| 1903 |
Antonio Magnano comes to America from Italy to open a shipping supply and wholesale grocery company.
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| 1907 |
"One of the first Italian importers in Seattle, - A. Magnano established their brand - Napoleon"
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| 1926 |
"First to market with Best Foods mayonnaise, Nucoa margarine and S&W" delivering to local stores.
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| 1928 |
Antonio's sons, Angelo, Antonio and Marco Magnano, are the second generation to join the company.
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| 1932 |
Now A. Magnano & Sons. The company is one of the first to distribute beer and wine in the Northwest.
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| 1937 |
A. Magnano & Sons bought Old Yankee Foods plant and manufactured peanut butter and syrup.
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| 1950 |
A. Magnano & Sons become the first distributors of Kikkoman, Mauna Loa, Nestle and Schweppes in the Northwest.
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| 1960 |
The Napoleon Co. establishes itself as an importer and brokerage company.
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| 1970's |
The Napoleon Co. is the first to import artichokes and olives in the Northwest (versus buying domestic).
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| 1970 |
Milo and Joe Magnano, Marco & Angelo's sons join the company becoming the first of the third generation.
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| 1985 |
Angelo's daughter, Susan Magnano Salazar is the next of the third generation to join the company.
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| 1990's |
The Napoleon Co. expands it's distribution geographically into the Intermountain region with Smith's Food and Drug and SuperValu and into the Southwest region with Fry's Food and Drug.
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| 1991 |
Amy Smith Kirtland joins the company as the first of the fourth generation.
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| 2000 |
The Napoleon Co. is first to Pacific Northwest market with organic imported olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Receives the "Best in the Northwest" Washington State Family Business Award.
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| 2002 |
Milo Magnano Jr. joins the company as second of the fourth generation.
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| 2003 |
The Napoleon Co. Celebrates it's 100th Year Anniversary!
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| 2007 |
Tony Magnano joins the company and is a member of the fourth generation.
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