GIERKE-ROBINSON COMPANY - Revision history

Randylyon at 22:22, 16 January 2025

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	In 1927, they invested $5,000 and formed Arnold-Ervin Co. as early distributors of General Electric refrigerators and Atwater Kent radios. Two years later they sold the Arnold-Ervin Co. for $25,000, helping the firm survive the [[GREAT DEPRESSION]].		In 1927, they invested $5,000 and formed Arnold-Ervin Co. as early distributors of General Electric refrigerators and Atwater Kent radios. Two years later they sold the Arnold-Ervin Co. for $25,000, helping the firm survive the [[GREAT DEPRESSION]].

	The firm grew and prospered. In 1957, Gierke purchased Robinson's interest. Founder Gierke died in 1964 and Robinson in 1969. Glen E. Gierke joined the company in 1949 and became owner of the firm in 1964. Glen E. Gierke, Jr., joined the company in the mid-1970s. Terry Kilburg purchased the company in 2012.		The firm grew and prospered. In 1957, Gierke purchased Robinson's interest. Founder Gierke died in 1964 and Robinson in 1969. Glen E. Gierke joined the company in 1949 and became the owner of the firm in 1964. Glen E. Gierke, Jr., joined the company in the mid-1970s. Terry Kilburg purchased the company in 2012.

	The company shifted from heavy construction equipment to light construction equipment. One of the primary focuses of the business became equipment used to prepare, place, finish, saw or cure concrete. The company also had extensive expertise in pumps, mixers, hydraulics and industrial fittings.		The company shifted from heavy construction equipment to light construction equipment. One of the primary focuses of the business became equipment used to prepare, place, finish, saw or cure concrete. The company also had extensive expertise in pumps, mixers, hydraulics and industrial fittings.

Randylyon at 22:19, 18 July 2024

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	GIERKE-ROBINSON COMPANY. The Gierke Robinson company was formed in 1919 by E.W.C. Gierke and Arnold H. Robinson. Robinson represented several construction equipment manufacturers. Gierke was selling oxygen and acetylene cutting and welding tools as a representative of Searchlight Co., a forerunner to Air Reduction Corp., Chicago.		GIERKE-ROBINSON COMPANY. The Gierke Robinson company was formed in 1919 by E.W.C. Gierke and Arnold H. Robinson. Robinson represented several construction equipment manufacturers. Gierke was selling oxygen and acetylene cutting and welding tools as a representative of Searchlight Co., a forerunner to Air Reduction Corp., Chicago.

	~~It was~~ the beginning of large scale road-building across the country ~~and~~ construction equipment distributors were rare. In 1924, the two men leased facilities in Davenport, Iowa and became true distributors, creating and maintaining their own inventory. Originally, five companies were represented.		In the beginning of large scale road-building across the country, construction equipment distributors were rare. In 1924, the two men leased facilities in Davenport, Iowa and became true distributors, creating and maintaining their own inventory. Originally, five companies were represented.

	In 1927, they invested $5,000 and formed Arnold-Ervin Co. as early distributors of General Electric refrigerators and Atwater Kent radios. Two years later they sold the Arnold-Ervin Co. for $25,000, helping the firm survive the [[GREAT DEPRESSION]].		In 1927, they invested $5,000 and formed Arnold-Ervin Co. as early distributors of General Electric refrigerators and Atwater Kent radios. Two years later they sold the Arnold-Ervin Co. for $25,000, helping the firm survive the [[GREAT DEPRESSION]].

Randylyon at 19:28, 13 January 2024

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	The 1972 and 1974 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 110 Bryant.		The 1972 and 1974 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 110 Bryant.

	The 1980 through 1993 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Highway 20 West.		The 1980 through 1993 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed Highway 20 West.


	[[Category: Construction Supplies]]		[[Category: Construction Supplies]]

Randylyon at 15:09, 4 June 2017

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	The firm grew and prospered. In 1957, Gierke purchased Robinson's interest. Founder Gierke died in 1964 and Robinson in 1969. Glen E. Gierke joined the company in 1949 and became owner of the firm in 1964. Glen E. Gierke, Jr., joined the company in the mid-1970s. Terry Kilburg purchased the company in 2012.		The firm grew and prospered. In 1957, Gierke purchased Robinson's interest. Founder Gierke died in 1964 and Robinson in 1969. Glen E. Gierke joined the company in 1949 and became owner of the firm in 1964. Glen E. Gierke, Jr., joined the company in the mid-1970s. Terry Kilburg purchased the company in 2012.

	The company ~~has~~ shifted from heavy construction equipment to light construction equipment. One of the primary focuses of the business is equipment used to prepare, place, finish, saw or cure concrete. The company also ~~has~~ extensive expertise in pumps, mixers, hydraulics and industrial fittings.		The company shifted from heavy construction equipment to light construction equipment. One of the primary focuses of the business became equipment used to prepare, place, finish, saw or cure concrete. The company also had extensive expertise in pumps, mixers, hydraulics and industrial fittings.

	Branch offices were opened in Dubuque, Iowa (1970), Waterloo, Iowa (1977), Bettendorf, Iowa (1989) and Iowa City, Iowa (1996). In 2014 the company had 35 employees.		Branch offices were opened in Dubuque, Iowa (1970), Waterloo, Iowa (1977), Bettendorf, Iowa (1989) and Iowa City, Iowa (1996). In 2014 the company had 35 employees.

Randylyon at 23:07, 29 November 2014

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	Branch offices were opened in Dubuque, Iowa (1970), Waterloo, Iowa (1977), Bettendorf, Iowa (1989) and Iowa City, Iowa (1996). In 2014 the company had 35 employees.		Branch offices were opened in Dubuque, Iowa (1970), Waterloo, Iowa (1977), Bettendorf, Iowa (1989) and Iowa City, Iowa (1996). In 2014 the company had 35 employees.

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Randylyon at 23:06, 29 November 2014

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	Gierke-Robinson Company. Online: http://business.dubuquechamber.com/list/member/gierke-robinson-company-dubuque-3291		Gierke-Robinson Company. Online: http://business.dubuquechamber.com/list/member/gierke-robinson-company-dubuque-3291

Randylyon at 03:46, 6 November 2014

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	GIERKE-ROBINSON COMPANY. The Gierke Robinson company was formed in 1919 by E.W.C. Gierke and Arnold H. Robinson~~. Both men were sales agents for construction equipment and tool companies~~. Robinson represented several construction equipment manufacturers. Gierke was selling oxygen and acetylene cutting and welding tools as a representative of Searchlight Co., a forerunner to Air Reduction Corp., Chicago.		GIERKE-ROBINSON COMPANY. The Gierke Robinson company was formed in 1919 by E.W.C. Gierke and Arnold H. Robinson. Robinson represented several construction equipment manufacturers. Gierke was selling oxygen and acetylene cutting and welding tools as a representative of Searchlight Co., a forerunner to Air Reduction Corp., Chicago.

	It was the beginning of large scale road-building across the country and construction equipment distributors were rare. In 1924, the two men leased facilities in Davenport, Iowa and became true distributors, creating and maintaining their own inventory. Originally, five companies were represented.		It was the beginning of large scale road-building across the country and construction equipment distributors were rare. In 1924, the two men leased facilities in Davenport, Iowa and became true distributors, creating and maintaining their own inventory. Originally, five companies were represented.

Randylyon at 03:46, 6 November 2014

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	GIERKE-ROBINSON COMPANY. The 1972 and 1974 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 110 Bryant.		GIERKE-ROBINSON COMPANY. The Gierke Robinson company was formed in 1919 by E.W.C. Gierke and Arnold H. Robinson. Both men were sales agents for construction equipment and tool companies. Robinson represented several construction equipment manufacturers. Gierke was selling oxygen and acetylene cutting and welding tools as a representative of Searchlight Co., a forerunner to Air Reduction Corp., Chicago.

			It was the beginning of large scale road-building across the country and construction equipment distributors were rare. In 1924, the two men leased facilities in Davenport, Iowa and became true distributors, creating and maintaining their own inventory. Originally, five companies were represented.

			In 1927, they invested $5,000 and formed Arnold-Ervin Co. as early distributors of General Electric refrigerators and Atwater Kent radios. Two years later they sold the Arnold-Ervin Co. for $25,000, helping the firm survive the [[GREAT DEPRESSION]].

			The firm grew and prospered. In 1957, Gierke purchased Robinson's interest. Founder Gierke died in 1964 and Robinson in 1969. Glen E. Gierke joined the company in 1949 and became owner of the firm in 1964. Glen E. Gierke, Jr., joined the company in the mid-1970s. Terry Kilburg purchased the company in 2012.

			The company has shifted from heavy construction equipment to light construction equipment. One of the primary focuses of the business is equipment used to prepare, place, finish, saw or cure concrete. The company also has extensive expertise in pumps, mixers, hydraulics and industrial fittings.

			Branch offices were opened in Dubuque, Iowa (1970), Waterloo, Iowa (1977), Bettendorf, Iowa (1989) and Iowa City, Iowa (1996). In 2014 the company had 35 employees.

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			Gierke-Robinson Company. Online: http://business.dubuquechamber.com/list/member/gierke-robinson-company-dubuque-3291


			The 1972 and 1974 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 110 Bryant.

	The 1980 through 1993 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Highway 20 West.		The 1980 through 1993 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Highway 20 West.

Randylyon at 00:47, 23 August 2014

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	GIERKE-ROBINSON COMPANY. The 1972 and 1974 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 110 Bryant.		GIERKE-ROBINSON COMPANY. The 1972 and 1974 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 110 Bryant.

	The 1980 through ~~1989~~ ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Highway 20 West.		The 1980 through 1993 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Highway 20 West.


	[[Category: Construction Supplies]]		[[Category: Construction Supplies]]

Randylyon at 19:38, 23 January 2014

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	GIERKE-ROBINSON COMPANY. The 1972 and 1974 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 110 Bryant.		GIERKE-ROBINSON COMPANY. The 1972 and 1974 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 110 Bryant.

	The 1980 through ~~1987~~ ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Highway 20 West.		The 1980 through 1989 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Highway 20 West.


	[[Category: Construction Supplies]]		[[Category: Construction Supplies]]