ...a long way from delivering ice and coal......and we feel we only just begun...
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Wow, that is so impressive! A long way from delivering ice indeed!
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