OUR HISTORY The Company, headquartered in Phoenix, has been in business since 1940. We began with a single location at 231 So ... uth Central, in Phoenix. As the business grew, so did our footprint in Arizona. A Tucson store was opened through an acquisition in 1948, and our Yuma location opened in 1956. In 1976, we expanded outside of Arizona by first incorporating in Virginia, then acquiring a Texas and New Mexico company in 1979: Refrigeration Suppliers, Inc. Additional acquisitions and store openings followed in the 1980s and 1990s, with more store openings, one at a time, thereafter. In 1996, we moved into our current headquarters at 2632 East Chambers, in Phoenix. We now have 31 branch locations across Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Virginia. OUR MISSION To deliver exceptional value to our customers (primarily licensed contractors and qualified service technicians), by providing a broad range of high-quality products, in inventory and at fair prices, combined with knowledgeable customer service staff, in order to help our customers succeed in their business. OUR PEOPLE At ARS, we strive to create a culture where our people promote our important values: Honesty, Integrity, Quality, Loyalty, and Respect. Our ability to provide exceptional customer service comes from our efforts to live out these values every day, as we fulfill our mission. read more