Our story begins over 75 years ago when a Seattle company incorporated a Canadian outlet under the name of Refrigerative Supply Limited. From humble beginnings serving a small number of refrigeration and HVAC customers, John “Jack” and Elizabeth Gibbs saw the company’s potential and purchased the Canadian location in February 1949 – outlining RSL’s core values in the process. RSL has remained a family business ever since.

After growing up around the business and working for the company in various positions, Jack and Elizabeth’s two children, Peter and Alison, bought the company from their parents in the early 80’s. The two new owners continued to grow the company, opening RSL’s 10th branch in 1995.

After 32 years of leading the company, Peter Gibbs sadly passed away in 2012. Linda Gibbs stepped in as co-owner with Alison Hamilton, and they have run the company successfully ever since.