History

Arbill was founded in 1945 by Robert Bickman, whose vision was selling work gloves in the local and regional industrial marketplace. By 1957 Arbill was formally incorporated. The glove line was expanded over the next few years to address a widening range of applications in manufacturing plants, utilities, food processing facilities, etc.

In 1964, the business was transferred to Bickman’s son Barry, who realized the enormous potential in selling workplace safety products in the wake of the formation of OSHA. In 1979, Barry Bickman took over the company’s helm, and introduced Arbill’s own line of quality products.

Barry's daughter Julie Copeland joined Arbill in 1995, becoming President/CEO in 2005. Since that time, she has focused on the comprehensive safety product and service needs of the North American workforce, which continues to shape Arbill in the marketplace. Julie has been the driving force establishing Arbill’s current and long-range strategies, including the adoption and growth of TruLine brand, safety training, and our geographic expansion.