Darling's Sales & Service Co. Celebrates 50th anniversary

Blaine, Minn.--This year marks the 50th anniversary for Darling’s Sales & Service Co. – a full-service on-premise and vended laundry equipment distributor in Blaine, Minn. As stated by founder Ralph Darling, “I started the business by doing service work out of my garage. I decided at a young age that I would start my own business and I never gave up on that dream. Over the years, the business grew and grew.” 

Family owned and operated by Ralph, his wife Nancy, and his son Brad, Darling’s Sales & Service Co. is committed to providing quality equipment and excellent service to customers. “In the early years, I had to beg for a line of equipment to sell,” said Darling. “There were so many distributors in our area back then. Now there are only four. I feel that we sell the best equipment there is.”

Today, Darling’s Sales & Service Co. occupies a 15,000-square-foot facility where dedicated employees contribute to a culture focused on exceeding customer expectations. Darling’s was one of the first in the industry to partner with Continental Girbau Inc. (Continental) in 1995. Since then, Darling’s Sales & Service Co. has earned 10 Continental On-Premise Laundry Distributor of the Year awards, installed 2,800 55-pound capacity Continental soft-mount washers, and helped Continental with new product testing and introductions. 

Darling really enjoys the on-premise side of this business. His team has installed equipment at a variety of sites over the years, including fitness centers, hotels, nursing homes, car washes, hospitals, government facilities, fire departments and dairy farms. The company’s success is a result of hard work, great employees and word of mouth. “I’ve retained many of my customers for more than 40 years,” said Darling. 

“Darling Sales & Service Co. has expertly served the on-premise market for many years,” said Continental Vice President of Sales and Customer Services Joel Jorgensen. “The company not only delivers unmatched service, quality parts and technical support, it develops partnerships with customers that last decades.” 

Continental President Mike Floyd agrees. “Darling’s Sales & Service Co. has been doing business for 50 years and has consistently produced impressive sales within a territory significantly smaller than our higher population markets. The staff knows the industry and how best to service their market. Darling’s family business is like family to Continental.” 

To learn more about Darling’s Sales & Service Co., call 763-786-1803 or visit www.darlingsales.com