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About Rabine

Founded in 1981 by Gary Rabine, we originally started as a small residential paving business that has since grown into a group of specialized companies, providing nationwide, comprehensive solutions for commercial and industrial clients. Specializing in paving, construction, maintenance, and consulting, we’ve built a reputation for delivering innovative, high-quality results. For over four decades, our commitment to excellence and safety has driven our success in transforming facilities and building lasting relationships with our clients.

View our timeline below for more Rabine facts and company history.

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Paving Solutions

Our Approach to Excellence

At Rabine, we take a client-first approach, offering customized services tailored to meet the specific needs of each project. Whether it’s paving, constructing new facilities, or providing maintenance, we use the latest technologies to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. Safety is at the core of everything we do, with rigorous training and state-of-the-art equipment ensuring the highest standards are met for every project.

A Unified, Expert Team

Rabine is made up of over a dozen specialized organizations, each contributing its expertise to offer a full range of services. Our hands-on approach ensures precision and quality, and our team is always available to provide guidance and support. We pride ourselves on building long-term partnerships, exceeding expectations, and helping clients maintain the sustainability and success of their facilities for years to come.

Paving Solutions

Rabine Through the Years

1960's - 2005

2007 - Present

1960's - 2005

1960’s 1977 1981 1991 1993 1993 2000 2003 2004 2005
1960's

Gary L. Rabine begins a residential tree cutting company in Northern IL called G. Rabine & Sons

1977

Gary T. Rabine begins working for a family friend paving driveways

1981

Gary graduates high school and focuses on his father’s company, adding paving to his list of services.

1991

By this time the company grew 300% and Gary T. partners with his father, Gary L.

1993

The paving company grew to over $2 million in sales and the name was changed to Rabine Paving.

1993

Gary buys out his father’s share of the company, doubled the geographic area and tripled revenue by 2000.

2000

Rabine Paving grew to 40 team members and invested in a 2nd business which became the Rabine Group.

2003

Gary builds a Quality Control and Assurance Lab

2004

Gary buys an asphalt plant in Belvidere, IL

2005

By this time, Gary acquired 3 additional companies and grew to 33 million in sales and 250 employees.

2007 - Present

2007 2008 2010 2011 2015 2018 2019 2020 2023 2024 Present
2007

Gary and his wife Cheryl, created the non-profit Rabine Foundation.

2008

Gary launches the national commercial paving company, Rabine Paving America.

2010

Rabine headquarters moves from Richmond, IL to Schaumburg, IL

2011

By this time Rabine Group had expanded to 350 employees and $160 million in revenue.

2015

Rabine Paving America makes the Crain’s Chicago Business Fastest Growing Company list with over 1,053% growth.

2018

Rabine Paving Mid-Atlantic is founded.

2019

SITE and Rabine Doors & Docks are founded.

2020

Rabine America Maintenance, Rabine Mechanical and Rabine Paving Texas are founded.

2023

Rabine Compacted Concrete is founded.

2024

Rabine Builders is founded. Our roofing company Crawford Roofing Experts is re-named to Rabine Roofing.

Present

Today, Rabine consists of 12+ companies including paving, roofing, snow removal, commercial building construction and renovation, industrial concrete, AI-driven property analysis, HVAC, doors and docks and non-profits.

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