Leaders in the transportation, storage, and dispensing of fluids and gases. We support Latin America’s industrial growth with reliable solutions and cutting-edge technology.
Founded in Argentina in 1918 by two Italian immigrants, Don Remigio de Poli and his son, Don Francisco “Pancho” De Poli. In its early days, the small family-owned company specialized in the manufacturing of boilers and underground tanks, marking the beginning of significant growth and diversification in the products and services it offered.
More than a century of innovation
The story of ARPEC began with the dream of two Italian immigrants, Don Remigio De Poli and his son, Don Francisco “Pancho,” who arrived in Argentina in 1918. What started as a small workshop dedicated to boiler-making and the manufacturing of the country’s first underground fuel tanks eventually became the foundation of a company that, throughout its more than 100 years of history, has been a leader in innovation, technology, and the commercialization of products for the handling of liquid and gaseous fuels.
Over the years, our technical capabilities have enabled us to become leaders in several market segments. We became the first large-scale tank manufacturer in Argentina. We later established the first industrial kitchen manufacturing facility in South America. A few years later, we became the region’s first manufacturer of fuel dispensers for service stations.
Since our beginnings, ARPEC’s DNA has always been about transforming our customers’ needs into tailored solutions.
ARPEC has always played a leading role in the modernization of the energy sector. Some of our most significant milestones include the introduction of the region’s first electronic fuel dispensers, bottom-loading arms for fuel trucks, the development and introduction of dispenser controllers for service stations, double-wall fuel piping, automatic tank gauging systems, and more.
Each step and every innovation we introduced had a significant impact on the industry across our region.
Our strength and constant drive for growth led us to cross borders, establishing companies in Uruguay, Paraguay, and Brazil. In addition, the most prestigious brands in Europe and North America within our market segments placed their trust in us, becoming strategic partners and enabling us to market their products throughout Latin America.
Throughout our history, we have adapted to political and economic changes on several occasions, evolving from a manufacturing company into a leading provider of services and product distribution.
Today, ARPEC is the official representative of some of the world’s leading brands, offering their products along with unparalleled after-sales support in the market.
In our more recent history, ARPEC has expanded its activities beyond service stations. Today, we are a leading company and a benchmark in Latin America for the supply of equipment and services for the transportation, storage, transfer, measurement, and dispensing of liquid and gaseous fuels, chemicals, and related products across a wide range of industries.
We have a strong presence in airports, ports, the mining and chemical industries, shipyards, pulp and paper mills, and more.
Throughout more than a century of history, we have learned that our growth and success are built on five pillars:
Innovaciones y primeros que marcaron el camino de la industria regional
Pioneros en la fabricación de infraestructura para almacenamiento de combustibles.
Primera empresa regional en producir sistemas de calefacción industrial.
Desarrollo y producción de equipamiento para estaciones de servicio.
Introducción de tecnología electrónica en estaciones de servicio.
Presencia consolidada en Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile y Bolivia.
Brazos de carga, bottom loading, telemedición y controladores avanzados.
Década de 1920 – Establecimiento original
Años 50-60 – Crecimiento de producción
Evolución de nuestros productos
Centro de operaciones actual
Profesionales comprometidos