It all started in 1923

A LEGACY TO THE COMMUNITY:

from generation to generation

• In 1923 Edwin Giese began his own roofing and heating/air business in his garage off Rhomberg Avenue.
• In 1935, Giese expanded to a location across from the Sutton Pool. The company headquarters were established there.
• In 1965, the company relocated to 2125 Kerper Blvd. Since the location on Kerper Blvd. did not allow sufficient room for expansion, the company moved its sheet metal fabrication business to a building at 28th and Elm. [A separate company, Giese Manufacturing, was formed to increase public awareness of the new business.]
• In 1981, Jim Giese Roofing was established.
• In 1990, the Giese Company diversified into sheet metal fabrication.
• By 1997, Giese Sheet Metal Company employed an estimated sixty people throughout the year while Giese Manufacturing's employment had increased from two to fifteen.
• In 2002, the company expanded again with the opening of Giese Manufacturing at 7025 Chavenelle Road.
• In 2010, the Giese company had three operations in Dubuque: Giese Sheet Metal, Giese Manufacturing, and Giese Roofing.
• By 2023, to this was added Giese Lighting and Giese Powder Coating.

Credit: Encyclopedia Dubuque