50 Years of Creative Thinking









1962
David S. Lapine opens its doors in Manhattan. With a dual first order
for the retail and premium industries, the company sets off to meet the needs of manufacturer and customer.
The rest is history.
1964
Like father, like son.
Mark Lapine joins his father David, kicking off Lapine’s rich tradition of family.
1972
We do it all.
Ten years after inception,
the company’s distribution arm, Lapine Associates, is incorporated.
1982
Welcome home, Lapine!
The company moves its headquarters from NYC to Stamford, CT, where it remains today.
1996
All in the family.
Noah Lapine, David’s grandson
and Mark’s son, joins the company.
That’s three generations of Lapines leading the way.
1998
It’s a family affair. Seth Lapine,
David’s grandson and Mark’s son, joins the company, continuing his family’s legacy.
2000
Make room for one more!
Paul Lapin, David’s grandson and Mark’s nephew, rounds out the third generation of the family tree.
2011
Full service with a smile.
Lapine relocates its warehouse facility to Billerica, Mass., further improving its world-class distribution and fulfillment capabilities.
2012
Golden Anniversary.
Lapine celebrates 50 years of connecting brands to merchandise.