A Tradition of Family, A Traditon of Quality
In 1923, Giese Sheet Metal Co. was started by Edwin Giese, Sr. He ran the business out of his house in an alley off Romberg Ave. in Dubuque, IA. Edwin Giese had an ever-present force, a dream to grow.
In 1935, Edwin put that dream into action. He finally was able to purchase a small office building, located just across of what is now Sutton Pool. This was a huge move for Edwin because now he was really given an opportunity to grow. Over the next twenty or so years Edwin continued to grow the business and ensure his three sons (Edwin Jr., Joesph, and William) had a business to manage and expand in the future.
In 1965, Edwin Jr., Joesph, and William moved Giese Sheet Metal to their current location at 2125 Kerper Blvd. With the move Giese also received a new company logo, the one still used to this day. This new building was almost three times the size as the old one which really gave the Giese Companies a chance to expand.
In 1997, Thomas and Charles bought out a small engineering firm from Clinton, IA. Born was the Giese Manufacturing company. As with any new business this company started out slow and relitevely small but now has become one of the largest Dubuque.
In 2002, Giese Manufacturing moved into their current location at 7025 Chavenelle. It wasn't too long before the company outgrew this building and had to add on.
In tracing the progress of Giese Sheet Metal Company, it is evident Edwin's dream came true. Efficiency, quality, and integrity in business pushed Giese Sheet Metal Company out of a shop in an alley to three locations in Dubuque.
No one knows what is in store for Giese Companies over the next 20, 50, or 80 years. All we can promise is that we will always live up to Edwin's dream. The dream of a quality company which is always proud of our name. We're extremely glad the business continues to be family owned and operated. When it comes to the Giese Companies you not only receive quality products in a timely manner but you will also receive a company with a rich family tradition.