Chapin about us page graphic with group image, 140th celebration and historic image
Chapin about us page graphic with group image, 140th celebration and historic image

Reliability and Precision

For over 140 years, Chapin International has delivered durable, American-made sprayers, spreaders, and application tools.

Designing Durable Tools for Generations

Ralph E. Chapin listened and took note of his customer’s needs while at the family hardware store in Oakfield, NY, back in 1884.

Built Better

It’s been over a century and we’re still meeting the needs of our customers.

When Chapin’s customers came into his hardware store with leaking kerosene cans, he knew he could make something better. A simple can lead to manufacturing storage tanks, pumps, compressed air sprayers, and so much more. Today, Chapin’s one of the world’s largest sprayer manufacturers and we’re still based in Western New York.

Chapin patents with old Chapin kerosene can

Core Values That Set Us Apart

Building trust, innovation, and excellence into every product

  • American Made
    From family store to a global corporation, we still design and produce our products in the United States.
  • Solution-Minded
    We listen to our customers and provide innovative and useful solutions that meet their needs.
  • Trusted
    Used on professional jobsites and in home gardens, our products are trusted across diverse applications.
  • Experienced
    We’re proud of our roots. Our drive to succeed is how we’ll last another century.
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Chapin’s History

Ralph E Chapin - Chapin Founder
Chapin’s Founder

R.E. Chapin

Ralph E. Chapin, at the age of 21 went into business with his brother-in-law, Frank L. Harris.

Harris-Chapin Hardware Store with Sign, Oakfield NY
Late 1800’s

Harris & Chapin Hardware

Oakfield, New York, where it all began as a family-owned hardware store: Harris & Chapin Hardware.

Chapin collage with old tank, patent drawings, and RE Chapin sign
Early 1900’s

First Sprayers

Chapin manufactured the first compressed-air sprayers and grew to over 100 employees.

Woman welding, WWII
1940’s

WWII

During WWII, Chapin was one of the first businesses to employ women as welders.

Chapin catalog vintage
1950’s

Going Global

Chapin went global, shipping products all over the world.

Chapin marketing and advertising in the 1960's and 70's
1960’s

Marketing & Advertising

The marketing and advertising reflected the style of the times.

Manufacturing floor at Chapin in the 1970's
1970’s

Manufacturing

Chapin launched a contemporary catalog with multiple product lines, increasing manufacturing and overall production.

GTE Sylvania Television plant in Batavia, NY before Chapin moved in
1980’s

Chapin Moves

Chapin outgrew its footprint on Liberty Street and moved to 700 Ellicott St., the former Sylvania manufacturing facility.

Chapin backpack sprayers old logos
2000’s

Backpacks & Subsidiaries

Backpack sprayers were added to Chapin’s product lineup. Heath Outdoor Products and Chapin Custom Molding joined the Chapin family.

Chapin Kentucky plant
2021

Kentucky Expansion

Chapin expanded into Kentucky with two new facilities for manufacturing and warehousing (Mt. Vernon and Danville)

Chapin courtyard with American flag
TODAY

Over 140 years

Over 140 years strong with multiple locations across the US and overseas, boasting over 1.5 million sq ft of manufacturing and warehousing space.

ISO Certification: A Mark of Quality

The ISO certification proves Chapin meets the highest international standards for environmental safety.

Chapin’s ISO 14001:2015 certification

This policy ensures Chapin identifies and manages a strict environmental management policy. At Chapin, we continually strive for improvement related to water and energy consumption and waste management. We take pride in ensuring our processes follow the guidelines set by ISO 14001:2015.

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Our Leadership Team

Dedicated professionals driving our innovation and success.

Tim Onello, Chapin's President and CEO

Tim Onello

President & CEO
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Bob Schalk, Chapin's CFO

Bob Schalk

Chief Financial Officer
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Tobias Bridges, Chapin's VP of Product Development

Tobias Bridges

VP of Product Development
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Brandon Renard, Chapin's VP of Sales

Brandon Renard

VP of Sales
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Vince Vollo, Chapin's VP of Marketing

Vince Vollo

VP of Marketing
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Lena Li, Chapin's VP of International Business

Lena Li

VP of International Business
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LaRae Taylor, Chapin's Director of Human Resources

LaRae Taylor

Director of Human Resources
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Bill Kegler, Chapin's VP of Operations, Batavia

Bill Kegler

VP of Operations
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