| The City Laundering
Company Story City
Laundering Company helps thousands of businesses throughout
Northeast Iowa and Southwest Wisconsin look good by supplying textile
rental services to them on a weekly basis. These services
include uniform rental, towel rental, dust control services
and restroom services. Personalized image apparel (golf shirts,
T-shirts, hats, etc.) can also be purchased through us. We
are a family owned and operated company that has been in
business since 1906. Throughout the years our commitment
has remained the same - to provide the high quality products
and superior customer service.
Founded in 1906 by H.M. Wetlaufer, City began
as a small family owned laundry in downtown Oelwein. In 1947,
Herbert's eldest son Gerald took over the company. Gerald
realized there was a growing need among businesses for rental
uniforms and linens. Under his direction the business began
renting, laundering and delivering these items to local businesses.
In 1972, Gerald's youngest brother Roger B. Wetlaufer became
president and the company expanded their market area. Roger
B.'s son Roger J. Wetlaufer took over as president in 1991
and continues to lead the company today.
With one of the most modern laundering facilities in the state of Iowa,
City is able to successfully compete with other larger, nationally known
suppliers. City's 65,000 square foot laundering facility and adjoining offices
are located at 1700 South Frederick Avenue in Oelwein. The new state-of-the-art
facility was completed in June of 1994, exactly one year after a fire destroyed
City's previous facility in downtown Oelwein. The advanced technology, added
space and automated systems that are part of the new facility have enabled
City to operate more efficiently, improve quality and expand their market
area. We may be one of the most advanced companies, but we are still relatively
small and family owned, which enables us to provide our customers with the
personalized service they expect and deserve.
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