Alpine Aromatics


	From Humble Beginnings…

	In 1956, Raoul Pantaleoni founded Alpine Aromatics in the town of Metuchen, New Jersey. With office and manufacturing facilities housed in an old fire station, Raoul set out to create a company that would make the world a more aromatic place. And he succeeded.

	A Dedication to Old-Fashioned Values…

	Throughout the history of Alpine Aromatics, family, leadership, and community have remained driving forces. In fact, the company has been guided by the same family for three generations, with many of the employees' parents beginning their careers at Alpine Aromatics. Leadership is encouraged and, starting with Raoul Pantaleoni, many of the company’s perfumers have served as president of the American Society of Perfumers. In addition to leadership efforts within Alpine Aromatics, outside community involvement is encouraged. It is no surprise that positions on school boards, hospital boards, and chambers of commerce are held by members of the Alpine Aromatics family. In addition, the company supports numerous charities for children and the elderly, such as local high school activities, Little League teams, health centers and support groups for women and veterans.

	A Diverse Workplace…

	Beginning with Mr. Pantaleoni’s wife Heath, who led the company after his death, and his two daughters who guide the company today as Co-Chairpersons, Alpine Aromatics has transitioned to a woman-owned business. In fact, the core management team is comprised of a majority of women who have grown with the company. In addition, the organization boasts a wealth of cultural and ethnic diversity. Though having grown greatly in size and reputation, Alpine Aromatics has remained true to its dedication of quality, integrity, and wholesome family values.

About Our Founder

Raoul Pantaleoni came to the United States of America with his parents during World War II. Born in Italy's Appenine Mountains, Mr. Pantaleoni received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the City College of New York. Mr. Pantaleoni eventually headed the aromatic laboratories of DuPont before making his own mark on the world by founding Alpine Aromatics.

A Timeline of Great Events…
1956	Raoul Pantaleoni founds Alpine Aromatics in Metuchen, NJ.
1958	Growing rapidly, Alpine Aromatics moves to the Edison Industrial Center and becomes a strong influence in the fragrance industry.
1959	Fragrances developed at Alpine Aromatics are put to use by the state of New Jersey to mask the strong odors from the Raritan River.
1960	Alpine Aromatics is tapped to produce the fragrances for the movie Scent of Mystery, which starred Elizabeth Taylor, Denholm Elliot and Peter Lorre. The landmark film, produced "in glorious SMELL-O-VISION" involved the creation and production of over 14 fragrances and aromas synchronized with the movie so that certain odors would waft through the theater at the moment specific objects or scenes appeared on screen.
1961	Alpine Aromatics begins to supply fragrances for cleaning materials such as soaps, detergents and industrial cleaners, as well as for personal care products including creams, lotions, shampoos, and fine perfumes and colognes. Clients include Dorothy Gray, Lever Brothers, and S.C. Johnson.
	Alpine’s reach expands outside the U.S. to eventually establish contacts in over 110 countries.
1978	Upon his death, Raoul Pantaleoni’s wife Heath Evans Pantaleoni continues to lead Alpine Aromatics on its course of growth.
1980	John Yorey, Sr. assumes the presidency of Alpine Aromatics International, building on his experience in heading sales for the company.
	Alpine Aromatics moves its headquarters to a newly built, greatly expanded facility in Piscataway, New Jersey.
	The company continues to grow, bolstered by successes at Proctor and Gamble, then at Yankee Candle, Blythe Industries and the many other leaders in the consumer products sector.
	Alpine Aromatics becomes one of the largest suppliers of candle fragrances in the U.S.
1994	Raoul Pantaleoni's daughters Flavia Blechinger and Nina Weil assume chairmanship of the company's board of directors, marking a new generation of leadership from the Pantaleoni family.
2000	At the retirement of John Yorey, Sr., his son John Yorey, Jr. assumes the presidency of Alpine Aromatics International.
	International presence expands in Asian markets with an office in Thailand, and sales representation in China and the Philippines.
	Representation begins in the Russian marketplace.
2006	Celebrating 50 years of creating Masterpiece fragrances.